Slug-Lines.com - Slugging and Slug Lines Information For Washington DC

There are dozens of websites to assist the commuters with traditional forms of transportation. The CommuterPage has a wealth of information on buses, van pools, carpools, etc!

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Watch Slugging on the "Tools of Change" Webinar on February 9th, 2010 - “Slugging in D.C.” has been selected as a Tools of Change (www.toolsofchange.com) Landmark social marketing case study. This means Slugging has been recognized by a panel of experts as one of the most successful, innovative, replicable or adaptable transportation alternative programs or initiatives in North America. As a result, information about slugging will be presented via a webinar on February 9th, 2010 at 12:00-1:30 (EST).

Some Great Research on Slugging - there is a blog entry on http://www.commuterpageblog.com/ called "The Native Slugs of Northern Virginia" with some great information on Slugging. A Virginia Tech Master's student did a tremendous job in collecting data on why people slug, age groups, destinations, and all sorts of interesting information. Great paper!

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About Slugging and Slug Lines

How to use Slugging and sluglines to get to work is easier than you think. Find out how!

Slugging is a term used to describe a unique form of commuting found in the Washington, DC area. It has thousands of vehicles at its disposal, moves thousands of commuters daily, and the best part, it’s FREE! Not only is it free, but it gets people to and from work faster than the typical bus, metro, or train. It's unique because it is not a government sponsored commuter program, but one created out of ingenuity from local citizens to solve commuter problems.

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Slug Lines In the DC and Virginia Area

Maps and information on slugging locations

There are dozens of slug lines to help you get into the DC area.

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Slugging is always in the news because it is such a unique solution to commuters. Read what others have said in the newspapers, radio, and television .

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"Slugging: The Commuting Alternative For Washington DC (ISBN 0-9673211-0-7, 128 pp. paperback).

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