line, if built. Citizens of Virginia Beach voted on building the line on November 8, 2016, however, the vote was a no-majority of 57% and as a result, work on light rail has ceased as of December 2016. Had it passed, the extension would have opened between late 2019 and early 2020. Naval Station Norfolk Extension Study In 2012, the City of Norfolk began to study for possibilities for extending their current Tide light rail system to Naval Station Norfolk. Currently the Draft Environmental Study is in development. There are currently six routes in study with two major corridors considered. Mode possibilities are light rail and streetcar. Potential build out of the expansion will commence in the 2020s. See also Transportation in Hampton Roads References External links Hampton Roads Transit Transportation in Hampton Roads Bus transportation in Virginia Transit agencies in Virginia Organizations established in 1999 1999 establishments in Virginia