[Tim Kelley]

@ShawnoftheDread 159370 wrote:

I have it on good opinion that that’s dumb.

It’s so folks who have renewal codes from their employeers can’t sign up for decades worth of membership.

[Tim Kelley]

@ShawnoftheDread 159354 wrote:

Slightly OT, but does anyone know how far out cabi membership renewals are allowed? I have a renewal code from my employer, but my account is “not yet eligible for renewal” according to the website.

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OT and in an old thread!

I have on good authority that it’s 30 days.

[Tim Kelley]

@TwoWheelsDC 159209 wrote:

The instructions say to remove it, and that area below the bike is configured to “hold” it with a strap and everything. I really doubt anyone really checks it though, and it seems you could fit the bike in there without removing the wheel.

Yes, we were told you have to remove it so that your saddle doesn’t stick out in the aisle and block passengers.

[Tim Kelley]

@chris_s 158843 wrote:

Care to guess how many tickets Arlington PD issued for violations of the 3′ passing law in the first 18 months after it was passed?

Zero.

FYI–the numbers I’ve seen for the Safe Bicycling Initiative this year indicate that for the week of 3/27 there were two summons written and one warning given for violation of the 3′ passing law.

[Tim Kelley]

@Birru 158828 wrote:

Whoa who’d you sell your bike to?

https://instantostrich.com/

[Tim Kelley]

@Steve O 158763 wrote:

These kinds of solutions are what the BAC and advocacy groups are trying to move beyond. They (maybe) work for people who already ride bikes. Shoot, I’d ride along Washington as is if need be. The point is that we need to build infrastructure that serves those who don’t feel confident or safe riding their bikes in these areas. Even the original plan fell short, IMO, in reaching that goal, but our aspiration must be to build infrastructure that serves Isabella, not Steve O.

[Tim Kelley]

@huskerdont 158498 wrote:

Mr. Kelley said the cyclist was a “gentleman,” which leaves quite a few of us out.

I was being generous, in case it was actually one of you.

Scallywag or rapscallion would also be accurate.

[Tim Kelley]

@Steve O 158444 wrote:

Yes. Here’s the gap. Note the tape is still there on the left.
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Interestingly, a minute later the tape was gone.
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Erin and I were down there yesterday afternoon fixing the Bikeometer around 5:30 and actually witnessed a gentleman on a bicycle ride through and break the tape!

[Tim Kelley]

@Tim Kelley 158260 wrote:

Right, but does he check NPS land? This is for someone in DES…

Funny–he does actually check. Said they’ve been out for years!

[Tim Kelley]

@chris_s 158244 wrote:

Isn’t Kevin always claiming in BAC that Parks staff does regular trail light checks where they note which ones are out and submit them to Dominion for repair? If that’s true, then DPR should know how long these have been out…

Right, but does he check NPS land? This is for someone in DES…

[Tim Kelley]

@ginacico 158236 wrote:

I wonder when they’ll stop parking ART buses at the south end of Eads across from the bus depot? Considering it’s Arlington Co poaching their own bike lanes, it’s especially annoying.

Word is that they’ll stop when the new ART facility is built.

[Tim Kelley]

@Judd 157242 wrote:

How about all of the coffee clubs? I’d love to see some new faces, especially at the Tuesday Crystal City Coffee Club since bikers pass by it all the time with that look of “hey, there’s people on bikes drinking coffee… I wonder if I’m allowed to be friends with them.” The answer is that they totally are!

Already on the list. Keep the ideas coming!

[Tim Kelley]

@bentbike33 157265 wrote:

For some reason, I always thought bikes were not allowed on the Whitehurst. Live and learn.

Every two years or so, we debate Steve O’s sanity.

It’s really not so bad, if you stick the right, avoid the drainage grates and hustle:

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(And yes, it’s legal to ride there)

[Tim Kelley]

FYI–the comment period ends on Friday!

Dear Washington Boulevard Enhancements Project Community,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last week’s Open House and Presentations on the proposed striping plan for enhancements on Washington Boulevard, west of McKinley, as part of VDOT’s 2017 re-paving project. We greatly appreciate the time many of you took to join us in person, or to send comments via email. We have received a lot of good comments, suggestions, and questions.

Great news! VDOT has extended the submittal deadline so that we, Arlington County, can also extend the public comment period to Friday, March 17th. Please share this information and help us spread the word to others who might also be interested in commenting on this project.

Also, the County’s project webpage has the Open House Presentation, the initial proposed re-striping plan, and other project information. We will be updating the webpage periodically with additional information, including updated Frequently Asked Questions.

Project website (entire link): https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/washington-boulevard-repaving-striping-westover-east-falls-church/

Next steps:
• Transcribe and post public comments on the project webpage
• Update striping plan based on comments
• Community meeting during the week of April 17th – a follow-up email will be sent with date/time/location. At that meeting, County staff will share the final striping plan, as well as how community comments influenced the design.
• Submit final striping plan to VDOT for approval and implementation in 2017.

Again, the deadline for public comments is March 17. Comments should be emailed to David Goodman, Program Manager, at dgoodman@arlingtonva.us. Thanks for continuing to help us get the word out and make this a plan that balances community goals and needs.

[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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