Does anyone think that our Queensbury Rd RxR crossing is any smoother now than it was prior to the CSX repair job in June? To me, it seems just as jarring as ever.
Meanwhile, I'm still wondering when the new crossing gates will be installed. While setting up at the Farmers' Market last week, around 2:30, I witnessed a pretty close call as someone weaved their car through the gates that were already in their down position. Fortunately, the train was moving at a moderate speed...
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Anyone got a Cafritz update?
We were unable, unfortunately, to attend either of the Cafritz meetings this past week... And I see their website has yet to be updated (presumably, they'll be filling in the "goals" section). Would anyone care to give us an update of what was said by presenters and those attending from our community?
Monday, July 16, 2007
A golden opportunity to build momentum for hiker-biker issues in Riverdale Park
There is an extraordinary opportunity for Riverdalians interested in promoting hiker/biker trails to meet with our county's Bicycle and Trails Advisory Group (BTAG) along with the Hyattsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee at a convenient local, evening meeting
(Tuesday, July 17, 7 pm, Hyattsville City Hall, 4310 Gallatin Street. South on Route 1, pass Franklin's Restaurant, turn right onto Gallatin St, it's on the right, directly across.the street from the post office.)
Anne Villeacres of the Hyattsville committee invited us and she feels this meeting is a good opportunity for us to make contacts, learn about and create local energy for improving trails in RP.
Below is the email from BTAG announcing the meeting. I definitely plan to attend (as does Rob Oppenheim) and we would love to have you join us.
Much work has already gone into the Trolley Line bike trail project. Personally, I'd like to help in any way I can, to build on that foundation, and see Riverdale Park continue to become a greener,
friendlier and safer place for pedestrians and bikers.
About BTAG...
The County Executive's office created BTAG to coordinate, advise and set bike trail development priorities and plans. BTAG meetings are normally held during office hours in Upper Marlboro,
so this is a rare chance for interested citizens to attend a local, evening meeting. It's my understanding that this evening meeting is, at least in part, in recognition of the dedicated, energetic and successful efforts of the Hyattsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Regular participants in BTAG meetings include the County Executive's Office, the Planning Department, the Parks Department, the Department of Environmental Resources, the State Highway Administration, the Department of Public Works and Transportation, the National Park
Service (NPS), several Bicycle and Trail Clubs, municipalities and civic associations.
More info about BTAG is available on their web page:
http://www.mncppc.org/Btag/BTAGmain.html
More info about the Hyattsville Bike an Pedestrian committee is available here:
http://www.hyattsvillewiki.com/page/Bike+and+Pedestrian+Safety+Committee
Here's the email announcing the meeting from Fred Shaffer of BTAG:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
"Shaffer, Fred" <Fred.Shaffer@ppd.mncppc.org> wrote:
Subject: BTAG Quarterly Meeting
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:43:22 -0400
From: "Shaffer, Fred" <Fred.Shaffer@ppd.mncppc.org>
The next quarterly meeting of the Prince George's County Bicycle and Trails Advisory Group (BTAG) is scheduled for:
Tuesday, July 17th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hyattsville City Hall
4310 Gallatin Street
Hyattsville
Please note the Tuesday meeting date and evening meeting time. This change from our usual meeting time was done to better coordinate with the Hyattsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Light refreshments will be served.
Issues on the agenda include:
Sidewalk retrofit/pedestrian safety needs in Hyattsville
Possible mountain bike skills park in Hyattsville
Master Plan of Transportation (Trails Element) – re-initiation and
upcoming fall workshops
South County Master Plan "Listening" Sessions with Trail User Groups
Paint Branch Trail Extension
Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail crossing of Paint Branch Parkway
BTAG letter to National Harbor
It will also be my pleasure to introduce Dan Janousek, a new planner in the Transportation Section at M-NCPPC. Dan will be spending approximately 50% of his time working on bicycle, trail, and pedestrian issues, and will be a big help ensuring that all of the trail projects, area master plans, and inter-jurisdictional coordination get the time and attention that they warrant. In addition to working with BTAG, he will begin by working on some subdivision review applications and the Subregion V Master Plan update. We will also be working together to bring the Trails GIS Layer up-to-date. Dan has previously worked on bicycle and trail issues in Montgomery County. Please forward to me additional agenda items. I can be reached via e-mail or at (301) 952-3661 for questions or comments.
(Tuesday, July 17, 7 pm, Hyattsville City Hall, 4310 Gallatin Street. South on Route 1, pass Franklin's Restaurant, turn right onto Gallatin St, it's on the right, directly across.the street from the post office.)
