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Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)
HRT is the region's public transportation system, connecting the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News.
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The TIDE |  |
The Tide
The Tide light rail extends 7.4 miles on an east to west alignment from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center through downtown Norfolk, continuing along the Norfolk Southern right-of-way, adjacent to I-264, to Newtown Road. Eleven stations are located along theroute with four park and ride facilities that provide access to major areas such as Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College (Norfolk Campus), Harbor Park, City Hall, MacArthur Center, and the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
For a map of the system and stops please click here.
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| Monday - Thursday | 6am - 11pm |
| Friday - Saturday | 6am - Midnight |
| Sunday | 11am - 9pm |
| Holidays | 11am - 9pm |
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Light Rail Ticket - Buy Now | |
Service Schedule
• Every 10 minutes during peak rush hour (6:30-9am and 3:30-7pm)
• Every 15 minutes during off peak hours (6-6:30am, 9am-3:30pm, 7-9:30pm) and
Sundays
• Every 30 minutes during evening hours (after 9:30pm)
• Saturdays: Every 15 minutes mid-day and every 30 minutes morning/evening
Click here to purchase your All Day Light Rail Pass.
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The NET | |
The NET Connector
Operating as a connector between Downtown and Ghent the NET also functions as a transportation link to The Tide, Norfolk's light rail system. For a map of the route and bus stop locations please click here.
Hours of operation:
Call for general information 757-222-6000.
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Paddlewheel Ferry
HRT's Paddlewheel Ferry is a system of three 150-passenger paddle-wheel ferry boats. The Ferry travels between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and Downtown Norfolk, at The Waterside. It's fast, economical and offers a panoramic harbor view. The Ferry operates every 30 minutes with 15-minute service during the summer at peak times on weekends. The Ferry is wheelchair accessible and allows boarding passengers to walk on with their bicycles.
For schedule and fare information, visit GoHRT.com/Services/PaddlewheelFerry
The MAX
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The MAX | |
The MAX has plush, high-back seats and additional leg room, allowing for extra comfort during your ride. Because the MAX travels along area interstates, you have the luxury of a smooth, quiet commute with few distractions and limited stops. With free WiFi access you can use your travel time to work, surf the web or check and send e-mails.
Several convenient, well-marked shelters are located throughout downtown Norfolk.
Visit GoHRT.com or call 757-222-6100 for route schedules and general information.
F.R.E.D.
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F.R.E.D. | |
Battery-operated with a solar powered roof, F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day) is not only green but convenient. Able to carry 5 passengers, he is an extension of the existing Escort Service available daily by the Public Service Ambassadors. F.R.E.D. is an on demand courtesy shuttle driven by trained Public Service Ambassadors and is available at no cost by calling 757-478-7233.
F.R.E.D. operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 9pm, Friday 8:30am to 11:30pm, and Saturday 11:30am to 11:30pm. Trips on F.R.E.D. must originate or end within the boundaries of the Downtown Improvement District.
Water Taxi and Launch Service
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Water Taxi | |
Squyres Marine Services, Inc. provides water taxi and launch services from the Norfolk and Portsmouth waterfronts. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 1am. During the peak season and for special events there are expanded hours. Please call 757-439-8294 (TAXI).
Taxi Service
No matter where you are in downtown Norfolk, there is a taxi stand nearby. Clean cabs, friendly drivers and convenient taxi stands - all good reasons to let someone else take the wheel. And don't worry about the parking charges. If you've parked your car in a city facility, just save your cab receipt. Show it to the attendant when you exit the garage. If you retrieve your car within 24 hours you will be charged no more than the maximum daily rate for that facility. So don't take a chance. Go to the nearest taxi stand and Catch a Ride.
Andy's Taxi Group |
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City Wide Cabs |
Duke Cab |
East Side Cab |
Green and White |
Norfolk Checker |
Norview Cars, Inc |
Oceanside Taxi |
Southside Cab |
Waterside Taxi Co. |
Yellow Cab |
Biking Downtown
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Biking Downtown | |
The Downtown Norfolk Council, at its November Member Briefing introduced the artists and unveiled the designs for five new bike racks that will also be pieces of public art. The bike racks will be strategically located throughout the downtown area. Prior to the introduction of the artists, Frank Duke, Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Norfolk, addressed the audience and reminded them that "Providing Transportation Choices" is one of the nine major themes in the City's plaNorfolk 2030. To achieve the goal of being a more "bike friendly" city and downtown, he advised that recommendations are being developed that would incorporate requirements for bicycles in the City's zoning ordinance. Click here to view the presentation (3.9MB).
Parking
To meet the needs of downtown visitors, residents, workers, students and shoppers, the City of Norfolk's Division of Parking offers ample downtown parking with more than 18,000 public parking spaces. Safe, convenient and affordable parking is provided to all patrons through the efficient management of the City's parking resources.
The rate structure for parking in Downtown is based on "value parking" in a tiered structure, where rates are established based on demand. Rates for each facility are posted at the entrance to the facility. Meters are priced in 15-minute increments and are also based on a value price structure. To manage on-street parking, meters have a 2-hour limit, with the exception of the meters in front of the Waterside Marketplace, which have a 15-minute limit. The cost for using surface parking lots and garages is also based on “value parking” in a tiered structure, where rates are established based on demand. Most facilities allow short-term and long-term parking. For additional information on parking rates by facility, click here.
Getting Here
Arriving By Land
From Richmond, Washington D.C. and Points North & West
Follow I-95 South to I-64 East in Richmond.
Follow I-64 through Williamsburg, Newport News and Hampton into Norfolk.
Take Exit #284 onto I-264 West towards Norfolk.
Take Exit #9, Waterside Drive.
From New York, Philadelphia and Points North
Follow Route 13 through the Easter Shores of Maryland and Virginia.
Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Stay on Route 13, which will become North Hampton Blvd.
Take North Hampton Blvd. to I-64 East.
Take Exit #284 onto I-264 West towards Norfolk.
Take Exit #9, Waterside Drive.
From Raleigh and Points South
Take I-95 North to Route 58 East.
Exit onto I-664 East to I-264 East.
Cross the bridge and take Exit #9, Waterside Drive.
Arriving By Sea
Downtown Norfolk and the Waterside Marina are located at ICW Mile, 0 Buoy 36. As you approach from the south, downtown’s buildings will be visible for several miles. The Marina entrance is directly below the Bank of America logo. From the north, tall buildings are also prominent, and the approach landmarks include Lambert’s Point coal piers, the Army Corps of Engineers and the USS Wisconsin Battleship.
Call 757-625-3625 for marina information and seasonal hours of operation for slip reservations.
