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

[Alan K. Thompson]

Hi Dan,

The Town had no input on closing the trail - I myself found out that it had
happened from Alison Spain's e-mail.

I am working collaboratively with John Rigg (College Park Council Member),
representatives from the developer, and staff from College Park and
Riverdale Park to address the concerns that led to the closure and get the
trail reopened soon.  I am expecting a communication from the developer
later today that will clarify the schedule.

Best regards,

Alan


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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Alan K. Thompson, Mayor
Town of Riverdale Park
5008 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
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