22 Mile Trail Parallel to I-66 — Helpful Video and Input Needed

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  • September 6, 2017 at 5:11 pm #1075320
    bentbike33
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    @mstone 164956 wrote:

    I don’t think VDOT has said anything about how the MUP is supposed to work when it’s torn up for utility work because, again, they don’t care.

    Obviously, riders encountering utility work will need to climb to the top of the chainlink fence atop the jersey barrier; hoist their bikes up using the rope all trail users will be required to carry; lower the bike to the breakdown lane* (being careful not to let the bike swing out into traffic); ride around the utility work; and then repeat the process to get back on the trail.

    *May not be available due to use as a traffic lane during rush hour(s).

    September 6, 2017 at 6:41 pm #1075327
    ginacico
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    From GGWash: Virginia blames bicyclists for not wanting to ride on a highway

    Hey, fine by me, I didn’t ask for the stupid widening/toll project in the first place. I promise as long as I live in the area, I will never ever drive to work and never use HOT lanes.

    September 6, 2017 at 7:12 pm #1075328
    Judd
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    Does anyone know off the top of their head what part of 66 the 5 miles of the trail will run adjacent to the Interstate?

    September 6, 2017 at 7:37 pm #1075332
    lordofthemark
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    @Judd 164965 wrote:

    Does anyone know off the top of their head what part of 66 the 5 miles of the trail will run adjacent to the Interstate?

    Thanks for the caveat, so I don’t obsessively search out EIS documents. Off the top of my head – I don’t know. But I think its the part closer to the beltway, because that is where SFH areas come closest to I66.

    September 6, 2017 at 7:54 pm #1075337
    TwoWheelsDC
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    @Judd 164965 wrote:

    Does anyone know off the top of their head what part of 66 the 5 miles of the trail will run adjacent to the Interstate?

    Most of it is from Gallows to Nutley St., based on my read of the plans. Also looks like the section at Idylwood Park (at the top of the Virginia Lane climb) will also be moved outside the wall, although it’s hard to tell from the pdfs I found.

    http://outside.transform66.org/learn_more/maps.asp

    September 6, 2017 at 8:41 pm #1075342
    Judd
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    @TwoWheelsDC 164974 wrote:

    Most of it is from Gallows to Nutley St., based on my read of the plans. Also looks like the section at Idylwood Park (at the top of the Virginia Lane climb) will also be moved outside the wall, although it’s hard to tell from the pdfs I found.

    http://outside.transform66.org/learn_more/maps.asp

    Thanks. I did look at the documents on the site but I’m having all kinds of trouble interpreting the documents.

    September 6, 2017 at 8:50 pm #1075343
    TwoWheelsDC
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    @Judd 164980 wrote:

    Thanks. I did look at the documents on the site but I’m having all kinds of trouble interpreting the documents.

    Yes, they are a hot mess.

    September 7, 2017 at 5:27 am #1075364
    scoot
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    @Judd 164965 wrote:

    Does anyone know off the top of their head what part of 66 the 5 miles of the trail will run adjacent to the Interstate?

    I also tried to look through those documents a month ago to answer that same question. I was completely befuddled and gave up.

    If it is mostly in the portion east of 123, there are a lot of parallel streets that could easily be made more attractive to bicycle traffic. If we fail in our efforts to get the 66 trail entirely outside the sound wall, we should prioritize fighting for improvements to alternatives that could actually be safe and pleasant places to ride.

    September 28, 2017 at 9:30 pm #1076237
    chris_s
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    If you live in the Providence District of Fairfax County, you may want to have some words with Supervisor Smyth.

    http://bluevirginia.us/2017/09/i-66-multi-use-trail-design-our-only-chance-to-do-this-right-will-poor-local-leadership-nimbyism-screw-it-up

    September 29, 2017 at 1:32 pm #1076265
    dasgeh
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    @chris_s 165942 wrote:

    If you live in the Providence District of Fairfax County, you may want to have some words with Supervisor Smyth.

    http://bluevirginia.us/2017/09/i-66-multi-use-trail-design-our-only-chance-to-do-this-right-will-poor-local-leadership-nimbyism-screw-it-up

    http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/providence/

    Or if you know anyone connected to the businesses in this district that understand the importance of biking to the local economy. This district includes Merrifield and Tysons!!! I’m surprised to see the rep for these areas be so anti-bike.

    September 29, 2017 at 1:55 pm #1076270
    lordofthemark
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    @chris_s 165942 wrote:

    If you live in the Providence District of Fairfax County, you may want to have some words with Supervisor Smyth.

    http://bluevirginia.us/2017/09/i-66-multi-use-trail-design-our-only-chance-to-do-this-right-will-poor-local-leadership-nimbyism-screw-it-up

    And also the state legislators from that area who have NOT signed the original letter to DDOT, if you live in their districts.

    So Chap Peterson (usually pro bike), Mark Keam, Marcus Simon (a triathlete, IIUC), David Bulova, Eileen Filler-Corn, Dick Saslaw.

    October 24, 2017 at 3:27 am #1077100
    Steve O
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    November 9, 2017 at 4:22 pm #1077931
    reji
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    I’m going on Monday. Anyone interested in caravaning there?
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    November 9, 2017 at 11:55 pm #1077910
    CBGanimal
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    @reji 167825 wrote:

    I’m going on Monday. Anyone interested in caravaning there?
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    Yes I’d like to go…

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    November 10, 2017 at 7:04 pm #1077980
    Steve O
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    @reji 167825 wrote:

    I’m going on Monday. Anyone interested in caravaning there?

    I think I will go, too.

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