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[quote=Anonymous]I have a different perspective - the data VDOT has put forth is either averages or based on estimates. So, they don't really know what the impact currently is, nor will be.

Yes, there are backups, people are missing extracurricular activities, neighborhoods are being used as cut-throughs, people are driving erratically, etc. It will be an inconvenience. No one is disputing that.

But folks, we need some ACTUAL NUMBERS here. Numbers that show how bad this really is - whether it's on Georgetown Pike, 123 or 7. Based on the VDOT presentation, they don't have actual numbers. I think that's a point a lot of people are missing.

It's 4 months. VDOT has even said it will take a month to get the study running. It will be a short, finite study that will produce ACTUAL DATA that might actually inform the entire region's traffic issues. Honestly. You can't dispute actual data. Averages and estimates, those are disputable.

Let them do the study. They have pledged heightened police presence and similar measures to what they have done at Georgetown Pike during that time period. I think the ACTUAL DATA will show that the traffic problems in this area of McLean can't be isolated to Georgetown Pike as it relates to the Beltway. I think it will show that it's far worse than anyone thinks. And (gasp) that might get them to take a look at all three areas affected as the result of one study. Because, the next step is restricting another ramp for another study. So another 4 month pilot.

It's 4 months. We'll all live. Really. Take a long term approach and let the study prove what it needs to prove. Then there is some actual fuel to fight the issues. You can actually put up some real numbers and argue.

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