Shellhorn & Ashburn Blvd

I am pretty sure they ran the power line early this week right past the bank.

 

So we were at that intersection today and everyone was SO polite...since nobody in line could figure out who''s turn it was to go! Dammit get that light turned on already...oh yeah - and the lights in Southern Walk.

And for all you eagle eyes out there...Kaos thinks he has found the new dream speedway...any guesses? I thought he was to "advanced** ***" to still want to be Speed Racer - although more than his mouth can move

 

According to the article it looks like the Chipotle delay reached an agreement with Dominion Power and is back in the developer's hands. What could Chipotle possibly disagree with regarding this light?

http://loudounextra.washingtonpost....pays-signal-delays-and-grrrr-route-7-backups/

 

You don't think they'd have the easement BEFORE the shopping center and light were built?!?!?

 

"Almost makes you want to boycott Chipotle for this delay"....not a bad idea

 

I am all for that. I had no idea that Chipotle was the hold up.

 

the light that we *really* need is the one at ashburn village and waxpool. that intersection is beyond ridiculous.

 

I agree - that one is bad too!! Why in the world would Chipotle hold this whole thing up? I'd be interested to hear their reasoning!

 

Sounds like they will need to dig through Chipolte's property to run power, and Chipolte wanted assurance that it would be done right. Can't blame them, really -- I would want the same if someone was digging through my yard.

The real question is, why weren't these easements taken care of long ago? Seems like the contractor responsible for the light didn't plan very well.

 

That's nothing new around this area....no planning.....

 

Although perhaps not in his direct line of responsibility, I suggest a note to our Dulles district supervisor and fellow Broadlands resident, Stevens Miller (stevens.miller@loudoun.gov). He should 1) apply interest/pressure to VDOT, the developer, and the property owners, 2) work to have the county permiting rules changed so that all of the plans including, but not limited to traffic lights, are completed upfront and make occupancy permits contingent on this step and, 3) strengthen the county planning and transportation department staffs so that they can be proactive on these matters.

This was the same sort of story with the light at B'lands Blvd. and Claiborne. If occupancy permits for the shopping center had been contingent on completion of the light, it would have been a short wait. Instead it took a year. I bet if the start of the developer's rental income was waiting on finishing that light it would have been a bit faster.

-Jim

 

Jim-
I've already spoken to him and gave him that exact advice.
I also know he's been pressuring the Developer and Chipotle to get this thing resolved.

 

Another bad accident at this intersection today.... Three fire trucks, two police cars, and two crunched up vehicles. Looks like someone turned left while someone else went straight, and one or the other wasn't paying attention.

Maybe NOW they'll turn the lights on? How many people need to be seriously injured before they flip the switch? Perhaps the developer and Chipotle can be held responsible for these peoples' medical bills.

Geez.

 

The box and meter were installed today

 

AMEN!

 

Why should they be held responsible for peoples stupidity not following the rules or watching for the other driver when perhaps on their cell phone etc or just not paying attention. This is also becoming a very dangerous place for the kids learning to drive also..

A light may become even more dangerous when someone runs it and slams into someone at fifty miles an hour.

 

A couple weeks ago I had my kids in the car with me and I was making a left turn to go towards Home Depot. When it was my turn to go, I did a second look around (like I always do before going into that intersection) and a car was coming down the hill (probably just came off of the Greenway) extremely fast and did not see the stop sign and blew through it. :scaredeyes: My two year old's side of the car would have been hit had I turned.

This light needs to be turned on ASAP! Also I sure hope there's plans for a light at Waxpool Rd. and Ashburn Village Blvd. That intersection is crazy as well.

 

Why? Because they created an inherently unsafe intersection in a high traffic zone without proper precaustions - that's negligence - probably criminal. Since those poles were erected I count no fewer than four other sets of lights in the greater Ashburn Area that have been erected AND energized.

Sadly for us poor slobs in Broadlands, this is the norm. How long did we wait for (and how many near fatal accidents did we have) before the lights at Waxpool & Claiborne were put up & turned on? At least two years and one spinal injury.

I don't know about you, but in my work place if you don;t do your job, you pay for it. The developer and VDOT have NOT done their jobs here.

 

I understand the concern and need for the traffic light, but I think the problem is much deeper than just having a light there. People need to understand how to navigate and operate their vehicles in a large intersection like that. Lets say, the lights are in, but we have a large storm similar to the one we had recently and the power goes out. People need to learn and understand how to correctly use a large 4 way intersection. I don't think the developer can or should be held responsible. Motor vehicle operators have the responsibility to use correct judgment in this case.