Posts by Gillian Burgess — Elections Committee
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A wider W&OD trail is up for funding, but again faces opposition
A proposal to widen the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Arlington has reached the next phase to potentially get funding. As with the last time it came up for public review, it’s also facing some pushback from people, under the banner of concern over trees and the environment. Keep reading…
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Arlington’s W&OD Trail is so popular it could be widened, but it faces opposition
The Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) is a popular amenity in Arlington - so popular that the number of people of walking, running, biking, and scooting on the trail has led to congestion. There’s a proposal to enlarge the trail, but it’s facing opposition from some people because it means cutting down some trees and adding pavement. Keep reading…
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Do Arlington’s new bike projects hold up to the ambitious plans it recently passed?
Arlington wants to make it safer, easier, and more pleasant to get around by bike, but recent projects don’t quite live up to the county’s stated goals. In April, the Arlington County Board unanimously adopted a revised Bicycle Element for its Master Transportation Plan. Keep reading…
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Will Arlington go all in for safety in its new bicycle plan?
Right now, Arlington's bicycle routes have gaps and the many of the routes feel dangerous, which may make many people who would otherwise bike less inclined to ride. But soon the county has the opportunity to build a safer and more robust bicycle network. Keep reading…
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Arlington Cemetery is expanding to the south. That could help cyclists.
Arlington National Cemetery is expanding by 70 acres because it expects to run out of room in about 25 years. Southgate Road will close, and Columbia Pike will be realigned further south. The cemetery will get the land where those streets are now, and Columbia Pike will get a fresh design that's hopefully more multimodal. Keep reading…
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If students were cars, schools would have opened sooner
Many of the region’s schools closed for a full week after the recent blizzard, leaving parents to scramble for childcare and students missing out on valuable classroom time. That’s what happens when your storm recovery efforts prioritize making it easy to drive rather than giving everyone a safe way to move around. Keep reading…