We’re one year away from Hampton Roads’ first light rail system to be “up and running.”  Is construction still on track?

What about the plans for conventional, higher-speed, and high-speed rail in the region?

State and local transportation leaders bring us up to date.

Joining Cathy Lewis this week on What Matters: Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, DRPT Director Thelma Drake, HRPDC/HRTOP Executive Director Dwight Farmer, and HRT President/CEO Philip Shucet.

Cathy Lewis hosts What Matters

Premieres May 28th at 8:30 p.m. on WHRO-TV 15 

Rebroadcasts during the week after Friday's premiere

 

        

On this week’s round table:

• The Gulf Coast oil spill impact on offshore drilling plans for Virginia
• The petition to oust Portsmouth Mayor James Holley from office 
• The 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary

Joining Cathy Lewis this week on What Matters:  Political reporter Julian Walker and Editorial Page Editor Don Luzzatto with The Virginian-Pilot, and Democratic Blogger Vivian Paige and Republican Blogger Brian Kirwin.

Cathy Lewis hosts What Matters

Premieres May 21st at 8:30 p.m. on WHRO-TV 15 

Rebroadcasts during the week after Friday's premiere