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1. I am not arguing for higher caps on development at Tysons at this time. I doubt theres sufficient demand for office space to make that relevant in the long run. There is time to adjust in the long run, if mode shares evolve more in the direction many of us hope, and some of us expect, than in the direction indicated by studies using traditional methodologies

but as for the proposed table 7 road expansions

"Road projects will be triggered by development approvals and traffic impact analysis. I don't think anyone is still considering your proposed standard -- the impact of LOS on Tysons development alone. That factor will be considered, but so too is the effects on through traffic and on surrounding areas. Your view was argued to the County, but rejected."

AFAIK many of those, including much of the expansion of Rte 7, has yet to be approved. Ergo, it will be argued again. And I hope to participate in that argument, and yes, I think that expenditure on the superhighwaying of rte 7 if it proves unnecessary to support Tysons growth, and is primarilly to support the surrounding areas, areas which are among the most affluent in the county, and which are getting the benefit of the silver line, needs to be weighed against other urgent transport needs in the county, including complete streets in places like Annandale, transit and complete streets projects to revitalize the Rte 1 corridor, the county bike plan, and transit expansions both serving Tysons (including on Gallows Rd) and elsewhere.

by AWalkerInTheCity on Jun 27, 2012 11:36 am • link • report