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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 5h

Holy cow. Traffic into Charlottesville 250 is backed up to Northridge. I think it’s tied to the damage to bridge but I could be wrong.

Either way, if you have to go into Charlottesville right now, maybe don’t?

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 9h

A good reminder.

"When you break the numbers down, visitors to Albemarle spent $587.2 million in direct spending, up 6.5 percent from 2023.

...

... there are 7,172 tourism jobs in the area. Tourism generated $27.7 million in local taxes for Albemarle ...

infocville.com/2025/10/09/t...

Tourists and business visitors spent nearly $1 billion in Charlottesville area in 2024

Direct spending in Albemarle County was up 6.5 percent while down 0.8 percent in Charlottesville

infocville.com

RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 2d

Windy Knoll - back to the table. Now with 18 units and not 22.

communityengagement.substack.com/i/175561786/...

October 7, 2025: Albemarle Planning Commission passes AC44 on to Board of Supervisors following discussion on future growth area adjustments

Plus: Charlottesville City Manager has hired an assistant

communityengagement.substack.com

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 5d

A good morning to ride bicycles outside around Crozet.

Mountain Road. Ribbon of pavement with mountains in the background

Shadows of three people on bicycles on pavement, with morning light

Orange-red sunrise, steam rising off a pond, trees and field

Blue sky, silhouettes of trees and silos in the background

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 6d

Rode to Yellow Mug for another entry into #WeekWithoutDriving

I have an e-bike in Charlottesville. Are my regular bikes acoustic bikes? Analog bikes? Just bikes?

Foreground: Sticky bun, a yellow mug on a table
Background: Trees and my bicycle

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 8d

Writing is fun. Wrapping up my day of riding the bus, walking, and riding a bicycle.

www.realcentralva.com/2025/10/01/w...

#WeekWithoutDriving – in Charlottesville

My world does not really allow for being car-free. I can have car-light days, or car-free days when I’m working at home. This week is the national #WeekWithoutDriving. Livable Charlottesville…

www.realcentralva.com

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 8d

It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.

CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First @cbs19news.bsky.social · 8d

#BreakingNews: The Southport, North Carolina, Police Department says one of the victims from Saturday's shooting was a Charlottesville resident.

Officials identify Southport shooting victims, including one from Charlottesville

The Southport Police Department says the victims of Saturday’s shooting were 36-year-old Solomon Banjo of Charlottesville, Va.; 64-year-old Joy Rogers of Southport; and 56-year-old Michael Durbin of Galena, Ohio.

www.cbs19news.com

RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 8d

Hahahaha. Nope.

But -- after reading a bit more, it's no Flock.

How does the camera registry work?

ACPD's camera registry is a way to easily identify the nearest camera in a designated area during the course of an investigation or an emergency event/response. The information provided allows detectives to quickly identify a map of relevant cameras that could provide actionable evidence for crimes and life-saving data.
Can ACPD remotely access my cameras?

No. Registering cameras means the police department will know where your cameras are located in the event of a crime or critical incident. There is no direct access to any privately-owned cameras, and the registry is only used to request footage if an incident occurs in their vicinity.
Who has access to my information?

Only authorized ACPD detectives will have access to the camera registry.

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 8d

Several years ago, I asked VDOT to fix the dropoff on the corner of Tabor and Park. This morning riding back home, I noticed that they had not addressed the drop on the right.

So I've asked VDOT again to fix it.

New pavement on Tabor/Park. With the same dropoff that's been there for years

Submission to VDOT asking for the to fix the road

There is a constant and persistent drainage/dropoff that has been ongoing for many years. When I reported this a couple of years ago, I was told that
a) there's nothing that can be done
b) it would be addressed in a few years when the road was paved.

Assuming the paving is complete; what is the plan to address/fix this problem?

RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 8d

And now we are all sitting in the bus waiting at the roundabout construction traffic.

By definition, we are less traffic now.

Jim Duncan @jimduncan.bsky.social · 8d

Two stops later, and we are 90% full.

