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Originally Posted by 202_Cyclist

Joe H:


First, welcome to this forum. I don't disagree with you about the challenges for Tysons but I Fairfax County is planning (or at least hoping) for various improvments that will improve mobility and the pedestrian experience, including Circulator-type buses. Greater Greater Washington has written about this a few years ago.

The last mile in Tysons Corner, part 1: The problem
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/...1-the-problem/

The last mile in Tysons Corner, part 2: Busways
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/...art-2-busways/

Both Fairfax and Virginia, however, made a great mistake by not building Metro underground through Tysons. Yes, it would have cost more but this rail investment will be here for at least 50-75 years. This is a significant long-term investment.

I agree with your assessment of Reston. It is very enjoyable and much of Reston is walkable. There is great potential for this area to be even better with the metro extension to Wiele Avenue and the Reston Town Center.

I was raised in Reston. Much of it is walkable? Compared to what? It's a bunch of townhouse/condo/apt developments cul de sacs that are a good hike to even the smallest shopping center. What are you going to walk to? Lake Anne Plaza with it's tiny group of small restaurants and little businesses?