Bob's Closed

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   Just got this from Supervisor Kaufman

	"Folks,

	I�ve heard you and here�s what we�re doing to help:

	Short term, we are trying to get the lot re-opened to sluggers.  The Circuit City site is private property and not subject to our direct control.

	Long term, I have secured Fairfax County Board of Supervisors� approval to have our staff begin discussions with the owners for possible purchase of the lots to preserve them for use by sluggers and other commuters.  

	Also, late this year, construction will begin on another park and ride lot on Backlick (at its intersection with the Fairfax County Parkway.)  This lot will also offer immediate access for the hot lanes and will provide additional opportunities for sluggers.

	The slugging system works and I will do everything I can to keep your private initiative alive and well.

	Dana Kauffman

	Lee District Supervisor

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colossus911 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 19 May 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote colossus911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Aug 2006 at 2:08pm
	Just got this from Supervisor Kaufman "Folks, I�ve heard you and here�s what we�re doing to help: Short term, we are trying to get the lot re-opened to sluggers. The Circuit City site is private property and not subject to our direct control. Long term, I have secured Fairfax County Board of Supervisors� approval to have our staff begin discussions with the owners for possible purchase of the lots to preserve them for use by sluggers and other commuters. Also, late this year, construction will begin on another park and ride lot on Backlick (at its intersection with the Fairfax County Parkway.) This lot will also offer immediate access for the hot lanes and will provide additional opportunities for sluggers. The slugging system works and I will do everything I can to keep your private initiative alive and well. Dana Kauffman Lee District Supervisor

colossus911 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 19 May 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote colossus911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Aug 2006 at 2:12pm
	Sludge the problem was drivers sure, trying to figure out what to do. With a big line of slugs standing on the side of Old Keene Mill, drivers were slowing (some were stopping) to pick up slugs. But instead of helping with the situation right at the point the cops were sitting 100 yards down the road ticketing drivers. My point is the cops could have helped direct traffic, and manage the situation, instead they stood by as bystanders and tickted. Seems like a failure of operation to me.

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: 02 Aug 2006 at 8:34am
	Thanks to those of you who took the time to put up signs @ Bob's!! Is there anyway that we can position the lines a little better so it's more convenient for the drivers (and safer for riders). At certain times this morning, there was quite a traffic jam with cars stopped on the road because they couldn't get into the parking lot. If anybody has any good ideas, maybe we could set up the signs to say "Line for 14th/L'Enfant) starts here" and "Line for 18th starts here."

Linda Waller Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Linda Waller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2006 at 1:21pm
	We have just received word that the Circuit City slug site will be reopened either tomorrow morning or Friday morning. Apparently, the site was closed for routine maintenance�resurfacing�and the contractor was not aware of the slug use. The high heat has slowed the asphalt cure time. If I had to guess, I�d say that with today�s heat and humidity, Friday seems more likely.

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: 02 Aug 2006 at 1:27pm
	THANK YOU!!!!