Beach looking at light rail

Now that Norfolk has done all the heavy lifting, Virginia Beach is reconsidering its rejection of participation in light rail.

Several Virginia Beach City Council members said they are interested in reopening discussions with residents about bringing The Tide line to Town Center and the Oceanfront. The move is a shift in thinking in a city where light rail has been the third rail of politics since voters defeated a proposal in 1999.

“A lot of things have changed since the referendum,” said Councilman John Uhrin, who represents the Oceanfront. “We now have destinations along the route … We have Town Center and Granby Street . I think it’s time to have those discussions again.”

Better late than never, I guess.