Monthly Archives: August 2025

Join us! September 11 5pm John B. Dey “Event Details: This meeting will provide information and gather input on proposed pedestrian crossing improvements at North Great Neck Road and the Cape Henry Trail.”

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HAWK Signal Phase 1 (CIP 100423.108) – Public Information Meeting.

“The project includes installation of a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal to enhance safety and connectivity for trail users crossing the corridor.”

An example graphic of new pedestrian & cycling safety HAWK signal.
The very popular Cape Henry Trail.
Note: safe pedestrian & cyclist infrastructure means less vehicles on roads.

See y’all there!

BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION SHORE DR PHASE 3 UPDATE August 21st ‘25

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A few select slides from update.

Thanks to Project Manager William Purcell, P.E. for update!

View all the slides below:

20250821-bac-briefing.pdfDownload

Thursday August 21st ‘25 330pm BAC meeting at OPVRS. Join us!

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Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.

The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.

20250821 BAC Briefing.pdfDownload
BAC FY24-25 Annual Report – FINAL.pdfDownload
8-21-25 BAC Meeting Packet.pdfDownload
Will the trees destroyed in ROW be replaced some day?

Cape Henry’s sand dunes in Virginia Beach are older than ancient pyramids, ODU researchers say

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The following is an article written by Katherine Hafner of WHRO

published August 4, 2025 

A team at Old Dominion University has spent years working to understand when and how the sand ridges were formed – and what they can tell us about sea level rise…

To read or listen to the entire article, please click the map above or the link below.

https://www.whro.org/environment/2025-08-04/cape-henrys-sand-dunes-in-virginia-beach-are-older-than-ancient-pyramids-odu-researchers-say