HRT seeks feedback on Connecting Chesapeake, a high-capacity transit study [Video]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — As Chesapeake grows, Hampton Roads Transit is following close behind.

“High-capacity transit has actually been identified in a lot of the city’s planning studies,” said HRT Development Director Sherri Dawson.

It’s the latest idea to make it easier for residents to get around the city and other parts of Hampton Roads. Dawson said her team embarked on the Connecting Chesapeake study to understand the best options for the community.

“There are opportunities to connect Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Summit Point, South Norfolk to the City of Norfolk and as well as Virginia Beach,” she said.

HRT planning leaders started with 16 different alternative routes designed to connect Chesapeake residents to areas where the city is looking to grow. Now, they’ve narrowed it down to four different ideas and they’re working to get feedback from residents.

Wednesday morning, they set up a pop-up tent at the Chesapeake Farmer’s Market …