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January 2010 Archives
Loudoun County Dulles District Supervisor Stevens Miller request to VDOT to clarify road clearing procedures (where and when) received this explanation:
1. What is VDOT's policy governing which roads are plowed and when?
Crews first clear interstates, primary roads and routes that connect localities, fire stations, employment hubs, military posts, schools, hospitals and other important public facilities. They will then treat secondary roads and subdivision streets if multi-day storms hit Virginia, but crews will focus efforts on roads carrying the most traffic.
2. Why are some side streets and other secondary roads plowed while others nearby are not?
Pre-assigned maps are provided to VDOT’s contractors assigned to specific subdivision streets. Only when there is more than two inches of snow and/or there is ice accumulation exceeding 1/10 of an inch does VDOT assign contractors to subdivisions. However, thoroughfares within subdivision streets, streets next to emergency facilities, hospitals, fire stations, etc. are addressed first.
Many subdivisions have more than one plow assigned to them to clear the streets. If one plow does not get to your street, it probably means another one has been assigned to your part of the neighborhood and will be along soon. Please note that crews clear a path through subdivisions so that vehicles can reach the main roads - they are not cleared curb to curb.
3. How can a resident receive a prediction from VDOT as to when a certain street will be plowed?
As much as VDOT would like to get to all subdivision streets right away, it is not always possible. Depending on the amount of snow and/or type of weather event, it could take anywhere from 48 hours or more to treat/plow subdivision streets. Interstates and other high-volume commuter routes must be the top priority.
4. Why is it that some streets marked with numbers, or otherwise known to be under VDOT control, never get plowed at all?
VDOT recognizes that it does not have a perfect snow removal process, but it is continuously working hard to improve upon it. There are times where some streets are missed by VDOT contractors. Please have patience but if you feel your street has been ignored, contact VDOT at NOVAInfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov or (703) 383-VDOT.
5. Whom should a resident contact if their street has been made impassable by the results of plowing a cross street?
The best phone number for residents to contact VDOT is (703)383-VDOT or email NOVAInfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov.
1. What is VDOT's policy governing which roads are plowed and when?
Crews first clear interstates, primary roads and routes that connect localities, fire stations, employment hubs, military posts, schools, hospitals and other important public facilities. They will then treat secondary roads and subdivision streets if multi-day storms hit Virginia, but crews will focus efforts on roads carrying the most traffic.
2. Why are some side streets and other secondary roads plowed while others nearby are not?
Pre-assigned maps are provided to VDOT’s contractors assigned to specific subdivision streets. Only when there is more than two inches of snow and/or there is ice accumulation exceeding 1/10 of an inch does VDOT assign contractors to subdivisions. However, thoroughfares within subdivision streets, streets next to emergency facilities, hospitals, fire stations, etc. are addressed first.
Many subdivisions have more than one plow assigned to them to clear the streets. If one plow does not get to your street, it probably means another one has been assigned to your part of the neighborhood and will be along soon. Please note that crews clear a path through subdivisions so that vehicles can reach the main roads - they are not cleared curb to curb.
3. How can a resident receive a prediction from VDOT as to when a certain street will be plowed?
As much as VDOT would like to get to all subdivision streets right away, it is not always possible. Depending on the amount of snow and/or type of weather event, it could take anywhere from 48 hours or more to treat/plow subdivision streets. Interstates and other high-volume commuter routes must be the top priority.
4. Why is it that some streets marked with numbers, or otherwise known to be under VDOT control, never get plowed at all?
VDOT recognizes that it does not have a perfect snow removal process, but it is continuously working hard to improve upon it. There are times where some streets are missed by VDOT contractors. Please have patience but if you feel your street has been ignored, contact VDOT at NOVAInfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov or (703) 383-VDOT.
5. Whom should a resident contact if their street has been made impassable by the results of plowing a cross street?
The best phone number for residents to contact VDOT is (703)383-VDOT or email NOVAInfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov.
As a center for philanthropy, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is accepting donations for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. Every dollar donated to this fund will be matched up to $12,000 by the Community Foundation and its generous donors* and given to the American Red Cross to benefit Haiti earthquake victims.
DONATE NOW!
Thank you to Dave & Carol Young, Steve & Donna Gladis, and Grant Thornton and Richard LaFleur. Visit the NVCF website and click the "Relief Fund for Haiti" link on the home page.
