Updated 7/24/2018 to add reference to Town of Vienna 2016 Community Survey.
One of the arguments that the Town makes regarding MAC zoning is that it will make Maple Avenue more “walkable”. I find that puzzling, as I walk on Maple all the time. On this page, I want to take the “walkability” issue apart and analyze what I think the Town means by that. My conclusion is that the “walkability” they are aiming for will not reduce car traffic on Maple.
First, 81 percent of Vienna residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the “Safety/ease of walking in Town of Vienna”, according to the Town’s 2016 Community Survey. That certainly matches my impression: Once on Maple, there are no barriers to walking anywhere on Maple. Continue reading Walkability, updated 7/19/2018