Is the Fairfax County Police Department expecting a spike in crime when the new Silver line opens? (Springfield: living in, shoppers)

[imalert]

Originally Posted by tysonsengineer

Yea it was me who created the notion they are "Ghetto" and coming from "East of the Anacostia River"... I perpetuate that. The dog whistles you racists use and then you turn it around and say by people calling you on your fear that "those" people are coming makes those who disagree with you racist.

PS I'm not white, not that non-white people can't be racist.

Sweetie, "Ghetto" is not a racist term. It is social; you're just assuming I'm speaking of race when I say "East of the Anacostia River". By the way, I'm non-white if, likely, you're assuming else wise.

[imalert]

Originally Posted by tysonsengineer

You got up nice and early today. Did mom make you some oatmeal? Don't forget to mow the lawn before you play your WoW today

Here's the end of the discussion. Metro is coming. Metro police and FFX Co police will be increasing presence in Tysons because 1) The area is growing and more people means you have to have more police, its pretty standard per capita stuff. 2) Metro has its own security concerns as it has to be secure from a Homeland Security stand point 3) The area has seen plenty of shop lifters and theft crimes over the past 10 years (as have all jurisdictions in this area) and so additional police are always needed especially at a premium shopping location like Tysons.

Metro is coming, thats the good news, you little brains with your "ghetto people will come" mentalities lost your argument, and you will lose the war because crime in Tysons will not significantly change from before to after this. Either way, you don't even live here, you are just part of the Herrity fear mongering crowds, looking to make a larger political blathering from a fairly stupid discussion item. I'm with bigfoot, much ado about nothing. Now off you go to pound your first redbull of the day

For your info, I'm an independent woman who gets up early everyday for work & gym. Go back to your barn yard sweetie.

[gomason]

I can't help but notice the gall of some of these Republican politicians who have no problem showing up for the photo opp of the Silver Line opening, despite fighting the project tooth and nail for years.

Supervisor Pat Herrity sued to have this project completely stopped.

Delegate Barbara Comstock voted against increase transportation spending in the General Assembly and voted to cut funding from the state for this project. There would be higher tolls on the toll road, if she had it her way.

Sure as hell didn't stop them from trying to take credit. Congressmen Davis and Wolf were actually instrumental though, to their credit.

[dkf747]

Originally Posted by imalert

Sweetie, "Ghetto" is not a racist term. It is social; you're just assuming I'm speaking of race when I say "East of the Anacostia River". By the way, I'm non-white if, likely, you're assuming else wise.

The way it is often used on these forums it is indeed a racist term.

[FindingZen]

Concerns about a potential uptick in crime around the Tysons Corner-area stations are duly noted and have been discussed before. Beyond access to the mega-malls, I believe the purpose of this portion of the Silver Line is to get people to the concentration of jobs in the area. To those who may have regrets about the new stations, I would ask then what the alternative would be. Bulldoze the businesses along Route 7 for an eight-lane highway which would eventually fill up with cars? Build a skyway road where the Metro line currently sits?

I believe this is a time to celebrate a transit solution that will relieve a lot of traffic on the roads. Of course, your mileage may literally vary.

[FindingZen]

BTW, let's cease with the back-and-forth personal attacks. Adhering to this advice will maximize the life of this thread and minimize infractions.

[k350]

Why no parking at Tyson's Corner station? Not even a kiss and ride. I would think walkable area only for the reason, but it is not quite like Clarendon or anything.

[BarqCider]

Originally Posted by k350

Why no parking at Tyson's Corner station? Not even a kiss and ride. I would think walkable area only for the reason, but it is not quite like Clarendon or anything.

do they really need to add even MORE cars to Tysons?

I cant wait until snow comes. lets see how metro deals with those elevated tracks.

[BarqCider]

Originally Posted by Tone509

Concerns about a potential uptick in crime around the Tysons Corner-area stations are duly noted and have been discussed before. Beyond access to the mega-malls, I believe the purpose of this portion of the Silver Line is to get people to the concentration of jobs in the area. To those who may have regrets about the new stations, I would ask then what the alternative would be. Bulldoze the businesses along Route 7 for an eight-lane highway which would eventually fill up with cars? Build a skyway road where the Metro line currently sits?

I believe this is a time to celebrate a transit solution that will relieve a lot of traffic on the roads. Of course, your mileage may literally vary.

I want a 5 level high way that merges onto 495 each a mile apart. I don't know how, but im sure theres an intelligent architect/engineer who could do that

[gomason]

Originally Posted by BarqCider

do they really need to add even MORE cars to Tysons?

I cant wait until snow comes. lets see how metro deals with those elevated tracks.

You realize Metro already has lots of elevated tracks right?