Comments on: Arlington Discusses Metro Development with FC http://fallschurchtimes.com/13399/arlington-discusses-metro-development-with-eda/ Falls Church City's Online Community Newspaper Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:31:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Stephen Hiscott (Falls Church) http://fallschurchtimes.com/13399/arlington-discusses-metro-development-with-eda/comment-page-1/#comment-6082 Stephen Hiscott (Falls Church) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:00:39 +0000 http://fallschurchtimes.com/?p=13399#comment-6082 Thanks Andy, great point. I also failed to mention the discussion regarding re-routing the bike path to the side of the fire station and directly across Washington Street. The group acknowledged that the current crossing at Washington Blvd is challenging, but wasn't certain how re-directing bike traffic would help, given that cyclists must cross Washington Street regardless. It was a relatively short piece of the discussion, but Mr. Tucker acknowledged that the group is seeking feedback from cyclists who use W&OD for recreation and commuting to DC/Arlington County and is interested in making it more functional than it is currently. Thanks Andy, great point. I also failed to mention the discussion regarding re-routing the bike path to the side of the fire station and directly across Washington Street. The group acknowledged that the current crossing at Washington Blvd is challenging, but wasn’t certain how re-directing bike traffic would help, given that cyclists must cross Washington Street regardless. It was a relatively short piece of the discussion, but Mr. Tucker acknowledged that the group is seeking feedback from cyclists who use W&OD for recreation and commuting to DC/Arlington County and is interested in making it more functional than it is currently.

]]> By: Andy Rankin (Falls Church) http://fallschurchtimes.com/13399/arlington-discusses-metro-development-with-eda/comment-page-1/#comment-6049 Andy Rankin (Falls Church) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:17:54 +0000 http://fallschurchtimes.com/?p=13399#comment-6049 Mr. Tucker's presentation was outstanding. I think the component of the plans that is most interesting (and potentially beneficial to Falls Church) is the idea of a western entrance to the East Falls Church Metro stop. The concept is to build a platform on the Washington Blvd overpass where it crosses the metro tracks. The platform would support pedestrian, bicycle, and bus traffic as well as a small kiss and ride area. If such an entrance was built it would instantly make part of the North Washington corridor in the City much more Metro accessible - which could have a big impact on commercial development. The platform would also allow for much more efficient bus routes which could extend easy metro access further into the City. Mr. Tucker’s presentation was outstanding. I think the component of the plans that is most interesting (and potentially beneficial to Falls Church) is the idea of a western entrance to the East Falls Church Metro stop. The concept is to build a platform on the Washington Blvd overpass where it crosses the metro tracks. The platform would support pedestrian, bicycle, and bus traffic as well as a small kiss and ride area.

If such an entrance was built it would instantly make part of the North Washington corridor in the City much more Metro accessible – which could have a big impact on commercial development. The platform would also allow for much more efficient bus routes which could extend easy metro access further into the City.

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