Trail along FMR – between WSO&D and MVT – who maintains?

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  • March 25, 2012 at 2:32 pm #911129
    JustinW
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    Who maintains the trail along Four Mile Run between the end of the WO&D near Shirlington and the connection with the Mt. Vernon Trail along the river?

    Reason for asking – the “joint” between the asphalt trail and the concrete elevated trail / bridge @ Four Mile Run Drive and S. Cleveland St. seems to be separating, such that, going eastbound, riders get a pretty solid impact going over the connection. It would be great to get that attended to before it gets worse. Who’s the boss of that part of the trail?

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  • March 26, 2012 at 3:15 pm #938333
    consularrider
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    We’ve mentioned this one before, Arlington’s version of a speed bump. Kind of funny since that’s where they had there big trail opening dedication. They had to “fix” it almost as soon as it opened, but it quickly got into its current state again. I should think that’s Arlington County’s responsibility.

    March 26, 2012 at 3:24 pm #938335
    KLizotte
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    I concur that it is one heck of a jolt, esp if one is travelling at night and don’t see it ahead of time. I’ve had a few items go flying off my bike as a result. Ouch!

    March 26, 2012 at 3:35 pm #938339
    Tim Kelley
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    I’ve passed it along–I’ll let you know if I hear something. Thanks!

    March 26, 2012 at 3:46 pm #938342
    baiskeli
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    For the record, the name of the trail along Four Mile Run is…the Four Mile Run Trail.

    April 9, 2012 at 8:52 pm #938932
    murphsmydog
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    Yeah, well some of us lose more than just things flying of their bikes….I wrecked at that “speed bump” on Sunday. Saved myself from falling over, but hit the metal fence and crushed my left hand while struggling to stay upright.

    No broken bones, but ow!

    April 9, 2012 at 10:51 pm #938933
    Arlingtonrider
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    I really hate “THE BUMP,” and am so sorry that happened to you! I’ve mentioned it to BikeArlington and BAC folks a few times over the past couple of years, but maybe not to the right people or at the right times.

    I’m glad others have brought it up as well and that Tim is looking into it. It’s showing itself to be a real hazard, even though it only really affects those heading eastbound, at least for now. It definitely should be fixed! I hope your hand feels better soon.

    Kathy

    April 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm #938941
    Tim Kelley
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    I hadn’t heard anything so I followed up again.

    And as always, anyone can report a problem they find on the trails! Details in this post: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?52-Report-a-Trail-Problem

    April 10, 2012 at 12:43 pm #938942
    Rootchopper
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    @JustinW 17086 wrote:

    Who maintains the trail along Four Mile Run between the end of the WO&D near Shirlington and the connection with the Mt. Vernon Trail along the river?

    Reason for asking – the “joint” between the asphalt trail and the concrete elevated trail / bridge @ Four Mile Run Drive and S. Cleveland St. seems to be separating, such that, going eastbound, riders get a pretty solid impact going over the connection. It would be great to get that attended to before it gets worse. Who’s the boss of that part of the trail?

    Would be the end of the Washington Old and Domminion Trail?

    April 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm #938949
    murphsmydog
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    Thanks, Tim.

    I did report the accident as well, and posted it as a hazard to Bikewise

    April 10, 2012 at 2:04 pm #938950
    murphsmydog
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    Rootchopper, it’s east of the end of the W&OD – and is marked as the 4 mile run trail.

    April 10, 2012 at 4:32 pm #938956
    PotomacCyclist
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    @Rootchopper 17812 wrote:

    Would be the end of the Washington Old and Domminion Trail?

    http://g.co/maps/hpxfz

    April 11, 2012 at 1:19 pm #938990
    Tim Kelley
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    There has been some recent movement on this.

    Staff has been looking into “warranty” options with the Four Mile Run trail settling in multiple areas and requests have been put in to have it fixed.

    April 11, 2012 at 2:29 pm #938994
    Rootchopper
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    @murphsmydog 17821 wrote:

    Rootchopper, it’s east of the end of the W&OD – and is marked as the 4 mile run trail.

    Yeah, I know. Just annoyed by the WO&D that I hear all the time.

    Didn’t the 4 Mile Run Trail used to be called the Anderson Trail?

    April 11, 2012 at 3:09 pm #938998
    americancyclo
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    @Rootchopper 17874 wrote:

    Yeah, I know. Just annoyed by the WO&D that I hear all the time.

    Someone asked me if they were on the ‘Wod’ the other day and I nearly fell off my bike before I figured out what they meant.

    April 11, 2012 at 3:20 pm #939001
    Tim Kelley
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    @americancyclo 17879 wrote:

    and I nearly fell off my bike

    Safety first–hands on the handlebars please!

    Also, a work order has been created for a couple spots along the trail. Let me know if you notice fixes in a couple days!

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