Comments for “Palisades Trolley Trail & Foundry Trestle Feasibility Study”
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Need to re-open trail under trestle bridge immediately
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This is a difficult intersection for pedestrians now. Will be worse if add bikes. Can you make this a proper 4-way intersection?
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Will need new bridge here
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What does Georgetown University think about this?
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Pave the trail - add Cabi stations too!
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"Place a dot on the map where you access the trail" response
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"Place a dot on the map where you access the trail" respons
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"Place a dot on the map where you access the trail" response
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Please don't pave the trail. One of the key attractions to this neighborhood for me and many residents is its natural beauty. The woods through which the trolley trail traverses offer a treasured respite from the hustle and bustle of city life that all -- young, seniors and families -- should be able to enjoy. Paving the path would significantly diminish beauty and enjoyment of the trail. And it is totally unnecessary because we already have the paved Capital Crescent Trail.
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What makes the Palisades special is that we have one of the few remaining natural grass paths in the area. We already have lots of paved trails and gravel trails. As an abutting owner to the Trolley Trail, who uses it daily, I strongly advocate that the Trolley Trail be kept natural, and not be touched. It gives our kids a place to play and wander, safe from cyclists.
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I concur with the other comments recommending a connecting bike/pedestrian bridge from the Palisades (IVO of the Rec Center) to the CCT. The area already has two surfaced recreational trails connecting to Georgetown: the CCT and the towpath. Turning the trolley trail into a third such paved trail is unnecessary. I write this a someone who bikes on the trolley trail everyday, but who recognizes that the supposed benefits to be derived from paving it could be realized by other means.
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Access to the Arizona ave bridge as alternative to crossing Arizona without a light- this would be a plus. But it should link the existing sidewalks on Sherier and just be an option for the GREENway.
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This green trail is a neighborhood asset. One feels safe walking there, listening to the birds and ambling quietly along. This is a rare blessing to have in a big city. Yes, grading to improve drainage might be nice. But to make a crushed gravel, bikable, path, when other nearby routes like streets and sidewalks are available, is taking away more tan it is adding. Keep the greenway green!!!!
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The Crescent Trail and the Towpath do in fact 'connect' with Georgetown -- they lead directly into it. Georgetown U is, admittedly, uphill from both. But no trail can eliminate all encounters with hills.
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Where the trail crosses Chain Bridge Road, is especially tricky. The road in very narrow, the ouse are very close together and hence, very close to the trail. The city does not maintain this tree, we currently have a huge sink hole which we've been promised would be fixed right at the mouth of the trail. There is parking congestion and we would not want to see traffic signs or lights so close to our homes, literally feet away from the trail. There are many walkers who already use the trail as it is, who would not be able to use it if heavy bike traffic is the end result of this "trail project". Let the trail remain natural and do not connect it to a larger path to Georgetown. We have easy access tot he crescent Trail, we do not need or want another similar trial in this neighborhood.
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Leave as is.
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Leave this alone
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Get rid of the bridge
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Consider expanding the study survey limits to include the rest of the old trolley right of way between Galena Pl and Norton St. The median on Sherier Pl would be a good location for an extension of the trail, which could then connect to the Capital Crescent Trail through an improved link from Norton St.
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This area is constantly used by neighbors and visitors to walk and play out of the way of sports play, cyclists, skateboarders, etc. It is the last natural, walkable space to do that or walk a dog safely out of the fray. There is already plenty of pavement in the park and along Sherier for wheeled traffic, which does not mix with pedestrian use!
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This area is constantly used by neighbors and visitors to walk and play out of the way of field play, cyclists, skateboards, etc. It is also the only place to walk a dog out of the way of the activities at the park and traffic.
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THe reason this turn is here is because of the D6 bus. The D6 should be rerouted to turn right on Q Street.
During the evening rush hour, the D6 comes down here but gets stuck in traffic so most people get off on Qst,
The only reason the bus comes south on Foxhall and makes this right hand turn is to service 2 bus stops....both of which are a less than 2 minute walk to Q st.
One of the stops is 1001390 and the other is right at Q ST.
Eliminate the D6 coming down Foxhall to make a right on Macarthur Blvd and you can radically redo this intersection.Liked 0 times -
Watch DC Preservation League’s video on the trestle for background on its importance. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ktbE0Fmq2nk
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No lighting on the trail please!
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Please note that creating a sidewalk here would mean cutting down a vibrant and mature pin oak, and three young and healthy chinkapin oak trees. If a side walk must be created, a retaining wall will be needed
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