In the end, the NIMBYs will have shortchanged themselves as well--they now lack direct access to the new trail and the resale values of their homes will be lower accordingly.
Traffic lights cause more delay for motorists than a 10 MPH speed limit reduction that will save human lives and encourage more local walking and bicycling (and thereby decrease traffic and parking congestion). If you need more speed, you can legally drive 70 MPH on the nearby I-95 Expres…
A surprising number of working families and stay-at-home parents enjoy a car-free or car-lite lifestyle. It's now readily feasible and increasingly common to use electric-assisted cargo bikes to transport kids and groceries, allowing family households to own fewer motor vehicles.
Wow, only a $16,537.50 fine after at least three documented violations of erosion and sediment deposit controls doesn't even seem like a slap on the wrist, just a trivial cost of doing (careless) business.
It's long been standard procedure--for both major political parties--that candidates seeking the party's nomination or endorsement must commit in advance to not run in the general election if they are not nominated or endorsed.
Since a key reason for party nominations and endorsemen…
While the impact of the proposed town homes on the adjacent existing single-family residents is a valid consideration, the residential density currently planned for downtown Manassas is way too low to support the future vitality of VRE and of downtown businesses. This situation is exacerb…
Are you an expert in the transmission of respiratory infections? This photo was taken in a skilled nursing facility where many frail and vulnerable elderly people reside. Your statements about inflation are ignorant as well.
The widened Balls Ford Road will enable drive-alone AM commuters working east of PWC to bypass traffic congestion on the non-managed I-66 lanes--until they reach Sudley Rd and a worsened I-66 bottleneck.
If 70+ years of commuter-road widening in PWC has taught us anything, it's that…
My Real Name commented on Time to ride: Shared-use path parallel to I-66 officially opens in Vienna
In the end, the NIMBYs will have shortchanged themselves as well--they now lack direct access to the new trail and the resale values of their homes will be lower accordingly.
My Real Name commented on Speed limit to drop to 35 mph on stretch of Richmond Highway in Fairfax
Traffic lights cause more delay for motorists than a 10 MPH speed limit reduction that will save human lives and encourage more local walking and bicycling (and thereby decrease traffic and parking congestion). If you need more speed, you can legally drive 70 MPH on the nearby I-95 Expres…
My Real Name commented on Time to ride: Shared-use path parallel to I-66 officially opens in Vienna
A surprising number of working families and stay-at-home parents enjoy a car-free or car-lite lifestyle. It's now readily feasible and increasingly common to use electric-assisted cargo bikes to transport kids and groceries, allowing family households to own fewer motor vehicles.
In…
My Real Name commented on Speed limit to drop to 35 mph on stretch of Richmond Highway in Fairfax
This is a most-welcome and long-needed change. Speed kills, and the lower speed limit will save many lives.
In Arlington's National Landing, however, VDOT's revamped, at-grade Route 1 will have a 25 MPH posted speed limit, so this change is a baby step.
VDOT should extend this…
My Real Name commented on State fines Potomac Shores developer for unlawful discharge of pollutants
Wow, only a $16,537.50 fine after at least three documented violations of erosion and sediment deposit controls doesn't even seem like a slap on the wrist, just a trivial cost of doing (careless) business.
My Real Name commented on Prince William Democrats endorse School Board candidates; Biggins drops out of race for chair
In terms of intolerance and repression, the current GOP far more closely resembles Communists than the Democratic Party.
My Real Name commented on Prince William Democrats endorse School Board candidates; Biggins drops out of race for chair
It's long been standard procedure--for both major political parties--that candidates seeking the party's nomination or endorsement must commit in advance to not run in the general election if they are not nominated or endorsed.
Since a key reason for party nominations and endorsemen…
My Real Name commented on Workforce housing proposal in Manassas rebuffed by City Council
While the impact of the proposed town homes on the adjacent existing single-family residents is a valid consideration, the residential density currently planned for downtown Manassas is way too low to support the future vitality of VRE and of downtown businesses. This situation is exacerb…
My Real Name commented on Rep. Wexton, Secretary Becerra tout health care benefits of Inflation Reduction Act
Are you an expert in the transmission of respiratory infections? This photo was taken in a skilled nursing facility where many frail and vulnerable elderly people reside. Your statements about inflation are ignorant as well.
My Real Name commented on Balls Ford Interchange opens in western Prince William County
The widened Balls Ford Road will enable drive-alone AM commuters working east of PWC to bypass traffic congestion on the non-managed I-66 lanes--until they reach Sudley Rd and a worsened I-66 bottleneck.
If 70+ years of commuter-road widening in PWC has taught us anything, it's that…