NoVA Commuters need WABA Help!

[rcannon100]

You might want to reach out to Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (which is a WABA project). You should also reach out to WABA directly. This is just a forum for yokels.

[PotomacCyclist]

Who you callin’ a yokel thar, sonnee boy?

But seriously, FABB is a good idea. I never ride around Tyson’s Corner but I have read up on recent developments there. I had been under the impression that the authorities there wanted to remake Tysons into a walkable and more bike-friendly urban area over the next 10 to 30 years. Maybe they weren’t quite serious about that? I hope that’s not the case.

[Bruce Wright]

FABB is aware of the proposal and the Ashgrove connection. I was a member of the Tysons task force and during our 5 years of meetings I consistently stressed the need to retain and improve that connection. It’s also included in the Tysons bike plan. I testified before the Planning Commission in favor of a much lower impact exit ramp from the Toll Road that wouldn’t destroy the stream valley park. Even if the proposed exit ramp is built, the Ashgrove connection will remain.

The most effective action you and anyone concerned about this can take is to attend the Board of Supervisors public hearing on the Tysons Transportation Funding Plan on Oct. 16 and voice your concern. Funding for the proposed ramp is included in the Funding Plan. You can also write to the Board of Supervisors.

[Tomkel1221]

@Bruce Wright 33401 wrote:

FABB is aware of the proposal and the Ashgrove connection. I was a member of the Tysons task force and during our 5 years of meetings I consistently stressed the need to retain and improve that connection. It’s also included in the Tysons bike plan. I testified before the Planning Commission in favor of a much lower impact exit ramp from the Toll Road that wouldn’t destroy the stream valley park. Even if the proposed exit ramp is built, the Ashgrove connection will remain.

The most effective action you and anyone concerned about this can take is to attend the Board of Supervisors public hearing on the Tysons Transportation Funding Plan on Oct. 16 and voice your concern. Funding for the proposed ramp is included in the Funding Plan. You can also write to the Board of Supervisors.

Thanks, I’ll put that meeting in my schedule & let you know how it played out.
Tom

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