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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Don't Miss: Alexandria, Virginia's Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration on Sat. July 7 (Video)
The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 263rd and the USA’s 236th birthday on Saturday, July 7, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., located at the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendleton, and Madison Streets. Admission is free.
The celebration includes fun for the entire family, including musical entertainment, children’s activities, community exhibits, and birthday cake. The highlight of the evening is a concert by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Kim Allen Kluge presenting an explosive night of fun and fanfare featuring "Stardust on the Potomac."
Fireworks close out the celebration featuring Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" with cannon support by the United States Marine Corps, Basic Training School, Quantico, VA at 9:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks only will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 8 at 9:30 p.m. Oronoco Bay Park has lawn seating, and participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Food, such as ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, shaved ice and kettle corn will be available for purchase, but everyone is welcome to pack a picnic supper. No grilling allowed.
The King Street Trolley will operate until midnight for individuals wishing to return to the King Street Metro following the celebration. For DASH schedule information, call 703.746.DASH or visit www.dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit www.wmata.com.
Parking is available at Simpson Properties Garage, 700 North Fairfax Street; Tishman Speyer, 44 Canal Center Plaza (at a special $5 fee); and Trammell Crow Company, 601 North Fairfax Street.
For additional information, visit alexandriava.gov/recreation or call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.
Friday, June 15, 2012
*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Telegraph Road North/South Closed June 15–18, 2012
Bridge Demolition starts tonight!
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project will continue its ongoing work in the Telegraph Road interchange the week of June 11. Variable message signs will be posted to alert drivers and provide detour information when necessary. This work will have impacts on local traffic, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Weather permitting, the scheduled work for the coming week and following weekend includes:
Friday, June 15 at 9 pm. CONTINUOUSLY until 5 a.m. Monday, June 18:
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project will continue its ongoing work in the Telegraph Road interchange the week of June 11. Variable message signs will be posted to alert drivers and provide detour information when necessary. This work will have impacts on local traffic, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Weather permitting, the scheduled work for the coming week and following weekend includes:
Friday, June 15 at 9 pm. CONTINUOUSLY until 5 a.m. Monday, June 18:
- Telegraph Road North and South will be completely closed between the Capital Beltway and Duke Street for bridge demolition. The eastbound and westbound ramps from Duke Street to Telegraph Road South will be closed.
- Detour for Northbound: Motorists should take the Eisenhower Avenue ramp to right on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
- Detour for Southbound from Duke Street East: Motorists should continue on Duke Street eastbound to U.S. Route 1 South to the Inner Loop to Telegraph Road South.
- Detour for Southbound from Duke Street West: Motorists should continue on Duke Street to Van Dorn Street South to the Outer Loop to Telegraph Road South.
- The ramp from Telegraph Road North to the Capital Beltway Inner Loop (I-95/495 South) will be closed for bridge demolition.
- Detour: Motorists should take the Eisenhower Avenue ramp to right on Eisenhower Avenue westbound to the Eisenhower Connector access to the Inner Loop.
- The ramps from the Capital Beltway Inner Loop (I-95/495 South) and Outer Loop (I-95/495 North) to Telegraph Road to Duke Street will be closed for bridge demolition.
- Inner Loop Detour: Motorists should take the Pershing Avenue eastbound to Stovall Street southbound to left on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
- Outer Loop Detour: Motorists should take the Eisenhower Avenue ramp to right on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
- Pershing Avenue access to Telegraph Road North and Duke Street will be closed for bridge demolition.
- Detour: Motorists should take Stovall Street to left on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Old Town Area Parking Study Work Group Meeting
The Old Town Area Parking Study Work Group (OTAPS) is reconvening on Monday, June 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 in City Hall on the 2nd floor in room 2000, the Chet & Sabra Avery Conference Room.
In the first meeting, the Work Group will continue reviewing and making recommendations on parking management in the Old Town Area that was begun in 2010. On the agenda for the Work Group is a review of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), strategies identified by the Waterfront Small Area Plan and other parking technology recommendations.
Meetings are open to the public. Meeting materials will be made available at www.alexandriava.gov/ParkingStudies#OldTownStudy.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Faye Dastgheib at faye.dastgheib@alexandriava.gov, or call 703.746.4139.
AGENDA
In the first meeting, the Work Group will continue reviewing and making recommendations on parking management in the Old Town Area that was begun in 2010. On the agenda for the Work Group is a review of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), strategies identified by the Waterfront Small Area Plan and other parking technology recommendations.
Meetings are open to the public. Meeting materials will be made available at www.alexandriava.gov/ParkingStudies#OldTownStudy.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Faye Dastgheib at faye.dastgheib@alexandriava.gov, or call 703.746.4139.
AGENDA
- Welcome and Introductions
- Purpose of the OTAPS Work Group
- OTAPS and Waterfront Recommendation Status Update
- Draft Meeting Schedule and Work Program
- Group Discussion 6. Public Comments
Monday, June 11, 2012
Package Tracking Now Enabled For Residents
Have you signed up to use our new residents portal (http://www.ctcalexandria.com) powered by BuildingLink yet?
Staff has now enabled the package tracking part of the new residents portal (http://www.ctcalexandria.com) where when you receive a package at the front desk, if you have signed up for the notification, staff will send you a text message on your phone and/or an email when you receive a package at the desk instantly. No more phone calls are needed. This helps staff by taking less time to notify residents and gives staff more time to interact with residents and focus more on security.
As you can see below, the flat screens in each of the lobby's will also notify you if you have received a package at the desk. So, check the screens when you're getting your mail to see if you have received a package.
To enable package tracking notifications, go to http://www.ctcalexandria.com and login using your username and password. At the top of the screen click 'Edit Profile' tab then the 'Notifications' tab and under 'a new event is recorded for your unit click 'yes' then whether you want an email or SMS text message or both.
Staff has now enabled the package tracking part of the new residents portal (http://www.ctcalexandria.com) where when you receive a package at the front desk, if you have signed up for the notification, staff will send you a text message on your phone and/or an email when you receive a package at the desk instantly. No more phone calls are needed. This helps staff by taking less time to notify residents and gives staff more time to interact with residents and focus more on security.
As you can see below, the flat screens in each of the lobby's will also notify you if you have received a package at the desk. So, check the screens when you're getting your mail to see if you have received a package.
To enable package tracking notifications, go to http://www.ctcalexandria.com and login using your username and password. At the top of the screen click 'Edit Profile' tab then the 'Notifications' tab and under 'a new event is recorded for your unit click 'yes' then whether you want an email or SMS text message or both.
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