lordofthemark
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July 8, 2025 at 12:52 pm in reply to: New topics appear to only be “reply to”s without content. WHY? #1138262
lordofthemarkParticipantThanks to Henry, and to Carol for checking.
June 27, 2025 at 2:36 pm in reply to: New topics appear to only be “reply to”s without content. WHY? #1138257lordofthemarkParticipantThis is correct, I cannot see original posts either
lordofthemarkParticipantThe trail will be restored along the Purple line when that is done, IIUC.
And the W&OD trail is not going anywhere. This is not a serious project. The best way to provide transit service to Leesburg is improved bus service on the Greenway. The rail line is being pushed by Loudoun County rail fans, afaict, not even by pols from out there.
Im very pro rail, but there are higher priority rail projects (can we finally get funding for the new Rosslyn station, first step towards a tunnel to Georgetown? For a yellow line extension to Hybla Valley?).
lordofthemarkParticipantIt’s not a good idea, IMO. If it’s done as light rail or commuter rail (rather than heavy rail metro) its not connected to an existing maintenance facility. It crosses multiple roads at grade – acceptable with the infrequent service on the Old W&OD RR, when the whole are was less dense – but to justify the investment in new track you’d need frequent service, and that level of road closure is simply not going to happen – so you would need an overpass at EACH road crossing. Adding to expense. It doesn’t actually give transit service to many dense areas – basically just old town Herndon, and Leesburg. There are several much more important rail transit projects around NoVa, not to mention bus rapid transit projects that need funding. Oh, and homeowners adjacent to the trail will fight this.
It’s a “crayonista” dream, no serious policy makers are interested.
lordofthemarkParticipantI will accept Fort Ramsey.
Not accepting the previous CSA fort – this is the Civil War DEFENSES of Washington. Ergo Union only. Sorry.
lordofthemarkParticipantI think the hashtag may need to be in the ride title rather than the comment field. Try that.
lordofthemarkParticipantIts supposed to be automatic.
Im not tallying manually. At most I’ll do an “audit” before giving the prize (even if the winner is someone i trust completely)
lordofthemarkParticipantIts been reported by Bike Arlington that the MVT has reopened at Gravelly Point.
lordofthemarkParticipantNow I can get mead. If I can find the time.
lordofthemarkParticipantI didn’t go that way I was heading up Eads to CC anyway, but the closure sign was still present at Eads and 4MRT (maybe they just haven’t gotten around to removing it?) And there was still tape etc at MVT just south of the 14th Street Bridge.
Edit: FOMVT reports the closure is extended to the 12th.
lordofthemarkParticipantAs of this morning, signage indicated that the MVT was still closed near DCA (related to the airliner disaster) until 2/10, which is today.
February 10, 2025 at 10:37 am in reply to: Mount Vernon Train conditions, January 25, 2025? #1136990lordofthemarkParticipantPlease check the road and trail conditions sub forum.
lordofthemarkParticipantI expect to attend
lordofthemarkParticipantSorry about your fall, heal fast.
You ARE aware that no one has given this prize since 2019, right?
January 30, 2025 at 3:24 pm in reply to: Jan 2025 – road/trail conditions – what trails get salted? #1136618lordofthemarkParticipantI heard MVT was closed all the way to Dangerfield Island.
At least for the Arlington piece, I suggest using Eads instead (and the “lagoon” trail to get to the 14th street bridge – that part of the MVT is open, IIUC, and has also been clear of ice and snow for some time) I went that way this AM.
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