Rappahannock Commission Asking for Ideas for 610!

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   The county is short on funds, but if a business could get involved it would be a great idea.  And what better than a coffee shop?  Although, I feel like I am dreaming when I even say coffee shop in a commuter lot....but it would be pretty neat.  :)

	Think!

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
DC_Slugger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC_Slugger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2002 at 3:44pm
	The county is short on funds, but if a business could get involved it would be a great idea. And what better than a coffee shop? Although, I feel like I am dreaming when I even say coffee shop in a commuter lot....but it would be pretty neat. :) Think!

610slug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote 610slug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2002 at 4:15pm
	Garrett construction sure has a bunch of money...

Arbo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 May 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Arbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2002 at 4:25pm
	What about a walking bridge that goes OVER 610 (say between the mall they're puttin in and the 7-11 across from it)?

Patricia Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Patricia Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 2002 at 8:30am
	Starbucks has a lot of money too! Maybe we could talk to them about putting a store on 610... Now you've got me dreaming! I'm sure if you got to the right person with these idea's someone would bite. I'm new to the area and am still astonished at the number of people that cross through the 610 lot alone going to and from work. It's a gold mine ready to be struck for any savy business person. The $$$ are definitely there. Patricia Stafford/610

DC_Slugger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC_Slugger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 2002 at 8:51am
	Well who do you go to with these ideas? I mean it would be wonderful if it happened, but who actually has to make it happen? Think!

Arbo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 May 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Arbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 2002 at 11:46am
	These may be some good ideas to pass on to Gary Pash at his upcoming Town Hall meeting.

peedee87 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Aug 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote peedee87 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 2002 at 12:17pm
	I believe that Gary Pash or a representative from Rappahanock Area Development Commission is planning to monitor this topic and that it was set up for us to brainstorm and provide ideas and suggestions. I know that I wasn't being realistic when I suggested what I did, but you have to put it out there on the chance that it may be taken serious. I believe that our situation will resolve itself. It kinda already has. Those that arrive early continue to do business as usual in the old lot (Staffordsborough) and those who are 6:30 a.m. and later go to the new. The biggest unresolved issue is the rules for return/drop off. Are drivers expected to go to both lots? Are slugs expected to walk from the old lot to the new? What type of signs will be posted at the Pentagon to distinguish the two lots if any? What type of security measure will be put in place to ensure the pedestrian safety? What type of traffic patterns will be set to accomodate the increased traffic? Trish

DC_Slugger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC_Slugger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 2002 at 12:42pm
	I agree with you. It does seem to have already worked itself out and is working really well. The issues on getting between the two lots need to be worked out, but I have not had any problems yet. I think we just need to ask drivers before we get in their cars if they are going to the Mine road or 610 lots. Maybe if we get together at the meeting we can collaborate. I think some sort of walkway would be nice. Think!

DC_Slugger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC_Slugger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 2002 at 4:24pm
	I have a new flyer stating that Mine road is not the "Relocated" slug line, but the "New" slug line for when the Old 610 lot fills up. If you would like a copy of it, please email me at Kwest@cwa-union.org Thanks! Have a great weekend...with an extended day I am sure we all will. Think!

tdar20 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tdar20 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2002 at 7:41am
	All good ideas.....however does anybody thing that Stafford county will come up withthe money to support a parking garage? Even if they did, and after the tax increase and a lengthly study we are still looking at 10 years!! The idea of private business is an excellent one but I think that parking would then become a $ issue for the folks that park there. Hopefully a great idea will pop up soon!