Da streets should be local Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 99.9% of all streets in NoVa are the > responsibility of VDOT. But think about it -- how > can a state agency be expected to know the street > maintenance needs of all local streets across the > Commonwealth of Virginia? > > Practically all Virginia cities & towns own and >
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Let's look at the last time Fairfax County Department of Public Works had to resolve a highway maintenance situation. Everyone remembers the hay truck fire on 66 westbound during rush hour this past summer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairfaxcounty/5915478035/in/set-72157627147021762/ Fairfax County Many people including myself believe the county took an inordinate amount of time to reopen the
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The WaPo's Answer Man gives us a little background on the hydroelectric dam pictures on the first page of this thread http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/little-is-left-of-bull-run-dam-that-once-helped-electrify-manassas/2011/12/08/gIQAvF9wkO_story.html What are the details on the remains of a hydroelectric power plant in Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, on the western edge of Fairfax County, ne
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Hate you all Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You don't even have to be out of state to know how > to drive in the snow. The same god damn thing > happens every year and yet people can't learn! You know what else happens every year? People rush out and buy snow shovels when snow is forecast. It snows every year, you had one last year, what happened to i
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hadenuf Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So, it takes three months to determine where to > place jersey walls? Well they had to cast the concrete for them first. For the price we're paying for this project, we can't have used jersey walls. Only top of the line shit on this project.
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He Is Delusional Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think your "tips" are going to help several > criminals who were not familiar with some of the > "inside" Best Buy policies when it comes to > security. They'll now know that they can head > into a rest room and the trail is off. They'll > also know that once they're out the door, they > ju
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Big Brother is Watching.... Wrote: > Weren't cameras installed in the cafeterias > because of theft of foods. What has happened to > those cameras? Were they removed? They were indeed removed...because they did not help to reduce the amount of food being stolen.
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Commuter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would also like to add that eventually, the > EZPass transponders featuring the switch to > indicate "carpool" or "toll" will be eliminated. > The concern is that a toll is charged or not > charged when the vehicles occupants may have > changed from a previous trip and the driver > forgets to switch i
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Megan supporter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's because > everyone in fairfax county knows Megan is a true > leader, and that Nell didn't even hold a candle to > Megan in terms of leadership. No it's not. She won because nobody bothered to vote in this election.
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Neville Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hmmm. So road crashes cost us billions annually? > > "D.C. area crashes add up: $7.4 billion a year" > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/commuting/dc-a > rea-crashes-add-up-74-billion/2011/11/02/gIQAu67pi > M_story.html > > And a "road diet" reduces crashes by about 6% in > one compariso
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theycallmethefireman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oh, and before you go calling those guys and girls > "morons" who "fuck up all the time", I would > really like to see you try. Easy to critize > someone for something when you haven't even given > what they do a shot. Let me preface this by saying that I have great respect and appreciation for o
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The sign says TRUCKS ENTERING HIGHWAY. You should read the signs and act accordingly
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I Notice This Way Too Much Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yeah, big pet peeve of mine. If there's anyone > here who does in fact like keeping their lights > off, please speak up. I'd love to hear the other > side of the arguement I don't turn my headlights on unless absolutely necessary for me to see so that I can save gas. I also do not turn them o
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Move to an apartment where the heat is free or provided centrally by the landlord. Just be sure to check the lease to make sure they aren't going to scam you with some fee at the end of the heating season for high energy costs. Now of course if it is centrally provided then you run the risk that it will either be cold as shit if the landlord is jewish or hot as shit if your neighbors complain th
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Also, to anyone going down to Richmond, note that I-95 is going to be down to one lane each direction for the whole weekend in the city. Take I-295 around!
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Bob Bruhns Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Remarkably, the problem appears to have been > solved, at least temporarily. Traffic is normal > (actually light) both ways on Rt 123 / Chain > Bridge Road there. Don't ask me how that can be, > it was a roaring leak that made waves in the air > in the early afternoon. I guess the gas company > was
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In Richmond, anything that is not bolted down will be stolen in 24 hours or less. The Richmond Times-Dispatch says that the truck was stolen near the Virginia Center Commons mall, which is literally adjacent to State Police Division Headquarters. State Police on the job.
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A Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What you guys do not realize is that the majority > of the people coming to the popes head light are > people cutting through. They are not even > residents along popes head. I own a house along > popes head and I constantly see people speeding on > that road. And it is not just 5 over, it is 15 > over and 20
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supposedly, a Fairfax County employee posted that.
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Just say Yes to Jerry Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's not Connelly's fault! It's just that all > these projects need to be completed, by having the > crews working 24/7 in (3) eight hour shifts. The union PLA agreements won't allow any workers to work more than 4 hours in a 24 hour period...
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JBass Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So I was taking a right onto Fair Lakes Circ from > Fair Lakes Pkwy on the Dicks side and as I entered > the turn lane received a right turn signal from > the light. The cars turning left from the circle > onto the parkway also had a green signal. > Typically this wouldnt be a problem if there were > a "
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1995hoo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Gulf station in that picture appears to be > located on the property of what is now an Exxon > station, which is next to a Denny's. The picture > appears to have been taken from just in front of > what is now a Rite Aid. I'm thinking the large building at the back left is the Verizon building
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Any idiot could have predicted this. Lanes are narrow, they have solid lines dividing them so it is a surprise when someone changes lanes because others don't expect it. The acceleration lanes are too short and end in jersey barriers so people have to cut over fast. The orange signs that have replaced the green exit signs are confusing and much too small to be read easily. And of course GPS's w
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100 Million dollars for 2 lanes four miles long. I do not understand how this project is costing this much money. 10 foot bike lanes shared use paths on each side will probably add to this cost. Good thing the bikers will never use them.
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eesh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > A Prius is a hatchback, you fold the rear seats > down and you have a very large amount of room. You > don't need a 300 horsepower engine, heavy duty > suspension and 4wd to haul around a lot of things. and then you cannot have anyone sit in those seats...
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Kilton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > LexusHybird Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > It sucks to not own an electric car, > > fuel-efficient or hybrid car. Enjoy your gas > > guzzler and the gas rape. Keep throwing that > > money away at the pump. > > LOL, gotta love all the "trucker
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The gas tax is unfair because any fucker who drives a Prius or other fuel-efficient car pays less tax then someone who drives a Ford Excursion, even if they use the road the same amount. Tolls are much better. As long as they put in EZ Pass express lanes then all will be well.
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Tyrone Shoelaces Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've been trying to figure out what has been up > with the traffic this week on the Parkway, did > they screw up the timers on the lights? What's > going on, it's taking an hour what took 25 minutes > in the spring. I know school is back but it's > never been this bad. BRAC realignment means a
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Who breaks into a house at 8 am? What kind of 70 year old people are still asleep at 8 am?
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/fairfax-countys-braddock-district-candidates-hold-first-debate/2011/09/15/gIQAmNCFUK_blog.html "Campbell, as an independent candidate short on cash, said he couldn’t afford signs. “I have not littered your highway with a single sign,” Campbell said. “I may be guilty of a lot of things, but I ain’t guilty of signs.” " So, as the long
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