[Tim Kelley]

Anyone else having problems?

[Tim Kelley]

PM sent.

[Tim Kelley]

@peterw_diy 149249 wrote:

Correct. Leave these in place and add some English language versions.

FYI, Alexandria staff say that the signage was a response to complaints received.

So you’ve already been in touch? That saves me an email!

[Tim Kelley]

And your suggestion is to add some English language signs too?

[Tim Kelley]

@peterw_diy 149182 wrote:

Why are all of the new Bike Arlington / Walk Arlington PAL signs telling cyclists to yield to pedestrians only in Spanish (“Ceda El Paso” etc.)?

Got a photo?

[Tim Kelley]

Sounds like boulders will be added on either side of the entrance. Hope that helps!

[Tim Kelley]

@vern 149050 wrote:

But why doesn’t Bike Arlington ever engage the services of Top Women in any of its projects?

The Top Women always seem to get their projects right the first time!

[Tim Kelley]

@cvcalhoun 149035 wrote:

I don’t think a training program is going to help. Starting in elementary school, I was picked last for every sports team, ever. This was particularly embarrassing because the guy picked just ahead of me had never quite recovered from polio.

As mentioned above, there are genetic issues plus a slow bike. And as optimistic as this guy wants to be about fitness over 50, there are inherent limitations. After all, you don’t see people in pro sports, who get the best training possible, still doing it at my age.

If you ever need motivation, just remember that any size pizza is a personal pizza if you believe in yourself!

[Tim Kelley]

@cvcalhoun 149029 wrote:

You’ve got to be kidding! I’m bicycling 25 miles a day, and have lost about 40 lbs., and I’m lucky if I can manage 10 mph. (And my speed has not really improved as my fitness has; I’ve just become able to go the same speed for longer.)

My bike is built for sturdiness, ability to carry things, and ability to handle ice and snow, not speed. I’m 63 years old. And I’ve always had a lot of endurance, but no speed. (Genetic testing says I have almost no fast twitch muscle fibers.)

Getting up to 20 mph is just not an attainable goal for some of us.

Maybe look into some of Joel Friel’s stuff if you’re serious about it: https://www.velopress.com/books/fast-after-50/#toc

[Tim Kelley]

From my inbox, Top Men report:

“We moved the tape and cones that blocked the push buttons, but I’ll have to say that there will be a lot changing out there over the next 6 months as we are upgrading the signal. Additional ped areas will follow but those may not get done til the Spring. We also have Washington Gas working on the north side of the intersection for the huge gas main replacement that will last at least another 9 months (this is really big because it is the main that serves Arlington, DC, Alexandria, and Falls Church).

We also have a project in the design stage to improve the trail on the south side of Arlington Blvd between S Irving and S Fillmore, but construction on that is farther away.”

[Tim Kelley]

@lordofthemark 148991 wrote:

Does anyone know if the barriers separating the sidewalk on the bridge over 4MRT from the general travel lanes on Mt Vernon Ave, are going to remain after the wetlands work is done and the detour is history?

I don’t think they are intended to stick around, but I mentioned it the Arlington folks already.

You should definitely bring it up with the BPAC.

[Tim Kelley]

@ShawnoftheDread 148979 wrote:

Tim Kelley is the kid on the playground who always starts the “fight!” chant.

Who me?

I just love a good discussion!

[Tim Kelley]

@huskerdont 148950 wrote:

I haven’t any strong opinions about ebikes, but I have no idea what Tim Kelley thinks:

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Nodding.

[Tim Kelley]

@Judd 148916 wrote:

Will it be to “Top Men” though?

This one has a cape, actually.

[Tim Kelley]

I’ll pass it along.

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