Ocean View Avenue Comprehensive Transportation Study
Project News
In December 2022, the project team finalized the study recommendations and published the final report. This concludes the study effort. There will be no further public input opportunities for this study.
The City is actively pursuing funding to move forward with implementation of the recommendations. Updates will be posted once funding is identified, and the project team will continue to engage with the community and stakeholders as the project moves through design.
Check out the Final Study Report (PDF), published December 22, 2022.
The next steps for this comprehensive transportation study are as follows:
- Identify potential funding sources for improvements
- Implement recommendations based on funding availability
Project Location
Ocean View Avenue from Willoughby Spit to East Beach (intersection of Shore Dr. and Pretty Lake Ave).
Project Information
In response to requests from the Ocean View area residential communities, the City performed a comprehensive transportation study of the Ocean View Avenue corridor. Focusing on transportation and safety along the Ocean View Avenue corridor, this study evaluated the feasibility of transportation improvements such as a speed limit reduction, potential lane repurposing to accommodate bicycle and/or golf cart facilities, and improvements to pedestrian crossings and beach access. This project also stems from recommendations coming out of the City of Norfolk Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategic Plan as well as the Multimodal Transportation Master Plan and supports Norfolk's Vision Zero policy.
This purpose of this study was to take a comprehensive look at the Ocean View Avenue corridor with particular focus on:
- Completing gaps in the bicycle network based on recommendations from the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategic Plan
- Evaluating the feasibility of accommodating golf cart travel along and/or across the corridor
- Improving pedestrian crossings and beach access
- Addressing speeding
To learn more about this comprehensive transportation study effort, please check out:
- Project Q&A Sheet (PDF) (updated December 7, 2022)
- Turning Movement Counts & ADT Volume Data (PDF)
- Speed Data (PDF)
- Traffic Operations Analysis Reports (PDF)
- Public Engagement Summaries (PDF)
Public Outreach
Project Development
The first round of public outreach consisted of a virtual workshop held on March 14, 2022 and an online survey that was open between March 4, 2022 and April 15, 2022. The goal was for residents and community members to identify transportation and safety needs as well as existing concerns and opportunities along the corridor.
- Read the Round 1 Public Engagement Summary (PDF)
- Watch the March 14, 2022 Virtual Workshop recording
- View the March 14, 2022 Workshop presentation
The second public workshop was held in-person on June 27, 2022 to gather feedback on the preliminary conceptual alternatives and pedestrian crossing improvement locations. The second public survey was open from June 27, 2022 to July 24, 2022.
The final round of public outreach consisted of an in-person workshop held on October 17, 2022 and an online survey that was open between October 17, 2022 and November 6, 2022. The purpose was to gather community feedback on the recommended preferred alternative, the recommended pedestrian crossing treatments, and other preliminary study recommendations.
Study and concept development schedule:
- Initial public meeting & survey: March 14, 2022
- Follow-up public meeting & survey: June 27, 2022
- Final public meeting & survey: October 17, 2022
Project updates are sent by email to all workshop registrants and upon request by individuals. Contact us to request email updates. Updates are also posted on this webpage and official City of Norfolk social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor).