Open Streets – Tysons

Ronit Dancis speaking at the ribbon cutting for the Tysons Open Streets project 
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Ronit Dancis speaking at the ribbon cutting for the Tysons active streets project
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Tysons Boulevard Active Street

Last week, the Tysons Partnership formally opened an Open Streets project on Tysons Blvd. Being that this was my first commercial assignment since the lock down restrictions have started to lift, I was eager to get out there! Similarly, the annual report release for the Partnership was the last event I photographed before quarantine. On this occasion, everyone was practicing their social distancing, and wearing masks.

Ribbon cutting scissors and biking information for Tysons Blvd. project ©TimeLine Media
Ribbon cutting scissors and biking information for Tysons Blvd. project ©TimeLine Media
Dalia Palchik speaking at the ribbon cutting of Tysons Open Streets project on Tysons Blvd. ©TimeLine Media
Dalia Palchik speaking at the ribbon cutting of Tysons active street project on Tysons Blvd. ©TimeLine Media

Since we are still social distancing, the groups that worked on this project had a vision of ‘active’ or ‘open’ streets. Blocking off the north bound lane of Tysons Blvd. to motor traffic allows for more space for biking, walking, and exercise. Despite many different agencies and other stake holders that need to be involved in this kind of project, it was quite a win for those involved! It was a great example of the kind of work the Tysons Partnership does to bring improvements to Tysons. Stop by the next time you are in the area, and enjoy the open street!

Supervisors Walter Alcorn, Dalia Palchik, and Tysons Partnership Roni Dancis cutting ribbon  ©TimeLIne Media
Supervisors Walter Alcorn, Dalia Palchik, and Tysons Partnership Roni Dancis cutting ribbon ©TimeLine Media
Group working on Open Streets projects at the ribbon cutting on Tysons Blvd. ©TimeLine Media
Group working on active streets project at the ribbon cutting on Tysons Blvd.
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Bike Riders getting ready to test the Tysons Open Streets project ©TimeLine Media
Bike Riders getting ready to test the Tysons pedestrian / biking project ©TimeLine Media
Barrier on northbound Tysons Blvd. closing it to motor traffic ©TimeLine Media
Barrier on northbound Tysons Blvd. closing it to motor traffic ©TimeLine Media

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