Posts tagged Seminary Road
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An Alexandria road diet gets mired in misinformation
Normally when bike lane projects get controversial, most of the drama happens before construction, and calms down after. That’s not the case for Alexandria’s Seminary Road. Keep reading…
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Elections and activism matter, victories on Seminary Road and Little Falls Parkway show
Alexndria will give Seminary Road a “road diet” to reduce rampant speeding and make the road safer, while Montgomery County reversed an earlier decision and will keep a safety-enhancing “road diet” on Little Falls Parkway. Both of these cases demonstrate how important it is for residents to pay attention to elected officials’ values and policy stances and advocate directly. Keep reading…
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What caused a community to push for a less-safe design for Seminary Road?
The City of Alexandria wants to improve safety and connectivity along a stretch of Seminary Road east of I-395, but multiple local civic associations are opposed to its plan. Welcome to the latest chapter in the battle for a 0.9-mile section of Seminary, where coverting a single car lane on a road that’s already too wide has become surprisingly controversial. Keep reading…
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Alexandria wants to make Seminary Road safer for all travelers. Some residents aren’t happy.
Seminary Road, an important artery in the City of Alexandria, is often congested and is especially dangerous for people bicycling and walking. The city has a plan to fix a 0.9-mile section east of I-395, but some residents are vehemently opposed to it. Keep reading…
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Seminary Road in Alexandria could become safer for people bicycling and walking
On Monday, March 25, City of Alexandria Transportation staff unveiled options to address safety issues on a section of Seminary Road east of I-395. The project offers an important chance to improve safety on a ~mile-long residential corridor that has been on the city’s radar for a long time. Keep reading…