Monthly updates from RCA President Jol Silversmith
Rail Bridge Replacement Study. On November 2, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VRPA) held an online meeting to discuss proposed improvements to the railway bridges at King Street and Commonwealth Avenue. A recording and additional information is available at https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/transforming-rail-in-virginia/king-and-commonwealth-railroad-bridges/; public comments are due by December 2. Generally, the...
Rail Bridge Replacement Study. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is conducting a study on alternatives for rehabilitation or replacement of the rail bridges over King Street and Commonwealth Avenue to improve safety and reduce maintenance. VPRA will be conducting a virtual meeting on November 2 from 6-7pm. Visit...
Metro Closures. There is no service south of National Airport until October 22, to allow track construction for the new Potomac Yard station; additionally, until spring 2023, there is no Yellow Line service across the bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza. For more information about the closures and alternative bus/rail/other...
Metro Closures. There will be no service south of National Airport between September 10 and October 22; additionally, from September 10 until spring 2023, there will be no Yellow Line service between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza. For more information about the closures and alternative services, please visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/public-transportation/2022-2023-metrorail-impacts. Flood...
July 4th. Thanks to all who attended our first Independence Day celebration since the start of the pandemic; the event was well-attended by both residents and civic leaders. Special thanks to John Leary, RCA Secretary, for taking the lead role to organize, and to our sponsors, including Christine Garner,...
July 4th. We are pleased to announce the return of our Independence Day celebration at Brooks Elementary School. But we need volunteers – please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4bafaa2ca0f85-rosemont2 to sign up (and please visit https://rosemontcitizensassoc.org/2022-4th-of-july-celebration/ for general information). Many thanks to John Leary, RCA Secretary, for taking the lead role to organize, and thanks to our sponsors, including...
Meeting Report. The RCA held its spring meeting on May 3, which included an update from Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Senator Adam Ebbin on the recent state legislative session. The RCA board also was re-elected, but Treasurer Tom Holland would like to stand down, so we are looking for a successor. Additionally,...
Next RCA Meeting. The RCA will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at the Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) at 7:30pm. Our guests will be Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Senator Adam Ebbin to provide an update on the recent state legislative session. Additionally, we will have updates on other pending...
Next RCA Meeting. The RCA will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at the Commonwealth Baptist Church (700 Commonwealth Avenue) at 7:30pm. Our guests will be Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Senator Adam Ebbin to provide an update on the recent legislative session. Among other agenda items, we...
Traffic Board Agenda. At its February 28 meeting, the Traffic Board will consider a request from residents for the addition of parking on the east side of the 500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, as a traffic calming measure. Staff will also provide an update about the left turn restrictions...
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