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July 24, 2012
<br />12 - 304 -Adoption of a resolution commending Hampton Roads Transit for its
<br />support of OpSail 2012. Vision Principle: Quality of Life.
<br />Background:
<br />• OpSail 2012 brought a large number of visitors to Portsmouth and the Hampton
<br />Roads region. The transportation services provided by Hampton Roads Transit for the
<br />visitors, and also for residents, were critical to the success of the event.
<br />Discussion:
<br />• HRT provided bus, light rail, and ferry service for participants and visitors to the
<br />event.
<br />• Ridership during the event was at record levels.
<br />• Bus, light rail, and ferry service were provided smoothly and efficiently.
<br />Financial Impact:
<br />• No financial impact of adopting this resolution.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />• Adoption of the resolution is recommended. Vision Principle: Quality of Life.
<br />Next Steps Following Council Action:
<br />• Copy of resolution to be sent to Hampton Roads Transit.
<br />Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following
<br />resolution, and was adopted by the following vote:
<br />"RESOLUTION COMMENDING HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT FOR ITS SUPPORT
<br />OF OPSAIL 2012.
<br />WHEREAS, from June 1-12, 2012, Hampton Roads hosted OpSail 2012,
<br />welcoming hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to enjoy an impressive fleet
<br />of tall ships, including navy and military war ships representing the world, and a host of
<br />entertainment, cultural, and historical venues and activities throughout the region, and
<br />WHEREAS, festivities connecting the downtown waterfronts of Portsmouth and
<br />Norfolk included a traditional Parade of Sail, ship tours, spectacular fireworks, concerts
<br />and festivals, and educational events and programs, and
<br />WHEREAS, safe, efficient and accessible transportation alternatives were an
<br />essential element to the success of OpSail 2012 in order to connect people to the
<br />places they wanted to travel, and
<br />WHEREAS, it is the mission of Hampton Roads Transit to serve the community
<br />through high quality, safe, efficient and environmentally friendly regional transportation
<br />services, and
<br />WHEREAS, Hampton Roads Transit successfully planned and operated transit
<br />services on bus, ferry and light rail supporting tourism, travel, economic growth and
<br />goodwill to help make OpSail 2012 a great success, and
<br />WHEREAS, from June 8-10, 2012, patronage on the ferry services connecting
<br />downtown Portsmouth and Norfolk was 32,209 and represents the highest three-day
<br />total on record since ferry services began operating as a public transportation service in
<br />1983, and
<br />WHEREAS, from June 8-10, patronage on the light rail service was 46,756 and
<br />represents the highest 3 day total on record since the light rail service began operating
<br />in August, 2011.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
<br />Portsmouth, Virginia that the City of Portsmouth expresses its gratitude and
<br />appreciation to Hampton Roads Transit in recognition of its outstanding efforts in
<br />helping to make OpSail 2012 a success."
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