Erin Potter
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July 31, 2018 at 1:10 pm in reply to: Custis Trail Work – July 30 – August 24 – portions of trail closed #1088701
Erin Potter
Participant@Sunyata 179893 wrote:
Trail closed and detour sign was up this morning… But once you got up the hill on the connector street… You were on your own. 😡
I am grateful that I know that area fairly well, otherwise, I would have been more than a little lost. Come on Arlington, we can do better than this.
Yupppp. Sending an email to the project manager this AM. The same was true for the Key Blvd detour, which is more confusing if you’re not familiar with the area.
July 30, 2018 at 2:20 pm in reply to: Custis Trail Work – July 30 – August 24 – portions of trail closed #1088656ParticipantThe trail work had not started for this AMs commute, but is (to use dasgeh’s word) impending. Katy (WalkArlington) and I got to be harbingers of impending construction this AM as we tried to help Parks get the word out with a trailside pop-up. Nice to wave hi to some of y’all!
Scouting around, the “Better Detour” recommended by some users of this forum had been spray chalked, too…[ATTACH=CONFIG]18172[/ATTACH]
So mysterious…
July 26, 2018 at 4:40 pm in reply to: Custis Trail Work – July 30 – August 24 – portions of trail closed #1088602Participant@Tania 179793 wrote:
I would love to see your street route home. Some nights I just can’t take the Pathletes.
Yes, accordioneur, please share your route home. Then I can add it to the official BA blog about how to get around the trail closure!
That blog, if folks need it/want to share it is here: http://www.bikearlington.com/get-around-the-custis-trail-during-closures/
Also, one google map, if folks prefer that: http://bit.ly/onemaptorulethemall
ParticipantOur friends at Arlington Parks and Recreation asked me to help get the word out about an upcoming invasive plant treatment, which will begin around August 15th and be completed within a few days, weather permitting.
More, from the email I was forwarded:
“Dominion Energy, in partnership with NOVA Parks and NoVA Prism (a consortium of local agencies – including Arlington County and the City of Falls Church – interested in managing invasive species in Northern Virginia), will coordinate a herbicide application along the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in an effort to control invasive plants and restore native meadow. The invasive plant control will occur along the Trail between South Walter Reed Drive in Arlington to just past Virginia Lane in Falls Church-Fairfax County. Invasive Plant Control, Inc., (invasiveplantcontrol.com) was selected to perform this application due to their extensive knowledge in the field of invasive plant management. IPC will be using a low volume, selective, backpack application of a triclopyr/glyphosate tank mix to control target vegetation to include porcelain vine, mile-a-minute vine and autumn olive. These herbicides are readily available at most ‘box’ stores. The application is expected to begin August 15th and be completed a few days later, weather permitting.”They’ll also be posting up some of these signs!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]18163[/ATTACH]Participant@Steve O 179663 wrote:
Although the date is included here, I might also recommend putting it on the web page, so people don’t have to click through just to find out when it is.
Point taken, and will be shared back with the team.
Participant@Erin Potter 179505 wrote:
I haven’t heard anything recently, but will certainly send an email and see if any of ArlCo planning staff has heard anything. Project page says June of 2018, but there is a contact listed: James Mak at 703-248-5105 or via email at jmak@fallschurchva,gov.
Update: I’ve been told the project is, as it seems, almost completed. There are a few more things happening, and then there needs to be a final walk-through with VDOT and relevant parties, but if all goes well, should be reopened within a week or so.
Participant@bentbike33 179502 wrote:
The rebuild of the bridge over Four Mile Run at Van Buren St. in Falls Church looks to be all finished, but the roadblocks remain. Any idea when it will open up for traffic again?
I haven’t heard anything recently, but will certainly send an email and see if any of ArlCo planning staff has heard anything. Project page says June of 2018, but there is a contact listed: James Mak at 703-248-5105 or via email at jmak@fallschurchva,gov.
Participant@Judd 179112 wrote:
There was slick mud underneath the underpasses on Four Mile Run Trail between Shirlington and Mt. Vernon Ave tonight.
If you happen to ride by and it’s still there, snap a picture and send it my way (or to trailsATarlingtonva.us)– Parks & Rec has been pretty good about clearing mud once they are notified about it.
