Suggestions for naming the Arlington Loop?

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March 6, 2012 at 8:57 pm #911032

Tim Kelley
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Hi Everyone—one of the pieces of feedback that Arlington County received from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) in how to improve our bicycle friendliness is to promote particular pieces of the trail infrastructure we have.

In particular, the LAB point out that the circular route connected together by the Custis Trail, Mt. Vernon Trail, Four Mile Run Connector and W&OD trail is a fantastic resource for area cyclists who use it for transportation or recreation. We are looking to substantially improve these trails with way-finding signage in the near future and other potential in-ground upgrades.

Since getting feedback from the LAB we have reprinted the bike map and have highlighted that section with an orange outline and referred to it as “The Arlington Loop” with the description, “(Premier off-street facilities supporting County-wide and regional transportation).” Going forward we’d like to consider an alternative name that is catchy and helps describe this loop as much more than just its use as a recreational trail.

Since many people here on the forum use the trails of this route regularly, we know that you probably have some good ideas for a name. It should be short, catchy and fun.

This route is something to be proud of and we would like it to be a distinctive and well known aspect of the County. Help us come up with a name that can do this!

Thoughts?
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March 6, 2012 at 9:38 pm #937135

eminva
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I agree with everything you say, but what is wrong with “The Arlington Loop”?

The beltway-equivalent interstate in my hometown is called “The Loop” — gets the idea across about how it serves the regional transportation network. I think of the Arlington Loop as serving a similar function for non-motorized transit, no?

Liz

March 6, 2012 at 9:41 pm #937136

Tim Kelley
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That’s what we came up with–we were hoping that others had some suggestions. But if people like the name, then we’re happy to continue using it…

March 6, 2012 at 9:45 pm #937137

jrenaut
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What about something like the Green Loop, to differentiate it from that horrible thing that carries a bajillion cars around the city every day? Or less subtle, like the Smog Reduction Loop?

March 6, 2012 at 10:02 pm #937138

SilverSpring
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Howsabout “Loop d’Arlington” (which I think I first saw in an area cycling book)? When I was living in Alexandria, that was my usual fun excursion ride and I always felt a touch faster knowing that I was in a French-themed ride, a la Le Tour de France.

March 6, 2012 at 10:16 pm #937139

KLizotte
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I like the old fashioned Arlington Loop or Arlington Green Loop.

March 6, 2012 at 11:13 pm #937142

acc
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1. The Arlington Bikeway
2. The Arlington Link
3. The Arlington Fairway
4. The Arlington Expressway

I like the Arlington Fairway. It’s optimistic, it is not bike-exclusive, it gives you a feeling of open road.

ann

March 6, 2012 at 11:38 pm #937143

Arlingtonrider
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One vote here for the Arlington Loop — in honor of all the loopy people who are so very fond of it. Having lived along a golf course, fairway has a different meaning to me. Plus, I think it’s important to communicate that it is in fact a “loop” – which is one of the best things about it.

March 7, 2012 at 3:12 am #937149

rcannon100
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+1 “Arlington Loop” (or something that has ‘Arlington’ in it) Kinda proud of the ‘hood.

March 7, 2012 at 3:14 am #937150

StopMeansStop
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Arlington Loop. Change it and we will have problems.

Get off my lawn.

March 7, 2012 at 3:22 am #937151

dbb
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I think Arlington Loop pretty much says it all. If we wanted to differentiate this from some other loop (such as the inner/outer loop of the beltway), we could formalize by saying Arlington Loop Trail or Arlington Loop Trail System (that would highlight the contribution of the FMR, W&OD, Custis and MVT)

March 7, 2012 at 4:00 am #937152

bikesnick
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+1 arlington loop

(it is what i have called it before i knew its real name.)

March 7, 2012 at 4:33 am #937153

washcycle
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How about the Fairfax Loop? Just to confuse people.

March 7, 2012 at 7:37 am #937155

JimF22003
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How about the “Most-of-this-used-to-be-part-of-DC-until-1846” loop?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_County,_Virginia

March 7, 2012 at 12:33 pm #937156

acc
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Or, The Arlington Bi-way.
It is a play on highway but because it moves people under their own power, whether it is their two feet or two wheels, it is differentiated from a road.

Branding this is important.

March 7, 2012 at 1:54 pm #937159

JimF22003
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If you go that route it should be “tri-way” or “three-way” since it combines three separate bike paths… So you call up your friends for a ride and say, “anyone up for a three way?”
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