Posts about John Cook
Should Fairfax control its roads?: VDOT controls all roads in counties, except in Arlington and Henrico. Fairfax supervisor John Cook wants Fairfax to control them too to improve maintenance. Chairman Sharon Bulova says Fairfax can't afford it. (Examiner) (Comment)
Talking transportation in Fairfax: Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova said it would be extremely expensive for the county to take over roads from VDOT. She also said its critical for mixed-use at Tysons to be walkable and bikeable. Meanwhile, County Supervisor John "A Bike Is Not A Transportation Device" Cook is skeptical about Tysons' proposed parking maximums. (FABB Blog) (Comment)
Federal government to John Cook: You're wrong: Allison points out that the federal policy statement on walking and bicycling being equally important as driving sounds almost directly aimed at Fairfax Supervisor John "bicycling is not transportation" Cook: "Consider walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes ... Walking and bicycling are efficient transportation modes for most short trips ... walking and bicycling should not be an afterthought in roadway design." (Comment)
Yes, a bicycle is a transportation device: John "a bicycle is not a transportation device" Cook has admitted that bicycles can be used for transportation, but since most people he knows drive, he opposes even a small fraction of funding for bike facilities that might increase that number. (TheWashCycle) (Comment)
A bicycle IS a transportation device: At least three people sent in this tip even though we've already posted it: Fairfax Supervisor John Cook (R) claimed "a bicycle is not a transportation device" during a recent debate over bike funding. FABB is pushing back. (Comment)
Why do elected Republicans hate bikes?: Fairfax supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) thinks bikes are not a transportation device, while Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) wants to eliminate the county's bicycle coordinator position. (TheWashCycle) (Comment)
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