ParticipantReports of high water along the W&OD shared with BikeArlington on Instagram this afternoon: https://www.instagram.com/p/BkOHwvmnGv3/?taken-by=atopanoname
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Anyone see anything similar?ParticipantThis sounds like a blast! I’m out of town as well, but super awesome that so many folks are going to go! Looking forward to being jealous of you’re photos!
ParticipantHappy almost Bike to Work Day/Week!
BikeArlington could use a few more volunteers for the Ballston and Columbia Pike pit stops. Please shoot me an email (erin.potter@bikearlington.com) if you’re able to help out at those locations anytime from 6:00 am – 9:20 am.
Thanks in advance!May 4, 2018 at 7:50 pm in reply to: Custis Trail Intersection Improvements – Construction to begin later this month #1087167ParticipantHere’s your construction update for the Custis Trail Improvement project:
• Next week, the contractor will begin removing the jersey barriers between N. Quinn Street and N. Oak Street. This means that the temporary Custis Trail path will shift back to the permanent alignment between N. Quinn Street and N. Oak Street. The third lane of Lee Highway in this section will remain closed to traffic in order to enable the contractor to complete work at the N. Oak Street intersection.
• The jersey barriers will remain in place between N. Scott and N. Quinn Street to continue to accommodate the Custis Trail detour along this segment of the project.
• The Custis Trail will remain open throughout construction and will be properly marked to clearly direct trail users at the transitions.
• At times during this MOT phase, access to N. Oak Street will be closed or limited to one way for motorists during the standard work hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please watch for signs alerting to this temporary restriction.
• Construction of the improvements between the N. Quinn and N. Oak Street intersections are expected to be complete before Bike to Work Day (5/18).
• Due to a fabrication delay, the new traffic signals at N. Scott/Lee Highway intersection will be installed after completion of major construction activities. It is anticipated that they will be installed in the latter half of 2018.
April 20, 2018 at 2:57 pm in reply to: Arlington (Pike Area) to DC – Advice for a new rider? #1086875ParticipantThanks, all! You highlighted all the trade-offs perfectly. I’ve shared this info back with the new rider, and encouraged them to sign up here, too.
Participant@ginacico 176940 wrote:
So now we have three dockless scooter operations in DC. Waybots, LimeBike, and now Bird.
I’m curious about these, because I have NO interest in them, and response from most folks I know is similar, but it feels like they’re capturing a group of people that aren’t interested in biking, or really, walking. The perception seems to be that it’s more approachable/more fun/easier to use/easier to wear professional attire than a bike. A woman in my office said seeing them filled her with delight. While I’m not into scooters, I am into people being delighted by their transportation options. I have similar thoughts on the e-boost skateboard/e-unicycle/mixed rideable communities that I’m starting to see.
February 26, 2018 at 3:10 pm in reply to: Custis Trail Intersection Improvements – Construction to begin later this month #1084559ParticipantThis week, we’ve received notice that trail construction will enter new construction phase with the Custis Trail improvements near Lee Highway, weather permitting.
Per email received:
“During this phase, curb extension installations will continue and work will begin to improve the trail areas near the intersections.
Please note the following regarding maintenance of traffic during this time:
• The north leg of the N. Scott Street /Lee Highway intersection will be restricted to one lane; northbound traffic only. Motorists wishing to exit the North Highlands neighborhood (via N. Scott Street/Lee Highway) will be directed by detour signs to the N. Quinn Street/Lee Highway intersection.
• The north leg of the N. Oak Street/Lee Highway intersection will be restricted to one lane; southbound traffic only. Motorists wishing to enter the North Highlands neighborhood (via N. Oak Street/Lee Highway) will be directed by detour signs to the N. Quinn Street/Lee Highway intersection.
• Jersey barriers will be installed along the third westbound lane on Lee Highway for the Custis Trail detour. The Custis Trail will remain open, but will shift to the roadway behind the barriers between N. Scott and N. Oak Streets. Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to proceed with caution in these areas due to the adjacent construction.
• The existing bus stop (ART 55, WMATA 3Y) will be relocated to the west-side of the N. Scott/Lee intersection.
This phase of construction is expected to continue for approximately six weeks, weather permitting.”Be alert when riding through this area, as changes may progress rapidly.
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