Staff hears recurring concerns about infrastructure, Route 13 safety and emergency services

Aug 25, 2026

Consultants and commissioners discussed limited infrastructure capacity to support growth, the need for pedestrian safety improvements in Onancock, Onley and Parksley, and heightened attention to emergency services and medical transport in the northern county.

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Berkeley Group and county staff presented infrastructure, community facilities and public-safety themes identified during focus groups and pop-ups, noting limited water/sewer capacity, aging utility systems, and transportation safety concerns along Route 13 and at the GoGlass Merge. Participants recommended targeted infrastructure investments and improvements to pedestrian safety in Onancock, Onley, Parksley and the Four Corners area.

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