Support the Trail Bridge over Lee Highway

[lordofthemark]

@kcb203 153656 wrote:

I don’t see why it’s a four-way stop. I think everyone would be happier and safer if they eliminated the stop signs on Van Buren and only had stop signs on the east-west street.

FYI, some people in Alexandria (Old Town I guess) are pushing for added stop signs as traffic calming. BPAC is trying to explain why four way stops are not necessarily good for traffic calming (in particular they lead to less respect for stop signs in general, when they are placed at places that are not warranted by cross traffic)

[ShawnoftheDread]

@dkel 153668 wrote:

You’ve fallen soooo far since last year’s BAFS.

True. Last year he would have crashed to the ground, breaking a bone but saving the important parts.

[lordofthemark]

@dasgeh 153657 wrote:

Folks, I’m hearing that you (pro bridge) have not been writing in just take a second and write the email. Please

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Will emails from people who do not live in Arlington County be helpful?

[dasgeh]

@lordofthemark 153700 wrote:

Will emails from people who do not live in Arlington County be helpful?

Yes

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[dbb]

@lordofthemark 153700 wrote:

Will emails from people who do not live in Arlington County be helpful?

There are a lot of cyclists who pass through Arlington on their commutes. Highlight that and say how valuable Arlington’s commitment is and how the county is a regional leader. Butter them up!

[Tania]

https://www.arlnow.com/2017/01/27/east-falls-church-residents-wary-of-plan-for-lee-highway-pedestrian-bridge/

[Steve O]

@Judd 153684 wrote:

We probably need to do an environmental assessment of Subby’s no-no zone and then have a public meeting. The early concept drawings involve a tiny boxy steel girder type of design.

ftfy

[sjclaeys]

@dasgeh 153657 wrote:

Folks, I’m hearing that you (pro bridge) have not been writing in just take a second and write the email. Please

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Done!

[KLizotte]

@dbb 153707 wrote:

There are a lot of cyclists who pass through Arlington on their commutes. Highlight that and say how valuable Arlington’s commitment is and how the county is a regional leader. Butter them up!

One can also say that you like to bike to Clarendon/Ballston, etc. for dinner/entertainment, whatever. In other words, cyclists also spend money in Arlington not just cut through on their commute.

[EasyRider]

letter sent.

[lordofthemark]

email sent

[mstone]

@Tania 153712 wrote:

https://www.arlnow.com/2017/01/27/east-falls-church-residents-wary-of-plan-for-lee-highway-pedestrian-bridge/

oh great, there’s that horrible render right at the top of the page

[chris_s]

Arlington County Board Weighs-in on Environmental Assessment of I-66 Eastbound Widening Plan

Impacts to the regional trail network – VDOT has proposed realigning the Custis Trail at Bon Air Park and grade-separating the crossing of the W&OD Trail at Lee Highway. The Board resolution endorses these improvements and asks that VDOT ensure a robust community process will be incorporated into the design process to achieve a context sensitive solution for the W&OD Trail changes.

[rcannon100]

@chris_s 153916 wrote:

Arlington County Board Weighs-in on Environmental Assessment of I-66 Eastbound Widening Plan

Impacts to the regional trail network – VDOT has proposed realigning the Custis Trail at Bon Air Park and grade-separating the crossing of the W&OD Trail at Lee Highway. The Board resolution endorses these improvements and asks that VDOT ensure a robust community process will be incorporated into the design process to achieve a context sensitive solution for the W&OD Trail changes.

“The County further recommended that the bridge be named The Chris Slatt Bridge in recognition of Mr. Slatt’s tireless advocacy.”

[Tim Kelley]

Heads up! Meeting next month and commenting period is open: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1120468107261&ca=ec1a8ead-d8ad-4a03-bbac-3765facd051d

Public Planning Workshop, April 5

Transform 66 Inside the Beltway
Eastbound Widening Project

W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
over U.S. Route 29

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a planning workshop to gather input from the public on bridge options and design details for the W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over U.S. Route 29 (Lee Highway), which will be built as part of the Transform 66 Inside the Beltway Eastbound Widening Project.

Workshop Date and Location

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207

Stop by between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to participate in the workshop and provide input. VDOT will hold a short presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a public participation session.

Your Input is Important

How to Provide Your Comments:
Submit your comments on the comment sheet at the workshop
Email your comments or questions to Transform66@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Mail written comments to Ms. Amanda Baxter, Special Projects Development Manager, VDOT Northern Virginia District, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Please reference “W&OD Trail Bridge” in the subject line.

Submit your comments by April 21, 2017.

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