Presentation on the Life of Mottrom Dulany Ball
The McLean Historical Society will welcome William Page Johnson II at its May 10 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Johnson will present his research into the life of Mottrom Dulany Ball. A native of McLean, Mottrom Dulany Ball had a colorful Civil War career, was lawyer and newspaper editor in Fairfax Courthouse and ultimately served as the first territorial governor of Alaska. Johnson, the elected Commissioner of the Revenue of the City of Fairfax, is a prominent local historian who has served on the boards of Historic Fairfax City, Inc. and the Historical Society of Fairfax County. The community is invited. For more information, contact Paul Kohlenberger at 703-980-0885 or paulkohl@msn.com.
Public Meetings Set on Bus Rapid Transit for Route 7
Recommendations to run bus rapid transit (BRT) to connect the Spring Hill Metrorail Station in Tysons to Mark Center in Alexandria will be the focus of three public meetings in June. BRT is proposed to run 11 miles along Route 7 in mostly dedicated lanes, leaving the state road briefly to connect to the East Falls Church Metrorail Station.
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission has organized public meetings on the following dates at different locations:
Monday, June 6, 7-9 p.m. The Pavilion at the Apartments at the Mark Center, 5708 Merton Court, Alexandria
Wednesday, June 8, 7-9 p.m. Glen Forest Elementary School, Ground Floor Cafeteria, 5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church
Thursday, June 9, 7-9 p.m. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, Ground Floor Cafeteria, 7130 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
The Route 7 Corridor study considered three transit modes – BRT, light rail and enhanced bus service – and several alignments, with and without a connection at East Falls Church Metro and terminating at Mark Center or the King Street or Van Dorn Street Metrorail stations. Construction and operating costs for BRT on Route 7 are, respectively, 70 and 40 percent lower than light rail. BRT is expected to attract 9,500 new transit riders to Route 7 each day. To learn more about the Route 7 Corridor study, call 703-524-3322 or visit EnvisionRoute7.com.