New Alexandria Bicycle Maps

[mstone]

These maps look busy enough as-is

^ this

[komorebi]

I just think it'd be really fun to ride on EVERY SINGLE ROAD the city calls bike friendly, and then decide if we agreed with them or not .

So I actually tried mapping this out, and it turned into a really interesting route optimization problem. I'm sure a GIS/mapping expert could do a better job, but here's one suggested route for all of the on-street bike routes, bike lanes, or shared lane markings south of King: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27995029.

Anyone want to go for a bike ride this Sunday?

[komorebi]

Anyone want to go for a bike ride this Sunday?

All right -- based on conversations at tonight's Fridays at the Fountain, it sounds like there's interest in doing this! Here's the plan: optional breakfast meetup at the Whole Foods on Duke Street at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, roll out at 9:00 a.m. Bring sunscreen, a copy of the Alexandria bike map so that you can make notes about any errors on the map, and lots of patience (because I'm going to be slooooow on the hills).

[lordofthemark]

So I actually tried mapping this out, and it turned into a really interesting route optimization problem. I'm sure a GIS/mapping expert could do a better job, but here's one suggested route for all of the on-street bike routes, bike lanes, or shared lane markings south of King: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27995029.

Anyone want to go for a bike ride this Sunday?

I probably won't make it. Please feel free to ride very slowly on Seminary. There is discussion going on on Next door, and I am not happy. I am sure Jim will talk me down, but I am in the mood for a full on Critical Mass approach on Seminary.

[CaseyKane50]

All right -- based on conversations at tonight's Fridays at the Fountain, it sounds like there's interest in doing this! Here's the plan: optional breakfast meetup at the Whole Foods on Duke Street at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, roll out at 9:00 a.m. Bring sunscreen, a copy of the Alexandria bike map so that you can make notes about any errors on the map, and lots of patience (because I'm going to be slooooow on the hills).

I will be there, at least for the first hour of the ride. I will have extra copies of the current map with me.

Below is a table showing all of the streets or trails (hills were included that either noted bike infrastructure or on-street bike route) that were flagged as having hills in the Alexandria Bicycle Map published in 2015-2016 . Of note, six of the hills have earned the coveted double caret that seems to represent a steeper climb - Chambliss Trail, West Braddock (westbound between Russell and West Windsor), Howard, King (westbound between Russell and Upland), Mt. Ida (westbound between Commonwealth and Sycamore) and Walnut.

Street	Direction	Notes
Birch Street	Eastbound	Between Russell and Holly
Braddock Road, West	Eastbound	Between Beauregard and Hampton
Braddock Road, West	Westbound	Between Hampton and Beauregard
Braddock Road, West	Eastbound	Between North Van Dorn and Howard
Braddock Road, West	Westbound	Between Quaker and Early
Braddock Road, West	Westbound	Between Valley and Crest
Braddock Road, West	Eastbound	Between Valley and Cameron Mills
Braddock Road, West	Westbound	Between Russell and West Windsor (Two carets)
Campus Drive, East (Pvt.)	Westbound	Between Beauregard and Dawes
Chambliss, North	Southbound	Between Larstan and North Morgan
Chamblis, North Trail	Northbound	Between Doris and Grigsby (Two carets)
George Washington Masonic (Pvt.)	Westbound	Between Callahan and Upland
Gunston	Westbound	Between Martha Custis and Fitzgerald
Gunston	Eastbound	Between Valley and Fitzgerald
Howard, North	Northbound	Between Jordan and Seminary (Two carets)
Janney's	Westbound	Between Skyhill and Quaker
Janney's	Eastbound	Between West Taylor Run and King
King	Westbound	Between Russell and Upland (Two carets)
Monticello	Westbound	Between Russell and Old Dominion
Morgan, North	Westbound	Between Beauregard and North Chambliss
Mt. Ida	Eastbound	Between Russell and Holly
Mt. Ida	Westbound	Between Commonwealth and Sycamore (Two carets)
Old Dominion	Southbound	Between Chalfonte and Alison
Peagram, North	Northbound	Between Richenbacher and North Pickett
Seminary Road	Westbound	Between Quaker and Ft. Williams
Upland	Eastbound	Between Hilton and Hilltop Terrace
Upland	Southbound	Between King and Hilltop Terrace
Walnut	Southbound	Between Russell and King (Two carets)
Windsor, West	Westbound	Between Russell and Braddock

[komorebi]

Below is a table showing all of the streets or trails (hills were included that either noted bike infrastructure or on-street bike route) that were flagged as having hills in the Alexandria Bicycle Map published in 2015-2016.

Interesting, thanks. For the part of the city that we'll be riding tomorrow, I noticed that two of the places previously marked as hills are no longer marked as such on the new map:

Street	Direction	Notes
Braddock Road, West	Westbound	Between Quaker and Early
Campus Drive, East (Pvt.)	Westbound	Between Beauregard and Dawes

I can't imagine that those hills suddenly got flatter in the past two years, but I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

[Judd]

Pre-ride strategy session.




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[lordofthemark]

This was an absolutely terrific wonderful awesome ride. Even I (who like to ride in West Alex, and scout around for bike infra) got to ride places I have never ridden. And to ride with a group in places I have only ridden by myself. Weather was great, the company was even better. Thanks especially to Komorebi for intricate route plotting, and to Casey for added tidbits of transportation lore.

Looking forward to doing the east side.

[Emm]

Couple photos. LSG also scouted out some trees. Reports will be sent to the City as well as feedback about the bike infrastructure .

And my bike found its soul mate off Seminary Road after the pedestrian overpass to nowhere. As LSG said "It has fenders too so it's a commuter car!"

And of course lunch at Port City.

Seriously awesome ride Komo, thank you again for organizing!

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[komorebi]

If anyone wants to ride the rest of the bike map, I'll be doing that on Sunday. Optional breakfast meetup at the Whole Foods on Duke Street at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, roll out at 8:30 a.m. Draft route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28237147. I left out Old Town, because many of us are familiar enough with that area to provide feedback without needing to ride it again.

Also, if you have feedback about the map but can't make it on Sunday, PM me. I'm collecting feedback to give to City staff. Thanks.