Recently, Richard Norman sent an email in reference to lowering the speed limit of Shore Drive in a limited area to 35 mph.

Fascinating article about VDOT adding Bear Crossing signs because it’s unsafe for bears to cross the new improved U.S. 17

Four bears were killed on the old two-lane highway last year, said James Eure, project inspector on the new U.S. 17.

So when the state and federal agencies involved in planning the long-awaited road project came up with a laundry list of must-haves, it included the critter crossings.

***Please note the earlier starting time of 7:00pm for this month’s meeting***

Monday October 24, 2005
7: 00pm to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Fire & Rescue Hall

This month’s general discussion topic will be a continuation on the “Safety Issues along Shore Drive ” topic from last month.  The following guest speakers have been invited to provide their perspective on the issue, what is currently being done and what might be done to improve safety on Shore Drive:  Councilman Jim Wood, Vice Mayor Louis Jones, City of Virginia Beach Public Works representative, City of Virginia Beach Traffic Engineer representative and a City of Virginia Beach 2nd Precinct officer. 

Preliminary Meeting Minutes submitted by Nils Bahringer (SDCC Secretary) – Thanks Nils
Minutes:

1.    President Todd Solomon called the meeting to order at 7:45 pm.  Seventeen members and guests were present. 

2.    Susan Karlau reported that 185 Oyster Roast tickets have been sold to date.  The cut off for ticket sales is noon Saturday, the day before the event.  Negotiations with the caterer will determine the allowable tickets for sale at the door.

More about the rabid bat found at VBGov.com including tips on the chances of coming in contact with rabbies.
Google map of where Port Lyautey Rd is.
[Please note: address of 1916 was simply used to help highlight where the road is. It is not known if that is exactly where the rabid bat was found.]

Thanks to the responsible parties for putting up a temporary radar sign on Shore Drive.

The following is a story emailed to Todd about how their home was broken into.

According to today’s Virginian-Pilot, Steven Bishard, President of the development company, signed an agreement in September with the EPA and paid a fine of $9.700.

…contractors hired by Bishard Development did not follow anti-pollution plans for keeping dirt, mud, oil and debris from washing off the site and tainting a small creek feeding Linkhorn Bay.

A 37-year-old man was killed this morning after he was ejected from his sport utility vehicle while traveling on Shore Drive.

Read the article at Pilotonline.com.

Reduce speed limits on Shore Drive to 35 (cars will do 45, but not 55 as they do now).

Sunday’s Virginian-Pilot had an article explaining about the city’s “Demonstration Project” and how it will improve the safety of Shore Drive for it’s pedestrians and drivers.

The Demonstration Project mentioned in the article is scheduled, by City estimates, to take about 10-15 years from 2006.

?You can?t walk,? said Allan Segal, a 29-year resident at Seagate Colony Condominiums, at 2830 Shore Drive. ?It?s more than a challenge. It?s life-threatening.?

It?s a fact: The more condos that spring up on Shore Drive within walking distance of bars and restaurants, the more pedestrians will cross the busy road.

The city approved Shore Drive?s mixed-use zoning cocktail. It now has a duty to make that arrangement as safe as possible for citizens.

Just two more days until the 5th Annual Shore Drive Community Coalition Oyster Roast.  Ticket sales have been picking up and we have presold about 240 to date.  There are a limited number of tickets remaining. 

About 10 left for presale…

In case you missed it, VDOT had an online forum today from 2-4pm.

The Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach was supposed to be the target of corps action this year, with construction of artificial reefs and baby oysters sprinkled atop them. But disputes and delays surfaced, and the million-dollar effort was put on hold, without public disclosure of what had happened or what is planned.

FYI, a reliable source tells us the owners of Chick’s are purchasing the large lot next door, and plan to build a “5 bars under 1 roof” concept.  Map.

Preliminary Meeting Minutes submitted by Nils Bahringer (SDCC Secretary) – Thanks Nils
SDCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AUGUST 29, 2005

Minutes:

1.    Susan Karlau distributed Oyster Roast tickets and reviewed sales criteria with the members prior to the meeting.

2.    President Todd Solomon called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM.  Nineteen members and guests were present.

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC)- General Meeting
Monday   September 26 , 2005
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Fire & Rescue Hall

The beginning of the meeting will be used to discuss several important items. 

Last minute preparation for the Oyster Roast – Oct 2nd – Volunteers needed to help the day of the event (front door, raffle ticket sales, general help), Committee Report (Susan Karlau & Todd Solomon)
Safety Issues along Shore Drive – What should be done to help make Shore Drive as safe as possible and how can SDCC help make it happen?

According to WAVY TV 10 the Va Beach Police arrested the alledged scumbag who killed 2 people early Saturday morning in a hit and run accident on Shore Drive.

More about the accident at Pilotonline.com.