One of my favorite times in Blacksburg
Wonderings and General Absurdity
One of my favorite times in Blacksburg
... the [Blacksburg] Motor Company building has received Platinum LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first building in Southwest Virginia to receive this highest standard of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and the sixth in the state.
The renovation was certainly controversial, but it's nice to see sustainable design being emphasized ...
Items that may be accepted:
What not to bring:
Scott Recycling will be at event to accept these items:
KODIAK will be at event for document shredding.
Week of July 12
Due to bad weather, the traffic switch from the east side of Main Street to the west side (Virginia Tech) is now planned for Thursday. This is the beginning of Phase 2 (1.76mb pdf) of the project. After the traffic switch, pavement will be demolished starting on the College Avenue side heading north.
In one of the most poorly kept secrets in a long time, Taylor's Frames & Things is being repurposed to be a tavern.
Project Updates for June 23 – July 10, 2010The rest of this week, June 23-25, 2010
Alumni Mall andGiles Road. Water and sewer lines are currently being installed on College Avenue extension. Expect delays in this area.Phase I of the Main Street Improvement Project continues with the removal of the islands at
709, 711, 713 & 715 North Main Street will be demolished.The buildings at
jboyer@blacksburg.gov.The right lane of North Main from the Wilco/Hess station to Prices Fork and Prices Fork from North Main to the Tech Village shopping center will be closed on Thursday, June 24 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a tree removal and honey bee hive relocation. A locust tree near the intersection of Main Street and Price’s Fork is home to a honey bee hive. John Boyer, Director of Field Operations, in conjunction with entomologists from Virginia Tech are working to relocate the hive prior to construction activities for the Main Street Improvement Project. For more information contact John Boyer at 540-961-1143 or
June 28 – July 2, 2010
Curb, gutter and sidewalk will be demolished to prepare for Phase II of the project.
July 6-10, 2010
Faculty Street will be demolished. Temporary travel lanes and center islands will be paved.The center islands near
July 13-17, 2010
Phase II begins and travel lanes will shift from the east side of Main Street to the west side.
Keep in mind that businesses in the construction area are open during their regular operating hours. Please frequent these businesses as you normally would.
My buddy Ryan and I were talking about the lack of infrastructure in the US to accommodate safe bicycling, and he showed me this video. It's from rush hour in the Netherlands.
