Archives for: November 2009, 13

Light Rail Development Concepts

By Wally on Nov 13, 2009 | In Politics, Va Beach, Light Rail Crime, Energy | 1 feedback »

How to successfully sell light rail

Troy Russ, the designer of light rail for Charlotte, North Carolina frequently had phone calls from developers wanting to know where the stops would be located. Russ is a planner in Glatting Jackson which has designed rail lines in Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Orlando and stations in Denver.

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Tags: economic development, light rail referendum, petition signatures, voter petitions for light rail

Ballistic Missile Defense

By Wally on Nov 13, 2009 | In Defense News | Send feedback »

Missile Defense Agency names five Norfolk destroyers for BMD upgrade

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced Thursday the names of the next six ships that will join the Navy’s Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) fleet, all of which are stationed on the East Coast.

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Tags: aegis weapon system, ballistic missile defense upgade, lockheed martin, mayport, naval station, norfolk va