oh, man, Liz, I feel that in my bones. I was on a long run a few weeks ago and crossed that intersection (predictably, on my way to pick up my Alexandria Democratic Committee polo shirt at the west end farmer's market) and man, even as a seasoned (some might say grizzled) city runner who can glare impatient drivers into submission, that intersection scares the living hell out of me. And I was only on the south side of Braddock trying to get to the west side of Quaker -- a measly eight lanes of traffic! Needs the old Dave Thomas Circle treatment. Actually, plopping a Wendy's in the middle might make the damn thing better.
aaaaaanyway, I have 5 bsky invite codes and apparently no cool friends who want in, so Becky can I email you to distribute to non-dickheads??
A quick comment about the new Minnie Howard -- it kind of has to be big. The King Street campus of ACHS was running out of room when my daughter attended, and she graduated seven years ago.
The King-Braddock-Quaker Lane intersection is a nightmare for drivers, too, while not as treacherous as it is for pedestrians. God no! Do not make it like the old Dave Thomas Circle. I've been trapped there with no visible means of escape.
oh, man, Liz, I feel that in my bones. I was on a long run a few weeks ago and crossed that intersection (predictably, on my way to pick up my Alexandria Democratic Committee polo shirt at the west end farmer's market) and man, even as a seasoned (some might say grizzled) city runner who can glare impatient drivers into submission, that intersection scares the living hell out of me. And I was only on the south side of Braddock trying to get to the west side of Quaker -- a measly eight lanes of traffic! Needs the old Dave Thomas Circle treatment. Actually, plopping a Wendy's in the middle might make the damn thing better.
aaaaaanyway, I have 5 bsky invite codes and apparently no cool friends who want in, so Becky can I email you to distribute to non-dickheads??
I'll let you know if we get any takers!!
A quick comment about the new Minnie Howard -- it kind of has to be big. The King Street campus of ACHS was running out of room when my daughter attended, and she graduated seven years ago.
The King-Braddock-Quaker Lane intersection is a nightmare for drivers, too, while not as treacherous as it is for pedestrians. God no! Do not make it like the old Dave Thomas Circle. I've been trapped there with no visible means of escape.
I also have codes should the need arise.