Rappahannock Commission Asking for Ideas for 610!

I have spoken to VDOT and they have given me in a laissez-faire manner the green light to organize and orchestrate an effort to use the Mine Road Slug Parking lot for Rosslyn Riders and Drivers. That way we will alleviate the crowding in the Staffordborough parking lot and avoid the double whammy spectre of (1) slugs having to cross 610 in the morning or evening and (2) drivers having to drop off slugs at both Staffordborough and Mine Road slug lots. I will put out fliers shortly. Any questions, comments, or suggestions, call Mark J at 540 657 4012 or 703 696 9490.

Just an idea -

I believe there should be an effort to spread the word by handing out flyers in the mornings and evenings at 610. A lot of people are either not aware or not able to access this web site. After there is a collection of ideas, I think that the Rappahannock Area Development Commission should host a meeting that is widely publicized and that all commuters can attend and vote.

In the interim, I don't think people who are just trying to get to work should be threatened by tickets or towing. It is not their fault that the parking lot built 10 years ago does not hold the capacity of commuter residents that exists today.

I don't know an answer that will work for everyone - but I do know that something needs to be done shortly because the situation is not getting any better. From what I understand the smaller lot off Staffordboro Blvd will be eliminated for the development of the new shopping center. The new spots that are to be added to the existing larger lot should be done so before the smaller lot is closed - also, there should be more than 150 spots added. In addition, it would be helpful if there is another outlet. The road past the school used to be open - why can it be open after school hours? Many of us arrive at the lot by 5:30 - 6:15 well after school activities.

Perhaps all DC Commuters could use one lot, and Pentagon & surrounding areas could use another lot. Another lot meaning Mine Rd.

For me the better solution would be to use 630. There is less traffic and it saves me 40-60mins of commuting time/day.

As for future plans, the lots should have direct access from I-95 (similar to the Horner Rd. lot off Prince William Pkwy) and they should have more than one outlet. Also, the lots need to be built and planned for future growth. I believe Stafford County is the 2nd fastest growing county in Virginia and I have heard there are some 17000 people that commute/day to the DC metro area from Stafford/Fredericksburg area.