DONATE NOW!
Thank you to Dave & Carol Young, Steve & Donna Gladis, and Grant Thornton and Richard LaFleur. Visit the NVCF website and click the "Relief Fund for Haiti" link on the home page.
Join the YMCA for an evening full of desserts and hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, wine, champagne, music and more! Friday, February 19, at West Belmont Place at The National Conference Center. Reserved seating: $70 per person / General admission: $60 per person ($50.00 is tax deductible). To purchase tickets please call 703.777.9622 or www.ymcadc.org
Oatlands is announcing some exciting events in our 2010 lineup, including a new series call "Oatlands after Five". For all the details visit Oatlands Calendar.
A Business Programs Information Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Marymount's Reston Center located at 1861 Wiehle Ave. Programs include the "Essential MBA" which can be completed in as little as 21 months. Graduate programs in Management and HR Management are also offered. There is no charge to attend the luncheon. To register for the event, call (703) 284-5902 or visit www.marymont.edu/reston.
The Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services is hosting the meetings to offer citizens an opportunity to participate in planning the Tysons Express bus service which will begin this summer and operate weekdays through the end of 2013. Tysons Express will provide morning departures and afternoon and evening returns between park-and-ride lots in Leesburg and Brambleton and various employment sites in Tysons Corner. Passenger fares will be $3.00 per ride.The meetings will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at the Ashburn Library on Tuesday, February 23, at the Loudoun County Government Center. Call
703-771-5665 for details.
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets® hosts its annual Presidents' Day Sale on Friday, Feb 12 through Monday, Feb 15. All are invited to enjoy additional savings beyond the everyday savings of 25% - 65% on designer and brand name fashions, houseware, specialty gifts and more. Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets features 110 stores including Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Kate Spade, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and many more. For additional information visit us www.premiumoutlets.com/leesburg
Annual Family Concert "Fairy Tales, Furry Tails" featuring the Loudoun Ballet Company on Saturday, February 27th at 4pm at Stone Bridge High School,followed by dinner catered by Mama Lucci's Visit www.loudounsym.org or call 703-771-8287 for advance tickets to the concert and/or dinner.
Oatlands is announcing some exciting events in our 2010 lineup, including a new series call "Oatlands after Five". For all the details visit Oatlands Calendar.
A Business Programs Information Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Marymount's Reston Center located at 1861 Wiehle Ave. Programs include the "Essential MBA" which can be completed in as little as 21 months. Graduate programs in Management and HR Management are also offered. There is no charge to attend the luncheon. To register for the event, call (703) 284-5902 or visit www.marymont.edu/reston.
The Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services is hosting the meetings to offer citizens an opportunity to participate in planning the Tysons Express bus service which will begin this summer and operate weekdays through the end of 2013. Tysons Express will provide morning departures and afternoon and evening returns between park-and-ride lots in Leesburg and Brambleton and various employment sites in Tysons Corner. Passenger fares will be $3.00 per ride.The meetings will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at the Ashburn Library on Tuesday, February 23, at the Loudoun County Government Center. Call
703-771-5665 for details.
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets® hosts its annual Presidents' Day Sale on Friday, Feb 12 through Monday, Feb 15. All are invited to enjoy additional savings beyond the everyday savings of 25% - 65% on designer and brand name fashions, houseware, specialty gifts and more. Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets features 110 stores including Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Kate Spade, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and many more. For additional information visit us www.premiumoutlets.com/leesburg
Annual Family Concert "Fairy Tales, Furry Tails" featuring the Loudoun Ballet Company on Saturday, February 27th at 4pm at Stone Bridge High School,followed by dinner catered by Mama Lucci's Visit www.loudounsym.org or call 703-771-8287 for advance tickets to the concert and/or dinner.
BB&T Bank proudly sponsors the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association by hosting its 2nd Annual silent auction on January 30 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at their Ashburn Branch (43865 Freedom Station Plaza). NVVA is dedicated to promoting self-esteem, leadership skills and discipline among their athletes. Donations are welcome, in the form of prizes, sponsorships and attendance to the event. The Ashburn Branch of BBT is located at 43865 Freedom Station Plaza, Ashburn VA 20148. If you have any questions or wish to donate please contact Gale Paige at 703-901-5217 or via email at paige_gale@hotmail.com.
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