[RP TownTalk] SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE – REGARDING THE HIKER BIKER TRAIL

[Mike Culp]

Yes, Disappointing. Wondering why it is so hard to integrate the continuous
function of the trail into their construction phasing plan. Routing the
trail along the alley behind the new town homes demonstrates how they
didn't think this through...

On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 3:47 PM, Lisa Martin <lisamarymartin at verizon.net>
wrote:

> I agree. The opening of this trail has been delayed so many times. It's
> long overdue.
>
> On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 3:25 PM, Dan Behrend <danbehrend at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> This is disappointing.
>>
>> While I certainly don't condone the actions that led to the developer's
>> decision to again limit pedestrian access to the site - vandalism, two
>> bad drivers, a letter from a resident of College Park - there has to be
>> a better solution than blocking the trail for two weeks or longer.
>>
>> At a minimum, it would've been nice if they waited until the sidewalk
>> along Route 1 was finished before they installed the fence.
>>
>> As someone who bikes on DC roads with high volumes of traffic past the
>> construction of a bridge, two very tall buildings, a stadium, and a
>> national memorial everyday, I don't understand why having a trail through
>> Riverdale Park Station proves to be so difficult.
>>
>> Can someone from the town please clarify whether this is going to be a
>> recurring issue with the trail being inaccessible because the developer
>> will not permit access due to nearby construction? What happens to the
>> trail when they finish building 5 garage, start on the hotel, etc.?
>>
>> Also, did the town have any input in closing the trail yesterday?
>>
>>
>>
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