A limited number of pool memberships are available to the general public. The large pool and tanning deck overlook both the Marina and Long Creek.  The pool has shallow areas for relaxing and is long enough to swim laps.  All new pool furniture for the 2010 season. The pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day 10am-7pm if weather permits.  Membership to the pool includes a full season of water fun, pool parties, air conditioned pool-side lounge and a TV and book-swap library.  We are currently accepting a limited number of new members so call 757.496.7000 for more information. $299. for the whole summer!!

As a service to our pool members, The Marina at Marina Shores, is offering swim lessons through Swim Quick from June 6 through September 6.  Contact Swim Quick Manager Margaret McCrea at (757) 748-4262 for lesson schedules and more information.

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Note: This is part of our send-us-almost-anything-related-to-Shore-Drive-and-we’ll-post-it-offer. SDCC does not necessarily endorse what we post. We just post it. Look for more opportunities in 2010 to expand what you see at this – our community, your, website.

From WAVY.com:
The suspect is described as a white male in his late 20s or mid 30s, 6 foot 1 or a little taller, with short brown hair and not facial hair. He was wearing a cap, sunglasses, jeans, a black jacket and clear gloves.

It was damaged in November during Nor’Ida.

Rumor is – it will not be fixed before Memorial Day.

People walking to the beach, like moms with kids and beach gear, are detoured down to the southside of the Lesner Bridge to walk past the fisherman on the beach north toward the beach on the bay.

Please – be careful – the currents are crazy strong right there.

Update 5.6.10:
For those not in Facebook:

City of Virginia Beach commented on your wall post:

“Tim, this is what we received from Public Works. I hope ths helps! The beach access at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility was damaged along with 8 other pedestrian access points during the November nor’easter.  These access points were reviewed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement following the storm and a repair package was put together to repair all and approved by FEMA.  The contractor began work at the Sandlewood access in mid-April and will be working westward with repairs. The goal is to have all access points repaired before the Memorial Day weekend.”

From Cape Henry Shores Neighborhood Watch:

“I received a couple of emails from concerned residents about kids walking in the neighborhood wearing hoods, goggles, and carrying Airsoft rifles.  For those that don’t know, Airsoft guns look very realistic and shoot tiny plastic “BBs”.  Everyone certainly knows they mean no harm, but it can be intimidating for some residents seeing them walking around the neighborhood.  While it is technically illegal to use Airsoft guns in the neighborhood, it might be wise to have them limited to backyards.  Of course, there is also always a fear that they will come across a police officer who has to quickly decide if the gun is real or a toy.”

From WVEC.com.
Hat tip from Cheri’s post in the “Increase Pedestrian Safety on Shore Drive” FB Group.

Shore Drive Safety Task Force Recommendations. [PDF]

Apparently an analysis has been done by the City to see what has been accomplished. We will post that information at this website as soon as we have it.

From Mr. Williams:

Committee members and guests,
    The Shore Drive Safety Initiative (SDSI) 2010 subcommittee will meet at the First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, VB (Chesa.Bay side, enter at park entrance, turn left) on Tuesday 11 May at 1 PM.  This initial committee meeting for 2010 will discuss ongoing safety concerns along Shore Drive and develop a plan of action and milestones (POA&M) to identify and correct vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclists safety issues along this major route. Please mark your calender and come to contribute your ideas, expertise, and efforts. I have attached a link for the Shore Drive Advisory Committee 2006 Safety Task Force Recommendations to provide background information and basis for future SDSI initiatives.

Click to access shore_drive_safety_task_force_report_to_SDAC.pdf

David Williams
Shore Drive Safety Initiative 2010 Chairman
Vice President Shore Drive Community

From this page at VBGov.com:

SELECT Redesign VBgov.com: Active through 5/16/2010 The City of Virginia Beach is redesigning its official Web site, VBgov.com, in order to utilize new technologies and meet the ever-changing needs of our online customers. Gathering user input is an important part of the redesign process. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and help us Redesign VBgov….

When you take the survey – please request RSS Feeds for the Bayfront Advisory Committee and/or “Shore Drive”.

Info about the group:

Name:
  Increase Pedestrian Safety on Shore Drive
Category:
  Common Interest – Politics
Description:
  To many lives, young and old are lost on Shore Drive from pedestrian-vehicular accidents. A few months ago the city installed signs with flashing lights to warn drivers of pedestrian traffic, but they are not enough! Cross walks, and Traffic control devices MUST be installed ASAP! Please join this group before another innocent life is lost!
Privacy Type:
  Open: All content is public.

About Facebook.
You can find the group at “Increase Pedestrian Safety on Shore Drive”.

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, April 26, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and E. Stratford Rd.)

Call to Order

Present and adopt agenda

Request to waive Officer’s Reports

Program:  Vice Mayor Louis Jones and Councilman Jim Wood make opening remarks regarding the

      City Budget as it relates to Shore Drive Projects.

Question and Answer

Upcoming Meeting Dates

    May 12:  Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations, 7 p.m. M.E.O. Central Library

    May 15:  SDCC Membership Party, 4 – 6 p.m., Mariner’s Mark

    May 20:  Bayfront Advisory Committee, 3:30 p.m., location TBA (Lesner Bridge Update)

    May 24:  Shore Drive Community Coalition, 7:30 p.m., Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Update on issues: (Any or All)

        Shore Drive Safety Initiatives

        Neighborhood Signs

        Stormwater Management

        Party Planning  

Old Business

New Business: 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  7:30 p.m. May 24, 2010.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

From an email exchange:

The state code regarding pedestrians is a bit of quagmire. Sen. Barker from N. Virginia and Fairfax County have been trying to improve the pedestrian related laws for several years to no avail (latest bill was SB228). Even the police say the laws are too confusing and difficult to enforce. Unfortunately Sen. Barker keeps running into stiff opposition from legislators who don’t see this as a problem, much less a priority.

