Just paving springfield or more?

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   check out the bob's closed thread in the general message area.

	Merlin

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merlin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote merlin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 12:40pm
	check out the bob's closed thread in the general message area. Merlin

pbinkley Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pbinkley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 12:20pm
	I agree that it is a bit far. Also, just for ease of transition, the Springfield plaza might be the most logical change for those not on the web to find... quote: Originally posted by osang1057 [br]Gambrill Road is too far from Backlick area.

osang1057 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote osang1057 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 12:17pm
	Gambrill Road is too far from Backlick area.

osang1057 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote osang1057 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 12:15pm
	May I suggest that we use the area at Springfield Plaza. The point of line might be convenience. This is the area where we usually dropped off in the afternoon. Beside the Bank. Parking lot area. We can also start a new slug line (morning) near K-mart. At least this area is safe and not too busy.

pwbnd Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pwbnd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 10:31am
	223 spaces....not sure how that compares to the current lot. http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/const-project.asp?ID=130 Served by both Metrobus and Fairfax Co. Connector as well.

pbinkley Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pbinkley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 10:17am
	Is there enough space there for people to park and catch a ride, as there is at the shopping mall currently? quote: Originally posted by pwbnd [br]If a permanent move is required, I'd propose that we look at moving to the commuter lot at the intersection of Gambrill Road and Fairfax Co. Parkway. There was some interest in starting a line there a few months back, but as far as I know it never really took off. This disruption might be enough to get it rolling. It's got very easy access to HOV lanes for both morning and evening commuters.

pwbnd Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pwbnd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 10:04am
	If a permanent move is required, I'd propose that we look at moving to the commuter lot at the intersection of Gambrill Road and Fairfax Co. Parkway. There was some interest in starting a line there a few months back, but as far as I know it never really took off. This disruption might be enough to get it rolling. It's got very easy access to HOV lanes for both morning and evening commuters.

chmp Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote chmp Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 9:31am
	I propose that in the interin we use the church parking lot, and I am sure that will only work for this week. It would be tricky as that access road goes pretty far back. Another option would be to bombard the Mobile station. Either way I think we need to keep it after the light. Also you can call Dana Kaufmann's office at 703-971-6262

genibee Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Nov 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote genibee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 9:15am
	We definitely can't do what we did this morning - having the line form on the main road was really dangerous for all concerned.

pbinkley Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pbinkley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2006 at 9:12am
	That's a very good question. There is a section on the Slug Lines web site for starting a new line. That should have some good ideas. I wonder if moving the line over to the parking lot across the Franconia road would be a decent alternative. It might get too congested and also cause problems with the bank and other vendors.