Anne Villeacres of the Hyattsville committee invited us and she feels this meeting is a good opportunity for us to make contacts, learn about and create local energy for improving trails in RP.
Below is the email from BTAG announcing the meeting. I definitely plan to attend (as does Rob Oppenheim) and we would love to have you join us.
Much work has already gone into the Trolley Line bike trail project. Personally, I'd like to help in any way I can, to build on that foundation, and see Riverdale Park continue to become a greener,
friendlier and safer place for pedestrians and bikers.
About BTAG...
The County Executive's office created BTAG to coordinate, advise and set bike trail development priorities and plans. BTAG meetings are normally held during office hours in Upper Marlboro,
so this is a rare chance for interested citizens to attend a local, evening meeting. It's my understanding that this evening meeting is, at least in part, in recognition of the dedicated, energetic and successful efforts of the Hyattsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Regular participants in BTAG meetings include the County Executive's Office, the Planning Department, the Parks Department, the Department of Environmental Resources, the State Highway Administration, the Department of Public Works and Transportation, the National Park
Service (NPS), several Bicycle and Trail Clubs, municipalities and civic associations.
More info about BTAG is available on their web page:
http://www.mncppc.org/Btag
More info about the Hyattsville Bike an Pedestrian committee is available here:
http://www.hyattsvillewiki.com
Here's the email announcing the meeting from Fred Shaffer of BTAG:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
"Shaffer, Fred" <Fred.Shaffer@ppd.mncppc.org> wrote:
Subject: BTAG Quarterly Meeting
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:43:22 -0400
From: "Shaffer, Fred" <Fred.Shaffer@ppd.mncppc.org>
The next quarterly meeting of the Prince George's County Bicycle and Trails Advisory Group (BTAG) is scheduled for:
Tuesday, July 17th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hyattsville City Hall
4310 Gallatin Street
Hyattsville
Please note the Tuesday meeting date and evening meeting time. This change from our usual meeting time was done to better coordinate with the Hyattsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Light refreshments will be served.
Issues on the agenda include:
Sidewalk retrofit/pedestrian safety needs in Hyattsville
Possible mountain bike skills park in Hyattsville
Master Plan of Transportation (Trails Element) – re-initiation and
upcoming fall workshops
South County Master Plan "Listening" Sessions with Trail User Groups
Paint Branch Trail Extension
Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail crossing of Paint Branch Parkway
BTAG letter to National Harbor
It will also be my pleasure to introduce Dan Janousek, a new planner in the Transportation Section at M-NCPPC. Dan will be spending approximately 50% of his time working on bicycle, trail, and pedestrian issues, and will be a big help ensuring that all of the trail projects, area master plans, and inter-jurisdictional coordination get the time and attention that they warrant. In addition to working with BTAG, he will begin by working on some subdivision review applications and the Subregion V Master Plan update. We will also be working together to bring the Trails GIS Layer up-to-date. Dan has previously worked on bicycle and trail issues in Montgomery County. Please forward to me additional agenda items. I can be reached via e-mail or at (301) 952-3661 for questions or comments.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Cafritz Web Site Up & Running
Well, the long-anticipated Cafritz Property web site is now up and running -- here, I've lifted the "Events/News" page, which describes the upcoming meetings on their calendar. The URL is http://www.cafritzpop.com/
Community Meeting
Thursday, July 26th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Riverdale Elementary School
Community Meeting
Thursday, July 26th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Riverdale Elementary School
Meeting Overview: Develop the Design Plan
Presentation and discussion of draft design principles for the Cafritz project area.
We will develop draft design principles for each of the nine categories that we have used to solicit community ideas, input and concerns. We will use those principles, modified to include the input from our July sessions, to guide the development of a conceptual plan for the Cafritz site. This meeting will be replicated in its entirety on July 28th.
Community Meeting
Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 am to noon Riverdale Elementary School
Meeting Overview: Develop the Design Plans
The subject matter of this presentation will be identical to that of the July 26 meeting.
Community Meeting
Thursday, September 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Riverdale Elementary School
Meeting Overview: Refine the Design Plans
The concept plan will be discussed and will include information on the following: building heights, land uses and locations, the developmentprogram, street network and circulation patterns, parking locations,open spaces, neighborhood bike and sidewalk connections, publicamenities, sustainability features and storm water retention.
This meeting will be replicated in its entirety on Sept. 18th.
Community Meeting
Saturday, September 18th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Riverdale Elementary School
Meeting Overview: Refine the Design Plans
The subject matter of this presentation will be identical to that of the Sept. 15 meeting.
- Download Press Release June 20, 2007
- Community Summary Session June 14th, 2007
- Community Workshop June 2nd & 7th, 2007
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