Colonial Roads

Enriching life. Creating adventures.

  • Home
  • Daycations
  • Community Connections
  • Pic to Click (P2C)
  • Cars & Commuters

Park Your Bus (Center) Somewhere Else

First they thought about building a bus transportation center near Battlefield High School in Haymarket, ignoring the volume of homes and the emerging traffic issues of the growing suburban area. When they came the neighborhood school to talk about the plan, the meeting was loud and the people made their meaning clear: not here.

Looks like they’re at it again.
Last week, the Prince William County School District held a community forum at Bull Run Middle School about the wandering bus center – a delightful 14-acres of buses, repair facilities, gas stations and offices – to sell to a different set of residents on a new location: Catharpin Park on Sudley Road (234). And just like the Haymarket residents, Catharpin homeowners were not pleased at the spectre of fouled sightlines, air pollution, contaminated wells and traffic gridlock. According to the Washington Post, in fact, one school board member apologized during the session for her “yes” vote on the location, while other less, um, sorry politicians attempted to leverage the situation into a grandstanding opportunity. Vote for me!

Check out the link to the Washington Post story, here. And plan on attending the Prince William Planning Commission approval meeting for the bus center on October 15. The agenda isn’t posted yet, but working sessions usually begin at 6 pm and the hearing starts at 7 pm. Go here for more information, or call (703) 792-7615.

October 6, 2014 Brian Chee

Post navigation

Sweet Fall Flavor → ← Silent Sentinels

Related Posts

100 Years and More Important Than Ever!

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment of the United States Constitution. I will never forget the anticipation that I felt leading up to […]

Pic 2 Click – Spotted Owl With Dinner

Dinner is served! This spotted own found its snake dinner at Leopold’s Preserve. Notice how the head has been neatly removed.   Photo taken by Christina Chee, a lifestyle and […]

Pic 2 Click – Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

Oh look, how cute! They look like little baby lady bugs… NOT! These are stink bugs and soon enough, you’ll find them flying around your home. Periodically check the underside […]

Pic 2 Click – Foxy Yawn

Mama fox taking a stretch after a late afternoon of watching the cubs play. Photo by Christina Chee, lifestyle and real estate consultant who loves to share insights that help […]

Recent Posts

The Gold Cup Races

The Gold Cup Races

Take delight in wide open spaces and fill your lungs with fresh air while participating in the wonders of horse country. The Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races are favored local […]

More Info
Great Country Farms

Great Country Farms

Play hard. That’s the name of the game at this farm. Giant tube slides echo the squeals of children (and adults). Pedal karts make you work your way around the […]

More Info
Archwood Green Barns Farmers’ Market

Archwood Green Barns Farmers’ Market

Who doesn’t like to shop?  A farmers’ market is a great place to get out and about while supporting local community businesses. Archwood Green Barns is one of the few […]

More Info
Saylor Grove Fishing Pier

Saylor Grove Fishing Pier

One of the most open and beautiful settings on the Potomac, Saylor Grove Fishing Pier is perfectly situated across the river from Mt. Vernon. Access to the river is free […]

More Info

Get Social With Us

Powered by WordPress | theme Dream Way