It is the busiest two-way roadway, east of the Mississippi.  There is now a call to coalesce around a proposed expansion of the Midtown Tunnel connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth.

Joining host Cathy Lewis this week to talk about the 6-project plan for one of Hampton Roads most notorious choke points: Former State Transportation Secretary Pierce Homer, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Dwight Farmer, and Former VDOT Commissioner and current* Executive Director of HRT Phil Shucet.

Cathy Lewis hosts What Matters

February 5^th at 8:30 p.m. on WHRO-TV 15.1

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VDOT information on the Midtown Tunnel Expansion Project - www.midtowntunnel.org

Current State Transportation Secretary - www.governor.virginia.gov - Transportation

 

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They are the leaders of not only two of Hampton Roads cities, but the two largest cities in Virginia.  On this edition of What Matters we bring Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms together for a conversation about the decisions that affect all of us in the region.  

Join host Cathy Lewis for a discussion about how these two leaders work together and what issues are before them right now.  Among the topics:  light rail, Midtown Tunnel expansion plans, and the future of Waterside.

Cathy Lewis hosts What Matters

January 29^th at 8:30 p.m. on WHRO-TV 15.1

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It’s called Vision Hampton Roads. On this edition of What Matters we take a look at a roadmap that's taking shape to diversify and strengthen the region's economy.  Its goal:  Hampton Roads will be recognized as a region for centers of excellence fueled by innovation, intellectual and human capital, infrastructure and a sense of place.  Right now, the plan is seeking public comment and you are invited to take an online survey.

Joining host Cathy Lewis for the discussion:  Dana Dickens, President of the Hampton Roads Partnership; Doug Smith with Kaufman & Canoles, and Dwight Farmer, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commision.

Cathy Lewis hosts What Matters this week at a special time

January 22^nd at 8:30 p.m. on WHRO-TV 15.2 World

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10:00 p.m. on WHRO-TV 15.1 after Hope For Haiti Now

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