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Are you Getting Plowed out or Plowed in by VDOT?

Adam Viener — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:13:35 +0000

I don’t know about your subdivision, but in the past ours has often gotten forgotten for a while. Now that the Blizzard of 2010 has hit, our neighborhood is hunkering down for some serious plowed in time. We live off of Bishopsgate Way, right off of RT 7 / Leesburg Pike. RT 7 is a major road, that gets plowed quickly, and for some reason our neighborhood, right off this major road, often get’s forgotten. One of our friends, who lives deeper in Reston and not off a main road, has been able to get his car out, and drove by our neighborhood on RT 7 and said that there is a 10 ft wall of snow that has plowed us in. Here is where we live:

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Here is a video we took yesterday walking down Bishopsgate Way:

Yesterday we received the following press release from VDOT:

Release Contact:

Joan Morris
571-238-5030 (cell)
Joan.Morris@VDOT.Virginia.gov

Jennifer McCord
571-230-2926 (cell)
Jennifer.McCord@VDOT.Virginia.gov

WHAT ABOUT MY SUBDIVISION?
VDOT explains snow removal plan, urges patience as crews work neighborhoods

As crews work ’round the clock to keep main roads passable, the Virginia Department of Transportation asks northern Virginia residents to be patient over the coming days. Crews must concentrate on interstates and primary roads first, and will then begin to make inroads into subdivisions.

It will be Monday before crews begin to focus on subdivisions. It could take most of the week—especially with more snow expected Tuesday—to finish plowing neighborhoods in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties.

VDOT reminds residents of the following:

• The main, more heavily traveled roads in a subdivision will be plowed first, to be followed by low-volume roads and cul-de-sacs.

• Plows will make one or two trips to provide a path through neighborhood streets, but they will not clear to bare pavement or from curb to curb.

• Because chemicals are not used in subdivisions, roads will remain snowpacked and rutted after the plow has passed. Crews will put sand on hills, curves and intersections as needed to provide traction.

• If planning to shovel their driveways, residents should try to refrain from clearing the last few feet at the curb until your street is plowed, as plows may push snow back into driveways. It also helps to shovel to the right as you face the road.

• VDOT does not remove snow from sidewalks or trails.

• VDOT plow drivers have assigned routes that include each and every state-maintained road in northern Virginia.

• Call 911 if you have a medical emergency and need to leave your home.

If by Wednesday, residents have not seen a plow in their subdivision, they can call 703-383-VDOT or e-mail novainfo@vdot.virginia.gov with the location. Photos are also welcomed. Crews will be dispatched to treat missed spots and problem areas.

The Reston Nature House

Adam Viener — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:48:48 +0000

Frank Lynch Questions the 90% Reston Utilization Number

Adam Viener — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:58:14 +0000

Brailsford & Dunlavey used an assumption of 90% utilization of the proposed new reston recreation center in their financial models to determine what the operating deficit would be in their proposal. Frank Lynch clarifies here that the number is an assumption for financial purposes and not part of an actual demand analysis study.

Richard Chew Questions the Reston Rec Center Financial Model

Adam Viener — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:51:55 +0000

Richard Chew, Board Member of the Reston Associations, further questions the Brailsford & Dunlavey presenters about their financial model the 90% Reston usage Assumption that was used. Richard Chew questions if they really sized the demand for the Rec Center from the Reston Community.

Did Research For Rec Center include the disclosure that a Park Might be Destroyed?

Adam Viener — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:43:51 +0000

At June 1st’s RCC and RA Joint task force meeting, Brailsford & Dunlavey, a firm that develops community rec centers, presented their “needs assessment research”. After the meeting the RCC and RA board members were given the opportunity to ask the Brailsford & Dunlavey presenters some questions. The community was not offered the ability to ask questions of the presentors or the RCC or RA board members at this time. In this video, Joe Leighton, an RA board member, ask if Brailsford & Dunlavey’s study considered the reduction of outdoor space, ie, did the participatents who were questioned in the study (the swimmers and tennis groups) know that the creation of this rec center might include the destruction of existing open space, like the Brown’s Chapel Park?

Rick Beyer’s Opinion on RCC and RA Rec Center Proposal at Brown’s Chapel Park

Adam Viener — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:31:22 +0000

Rick Beyer, head of the Save Brown’s Chapel Coalition, shares his opinion about the proposed Rec Center project at Brown’s Chapel Park, at the RCC / RA joint task force meeting on June 1st, 2009.

Jack Trenta’s Opinion on RCC and RA Rec Center Proposal at Brown’s Chapel Park

Adam Viener — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:26:00 +0000

Jack Trenta, shares his opinion about the proposed Rec Center project at Brown’s Chapel Park, at the RCC / RA joint task force meeting on June 1st, 2009.

Gordon Gerson’s Opinion on RCC and RA Rec Center Proposal at Brown’s Chapel Park

Adam Viener — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:21:42 +0000

Gordon Gerson, President of The Reston Masters Swim Team, shares his opinion about the proposed Rec Center project at Brown’s Chapel Park, at the RCC / RA joint task force meeting on June 1st, 2009.

Deb Prestonk’s Opinion on RCC and RA Rec Center Proposal at Brown’s Chapel Park

Adam Viener — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:19:31 +0000

Deb Pestronk, an active member of Reston’s Tennis community, shares her opinion about the proposed Rec Center project at Brown’s Chapel Park, at the RCC / RA joint task force meeting on June 1st, 2009. Deb’s Background:

Served on Tennis Advisory Committee for 8.5 Years, as well as Chairperson.
Captain of Reston’s GWTAV2 Tennis Team for past 5 years
Served as President of Greater Washington Tennis Association’s Women’s Spring and Fall Tennis Team Team (representing over 56 teams)
About to be President of Golf Course Island Cluster Association, the largest Residential Cluster Associaton in Reston.

Jeff Thomas’ Opinion on RCC and RA Rec Center Proposal at Brown’s Chapel Park

Adam Viener — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:04:53 +0000

Jeff Thomas, President of Reston Little League and VP of Reston Youth Baseball, shares his opinion about the proposed Rec Center project at Brown’s Chapel Park, at the RCC / RA joint task force meeting on June 1st, 2009.