Staying Informed
HRT encourages you to stay informed during the construction phase of the light rail project in the following ways:
Contact Your Outreach Coordinators
Outreach Coordinators are your first point of contact and are available to answer questions and distribute project information.
The light rail route is divided into two construction line sections, each having a dedicated Outreach Coordinator. Below is a list of our Outreach Coordinators and a map viewing the line sections:
Line Section 1 - EVMC to Harbor Park | Heather Maynard, Public Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (757) 222-6105 | Email: Heather Maynard
Line Section 2 - Harbor Park to Newtown Road | Tamara Poulson, Public Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (757) 222-6072 | Email:
To view a image of The Tide Light Rail System Map click here.
Request a Speaker
The Tide Public Outreach Team is available to provide additional information through presentations. To request a presentation please make your on-line request by submitting the attached request a speaker form.
Read The Tide Construction Update
HRT produces a variety of electronic newsletters that provide accurate and timely information on topics including light rail construction, major traffic alerts, community and business outreach, special events and other information you need to know. Don't miss an issue - join the E-Newsletter mailing list now!
Missed an Issue? Click here to read the latest issue of the Tide E-Newsletter.
Call the 24 Hour Information Hotline
The Tide has an information hotline, 1-877-456-TIDE (8433) to keep members of the community informed during the construction phase of The Tide light rail system.
Here's how it works
The hotline operator will record your question, comment or concern and immediately send an e-mail to the designated project staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours, we encourage you to continue to contact your Public Outreach Coordinators through the HRT Customer Service number: 222-6000. As always, in the event of an emergency, dial 911.
Join the project mailing list
Receive meeting notices and announcements, newsletters and other project information. To join, enter in your information below and click "Submit."
Click here to learn more about HRT's privacy policy.
Send HRT comments on the light rail project
Your feedback is vital and will help HRT lessen construction impacts and better meet your needs and expectations. Please take a moment to share your comments, ideas or concerns for The Tide light rail project. You can also invite a member of The Tide project team to speak at your neighborhood or community association meeting. Just fill in the contact person, organization name, meeting date, time, location and other details on the comment form below.
Please note the on-line comment form accepts a maximum of 300 words. To provide more extensive feedback or to submit letters, please see the Contact Us page.
new to light rail ?
- Project Overview ››
- Funding ››
- Staying Informed ››
- Station Amenities/Overview ››



