Chris Slatt
@alongthepike.com
Transpo-nerd, Software-geek, & Columbia Pike Cheerleader. Former Arlington Transportation Commission Chair. Sustainable Mobility for Arlington Founder [He/Him]
I got excited for a moment, then I remembered that this is Arlington. We only use hard bollards to protect hydrants, not people.
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I got excited for a moment, then I remembered that this is Arlington. We only use hard bollards to protect hydrants, not people.
Pro Tip: trash cans make great traffic calming on Halloween (or any other night).
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Pro Tip: trash cans make great traffic calming on Halloween (or any other night).
Army Navy Drive bike lane is open!
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Army Navy Drive bike lane is open!
Pro Tip: there are bike racks inside the main level Penrose Square garage that you can reach with a Giant grocery cart without locking its wheels. Go down the ramp from 9th St and turn right.
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Pro Tip: there are bike racks inside the main level Penrose Square garage that you can reach with a Giant grocery cart without locking its wheels. Go down the ramp from 9th St and turn right.
Two for one public engagement at Pike Fest. Weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan update and the Public Spaces Master Plan Update (while drinking a beer, if you want)
October 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Two for one public engagement at Pike Fest. Weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan update and the Public Spaces Master Plan Update (while drinking a beer, if you want)
Pike fest has Pumpkin Pie Empanadas and Maple Bacon Brunch Empanadas. Event runs til 5!
October 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Pike fest has Pumpkin Pie Empanadas and Maple Bacon Brunch Empanadas. Event runs til 5!
Another fine example of Pike Multimodal's accommodations for pedestrians. Crosswalk closed, please use this other crosswalk that is closed, or this sidewalk that doesn't lead to another safe crossing for like 1/4 mile.
September 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Another fine example of Pike Multimodal's accommodations for pedestrians. Crosswalk closed, please use this other crosswalk that is closed, or this sidewalk that doesn't lead to another safe crossing for like 1/4 mile.
Starting my morning off right at Acme Pies.
September 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Starting my morning off right at Acme Pies.
Someone has a time machine and it leads to my mailbox.
August 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Someone has a time machine and it leads to my mailbox.
They fixed the south side. Kinda.
July 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
They fixed the south side. Kinda.
Pedestrians not allowed to cross Walter Reed Drive from either sidewalk of Columbia Pike. WTF @arlingtondes.bsky.social?
July 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Pedestrians not allowed to cross Walter Reed Drive from either sidewalk of Columbia Pike. WTF @arlingtondes.bsky.social?
Half a football field to cross the street, baby.
July 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Half a football field to cross the street, baby.
Say what you will about the Brits, but they stole a lot of shit. This post courtesy of the British Museum in London.
June 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Say what you will about the Brits, but they stole a lot of shit. This post courtesy of the British Museum in London.
Correct! Specifically it is Family Quickmart
May 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Correct! Specifically it is Family Quickmart
Any body tried the Caribbean place?
May 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Any body tried the Caribbean place?
It's gotta open soon right? If they've already shipped in the peanut oil?
May 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's gotta open soon right? If they've already shipped in the peanut oil?
Considering making this whole walk counter-productive.
May 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Considering making this whole walk counter-productive.
Thicc cable, Contigo for scale.
May 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thicc cable, Contigo for scale.
One of my only strongly-held architectural opinions is that these townhouses that dangle their ugly butt at the Pike are trash.
May 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One of my only strongly-held architectural opinions is that these townhouses that dangle their ugly butt at the Pike are trash.
If you live on the Pike, you must come here and have a Saltena. I will die on this hill.
May 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If you live on the Pike, you must come here and have a Saltena. I will die on this hill.
Still mad we didn't get the bear sculptures, tbh. Also why does this plaza smell like sewage?
May 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Still mad we didn't get the bear sculptures, tbh. Also why does this plaza smell like sewage?
Not gonna lie, kinda wanna go up there now.
May 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Not gonna lie, kinda wanna go up there now.