Here is the code on where you can cross:
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/46.2-923.html

Where drivers have to stop:
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/46.2-924.html

Pedestrian signals:
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/46.2-925.html

Law prohibiting entering the road from where you can’t be seen:
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/46.2-926.html

When boarding buses:
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/46.2-927.html

Walking on the road:
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/46.2-928.html

Redux of some previous safety campaigns:

From 2005:
This Holiday, Choose to Drive 35.
[Note: Not all links on above page work.]
Shore Drive Safety Task Force approved

At VBGov.com:
Shore Drive Safety Task Force
In December, 2005 the City Council appointed the Shore Drive Safety Task Force and directed them to report back to City Council on short, mid and long term recommendations for improving safety along Shore Drive.  A number of interim improvement projects have been completed and more are planned.

From 2009:
Beginning of the Shore Drive Safety Initiative
SDSI helped achieve 35 at Cape Story by the Sea, Cape Henry Shores stretch of Shore Drive.

From an email:

Todd,

A review of the crash data reveals an average of 50 crashes per year with a total of 200 crashes in 4 years (2006-09) along Shore Drive between N. Great Neck Road and Lesner Bridge.  This includes one pedestrian fatality accident (2009- alcohol related) and one bicycle fatality accident.  The recent fatal pedestrian accident is similar to the one occurred in 2009 that the pedestrian was drinking and coming out of a bar & try to cross Shore Drive around 1:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Mike      

From Pilotonline.com:

There’s one problem: They’re on both sides of the road. With the nearest crosswalks a half-mile apart, bar hoppers often choose to dash back and forth across Shore Drive instead.

96 comments at the time of this post.

Poll at Pilotonline.com: Should the Speed Limit be Lowered.
Facebook: Memorial page for Whitney Lynne Hulce.

From WTKR.com:

From Pilotonline.com:

Grief counselors will be available for staff and students today, a Norfolk schools spokeswoman said.

Shore Drive has become known as a dangerous stretch of road for bicyclists and pedestrians.

From WVEC.com:

From WTKR.com:

From WAVY.com:

In that one and half mile section of Shore Drive, officials say there have been more than one hundred crashes in the past two years.

Pilotonline.com update at 3:25pm:

A second-grade teacher at a Norfolk elementary school was struck and killed by a car on Shore Drive early this morning, Virginia Beach police said.

Whitney Lynne Hulce, 25, of Chesapeake, was crossing Shore Drive near Red Tide Road at about 1:30 a.m.

From Pilotline.com:

The victim, whose name is not being released at this time, was crossing in the 2900 Block of Shore Drive near Red Tide Road at about 1:30 a.m. when she was stuck by a Chrysler 300M, said Officer Adam Bernstein, Virginia Beach Police Department spokesman.

From WAVY.com:

Update: Dad and yellow lab were reunited.

From an email:

Dave Metzger has lost his beloved yellow lab. If found, please contact:

DAVE METZGER – 757-287-1144

PLEASE click here now to start survey. Thanks to all who took the poll.

The Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations, VBCCO, is hosting City Manager Jim Spore at their meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14 at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library.  Prior to that, they are seeking your opinion on five questions about the 2010 budget.

Would you please take a moment to click to this survey and register your answers?  It should not take more than 60 seconds.  (Thirty seconds for speed readers.)  We need this input before 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.

PLEASE click here now to start survey. Thanks to all who took the poll.

Thanks very much.
Grace Moran
President, Shore Drive Community Coalition

Enjoy a spring sunset at Chick’s Oyster Bar buffet and help fight Multiple Sclerosis.  The event is sponsored by the Cycling Legs Against Multiple Sclerosis (CLAMS) team and Chick’s.  Bring your family, friends, and neighbors on April 22, 6-9 pm.  Proceeds from the $15 per person buffet will be donated to fund cutting edge research, programs, and services to help people with MS and their families.  The CLAMS cycling team will participate in the 150 mile weekend MS charity ride on the Eastern Shore, June 5-6, 2010. Please note that for this particular fundraiser, Chick’s has requested that the cost of the buffet be paid in cash or by check (made payable to National MS Society).  Beverages are not included.  Chick’s is located at 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA.

http://www.cycling-legs-against-ms.org
We ride so that others may walk.

From an Email:

NEW DATE for the 2215 OAK STREET
CAPE STORY by the SEA YARD SALE

FRIDAY 10A TO 4 P APRIL 9TH AND
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY APRIL 10-11 9AM TO 3PM

2215 OAK STREET

I will continue to except donations through this date. The response so far has been amazing.
Janet Hollingsworth

As mentioned at the civic association meeting, we have a couple on Oak Street who are going through a very difficult time and could use our help. Jorge and Stephanie moved into our neighborhood about a year ago. Shortly after their arrival, Stephanie was diagnosed with cancer. Their health insurance from her job had lapsed during the move, and treatment was delayed. She is currently down to 75 lbs, and has a broken hip. She has to deal with a trachea tube and feeding tube, but is still fighting.

Jorge is a master tiling contractor, but has had little opportunity to work because he is Stephanie’s primary care giver.

Our neighbor Janet Hollingsworth at 2215 Oak Street is holding a yard sale fund raiser for them the last weekend in March (Saturday is the 27th)  DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER We would like to spread the word, and ask for any items that might be donated to help these neighbors.

Janet’s contact information is:
Janethollingsworth11@yahoo.com
321-0921

Sounds like fun, if I ran.

Check it out at ShareShoreDriveDay.net