How much did Norfolk - Tide LRT cost to build?
The Tide is the 7.4-mile (11.9 km) starter light rail line in Norfolk, Virginia, owned and operated by Hampton Roads Transit, which opened on 19 August 2011 as the state's first light rail line. The Transport Politic (23 August 2011) and Light Rail Now (September 2011) both give a final cost of USD 318.5 million, about USD 106 million above the original estimate of USD 232 million because of design changes requested by Norfolk State University and neighbourhoods, which matches the figure in Wikipedia.
Final project cost
$318.5 million
Cost basis: 2011
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Cost evidence
Basis of the published figure
Final project cost2011
Project metrics
Key dimensions
- Total lengthLight Rail Now
- 11.9 km
Project record
Opened or launched
Light Rail Now19 August 2011