One woman sat down next to another woman and said, “hi bus buddy!”

15 people + driver. I’d bet every one of us would had been sole occupants in our respective cars.

#WeekWithoutDriving

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 8d

Welp.

“After initially rejecting the proposal from Western Albemarle High School’s Turning Point USA club, the school will allow conservative activist Victoria Cobb to speak at the club’s lunchtime meeting Wednesday.”

cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...

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Information Charlottesville @infocville.bsky.social · 9d

For the first time in 18 months, the newsletter and podcast versions are fused together. That gives you a choice of how you want to consume three stories with one being an update on climate action initiatives in Albemarle County.

September 30, 2025: Albemarle Supervisors briefed on climate action initiatives, FY2026 spending

Plus: Albemarle and Charlottesville are preparing for the 2026 General Assembly

communityengagement.substack.com

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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 9d

He means us

NPR @npr.org · 9d

JUST IN: President Trump has told top U.S. commanders that the military would be used against "enemy within."

Trump defends use of U.S. military against 'enemy within'

Earlier, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the purpose of the department would exclusively be "war fighting."

n.pr

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 9d

I mean, good?

Patch —

News we're reading
• Virginia high school bans Christian speaker from TPUSA event (americanthinker.com) — A Christian speaker was banned from an event at Western Albemarle High School in Crozet due to concerns over disruption. This decision has sparked discussions on censorship and the ongoing legal issues surrounding local students.

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 10d

Be mindful when trying to get home today/tonight, Crozet.

CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First @cbs19news.bsky.social · 10d

Crash closes Old Ivy and Route 29 Bypass

The Albemarle County Police Department reports Old Ivy Road is closed in both directions near the ramp from Route 29.

www.cbs19news.com

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 10d

A few thoughts about Albemarle's concluding comp plan process, with plenty of help received from Charlottesville Community Engagement.

www.realcrozetva.com/2025/09/29/a...

Albemarle’s Comp Plan Process Concluding?

There’s just so much that goes into the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan process. Slowly the sausage is made … or they attempt to make it. (here’s the RealCrozetVA FB post on t…

www.realcrozetva.com

RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 13d

This sign should be lower, and more visible.

Truck, under the railroad trestle with mural, and a partially obstructed No Left Turn sign on the right hand side, a bit higher than eye level.

Or maybe it's targeted on those driving the big SUVs (usually with 2 or fewer people in the giant vehicle)

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 13d

Wish I'd made it. Next time!

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 14d

Intended to come tonight, but chose clients. :)

If anyone wants to write a story about tonight’s event, I would happily publish it.

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"Michael Monaco" @mmonaco.bsky.social · 14d

Crozet neighbors! hope to see you there tonight. bring your biggest dreams for making albemarle livable!

Livable Cville @livablecville.bsky.social · 18d

For those who prefer “Albemarle” to “Albermarle”

Crozet
Livable Cville meetup
Albemarle County Edition
Thurs, Sept 25, 2025 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Bar Botanical
2025 Library Ave (rooftop)
Crozet, VA 22932
^
LIVABLE CVILLE

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 14d

Part of me wants to put this on next door, suggesting that we blow the leaves off the trail, but I reasonably fear that most people would agree with that insane sentiment

Black dog on the left side of the leaf covered trail

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 15d

That, and the no left turn sign on Crozet Avenue is placed behind a tree and much higher than drivers’ eye level. You need to look for it to see it.

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 17d

Emailed our school board rep today asking for verification of the numbers referenced for new construction yet to come in Crozet.

Any bets on if I get a response?

www.crozetgazette.com/2025/09/05/s...

School Board to Address High School Overcrowding | Crozet Gazette

www.crozetgazette.com

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CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First @cbs19news.bsky.social · 17d

Seeking feedback on potential commuter bus schedule changes

Afton Express operator BRITE Bus says the proposed schedule will better align with typical employer start times and have more even intervals between trips.

www.cbs19news.com

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RealCrozetVA @realcrozetva.bsky.social · 17d

They need to put this sign on Crozet Avenue.