South Eads St. detour in Crystal City

[Dave Levy]

Alexandria BPAC,

    From a member of Arlington BAC.

Dave Levy
BPAC

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To: Arlington County DES

Mon, Jun 6 at 11:40 AM

Hello DES-TEO,

    Please have someone look at the bike lane-detour signage on S. Eads Street. Right away.
    Some of it is non-sensical. In particular, there is one sign placed directly in the middle of the s-bound lane that is facing south - that is, the back of the sign is what users of the lane will see. And it is completely blocking the lane.
    It's not clear if the intent is that southbound cyclists are supposed to travel the wrong way in the northbound bike lane. Is that what is intended? And, if so, is that a good idea even? 
    Someone with a knowledge of MOT, cycling, bicycle infrastructure and basic common sense needs to physically go visit these signs and make them function in a rational way, such that all users (drivers, people on bikes, etc.) are clearly directed, and that the signs themselves are not also obstacles. The contractor cannot be relied upon to do this intelligently.
    Also, they need to remove the signs when they are not working, and any detours are not in effect. I noted at least two of them blocking the bike lanes during the weekend while there was no construction occurring.
Thank you,
Steve Offutt