Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Norfolk public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads
Department of Transportation Restructuring
Staff will explain the ongoing restructuring of the city's Department of Transportation and how it affects current and proposed projects, outreach, and issues the commission is tracking.
Hampton Boulevard safety projects pipeline
Councilwoman Doyle's Hampton Boulevard Task Force continues its work on truck routing and safety; the port reports a consistent decline in accidents along the corridor and will meet again next Thursday.
Safety measures implemented since 2018
The task force reviewed completed safety improvements on Hampton Boulevard since 2018, including the Glenwood Park median safety project and a southbound dynamic speed display sign near the Larchmont library.
Hampton Boulevard corridor safety projects
A slate of safety projects is moving: signal upgrades at Magnolia Avenue (construction eyed for early 2028), intersection work at Jamestown Crescent (late 2027), raised crosswalks on Bolling Avenue, railroad message signs, a 25th Street sidewalk extension, and the $3.7 million DCIP stormwater project at Lexan Avenue that must wrap up by September 2028.
Raised crosswalks
Keith Darrow was scheduled to present on raised crosswalks, a traffic-calming tool that slows vehicles and improves pedestrian safety at crossings.
Lafayette Boulevard resurfacing and lane reductions
VDOT funding approval should reach City Council within a month to resurface Lafayette Boulevard and finish lane reductions — a visible change for daily commuters.