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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It doesn't need to be expanded but it should be returned to its prior state (a four lane road).  The city of Alexandria should also focus money and resources on roads that are actually unsafe, such as the poorer, west end of Seminary.

We should also not be building sidewalks on a road itself.  And if one community wants to add a sidewalk on one side of the road for their own use, they should provide an easement through their property for that sidewalk.  The city should not spend $1.5 million of anyone's money (grant money included) to build a sidewalk over asphalt for a non-taxpaying entity.  If we have to keep the dieted road as is, everyone is better off with a bike lane in each direction rather than leaving the "real" sidewalk on the south end of the road unbuffered and having east bound bike lanes that begin and end at random. [/quote]

The Seminary existed long before Seminary Road was a 4 lane road.  They should not have to pay for a sidewalk (which is open to all). Its the City's responsibility to provide sidewalks on both sides of every major street.

If you are so concerned that bike lanes end "at random" then you will push to fill the bike lane gap on King, near Janney's - it would only take removing a few parking spots.  But I suspect your complaint about the quality of the bike lane on Seminary may not be made in complete good faith.

As for the west end of Seminary, I look forward to seeing the "keep it 4" people present actual plans to improve pedestrian safety there. Ones that do not involve simply discouraging pedestrians from crossing the street. [/quote]

And the Seminary can grant an easement for a sidewalk on their land to make the sidewalk less costly.  No one is going to use it expect residents of VTS. Also, why does the city need sidewalks in that location as opposed to the many, many other sidewalks that would cost a fraction of the money and are desperately needed, but not installed because they aren't in the budget?

I walk on Seminary nearly every day so please don't tell me about my concerns.  I am one of the ONLY pedestrians I ever see during my (nearly) twice daily walks. Staff f'ed up that design.

City already repaved the west side so no "keep it at 4" anytime soon. Because they don't really care about safety. I suspect you aren't involved in city traffic and safety related issues or you would already know that.

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