Riding a Bike (Safely) in Charlottesville
More on the burgeoning bike accessibility in Charlottesville via C-Ville. I'd love to think that we are close to being able to easily bike everywhere around Charlottesville and Albemarle's urban ring, but these two paragraphs from Chiara Canzi's article say a lot: “This commuter trail…
How do People Commute in Charlottesville and Albemarle?
Mostly by car. Dead link at Charlottesville Tomorrow. The American Community Survey, conducted from 2005 to 2009, shows that 59 percent of Charlottesville residents drive by themselves to work, as well as 77 percent of Albemarle workers. On a related note, I've been looking for…
The Future of Charlottesville – Albemarle Transportation Looks Like …
Frankly, it looks like more of the same. Charlottesville Tomorrow reports on the Metropolitan Planning Organization's long range plan. While I'm cherry-picking quotes, I'd love to hear a counter-opinion. But members of the group's Policy Board seemed more concerned Wednesday with finding ways to fund…
Is Hollymead Poised to Grow?
More growth on the 29 North Corridor without infrastructure improvements - not enhancements like another deceleration lane and a stop light (or whatever other bandaid is proposed) but real improvements - is irresponsible. Homes in the 29 North area are affected every single day, as…
Your Home’s WalkScore – Edited
Now we (and you) can edit your home's walkability. One of my biggest complaints is how the data for WalkScore lagged due to the Charlottesville area's relatively small population/size/scale. No more. No one knows your neighborhood better than you! Now you can add and remove…
Albemarle County Set to Improve Two Roads
Probably. I'll believe it when I see it. Thanks to Charlottesville Tomorrow: - Jarman's Gap Road in Crozet will be widened and will get sidewalks and bike lanes - Georgetown Road in Charlottesville will get a sidewalk. And my favorite part of the article: (bolding…
Charlottesville is the 3rd Most Walkable City in Virginia
Don't take just my word for it. Walkscore says Charlottesville is the third most walkable City in Virginia. 50% of Charlottesville residents have a Walk Score of 70 or above. Charlottesville's most walkable neighborhoods are Downtown, 10th And Page, Main-Starr Hill. Charlottesville's least walkable neighborhoods…
Northtown Bike Trail – From Downtown to 29 North – Looks Great
The Northtown Trail is a smart, functional, bold and audacious plan that would likely help shape non-auto-dependent growth, reduce congestion on 29 and maybe help folks using it get more fit. It's a shame it will probably never be built. The plan for the Northtown…
Shutting Down a Successful Train?
There has to be a way ... shame the success is in the hands of politicians. Beginning service Oct. 1, 2009, in its first year the train brought in close to $6.4 million in revenues, far exceeding the $2.58 million that officials expected it to…
The Meadowcreek Parkway Might Be Completed
See a great photoset of the Meadowcreek Parkway Finally. Maybe. I won't hold my breath until I've actually driven on it. Councilors voted 3-2 — with Mayor Dave Norris and Councilor Holly Edwards opposed — to allowActing City Manager Maurice Jones to endorse the project's…