A SlugPoll: What's it worth to you?

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   Agree with sludge - It is a mutual benefit.  Exchange of cas, in my view, can lead to problems. (For example, increased expections on the part of the rider) I think adguy gives a pretty good summation of the $ costs.[?]

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mlrdad Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Sep 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mlrdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2004 at 12:47pm
	Agree with sludge - It is a mutual benefit. Exchange of cas, in my view, can lead to problems. (For example, increased expections on the part of the rider) I think adguy gives a pretty good summation of the $ costs.[?]

adjguy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote adjguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2004 at 12:32pm
	Heres how I'd break it down for an average commute to DC from say, woodbridge, VA Driving: Lets say gas is 1.80 per gallon and your car gets the US Average 25MPG's. DC is 25 miles from Woodbridge, so thats $3.60 per day in Gas. Ill even give the benefit of free parking. Wear and tear on vehicle. AAA says 5.8 cents or so per mile it costs in wear and tear(IE oil change, tires, repairs, depreciation). thats another $2.90 per day. Time: Cant put dollar amount on this, but im sure stress free falls in the priceless category. Average is about 30-40 minutes from Woodbridge during rush hour in HOV vs 1hour and 15 minutes. Thats saving about an hour each day on the road, which could be spent with family and doing what you want. So, after the dust settles, and I do my elementary math, that comes to about $8.30 per day commuting costs if you drive. Omnilink busses cost $38.00 per week which is 7.60 per day and roughly the same amount of time driving, if not a little longer for stops. If your a slugger who rides, you win both ways, saving money and time. If your driving, you save plenty of time and stress (which again is priceless) I would also venture to say that drivers save on gas too, as their cars arent idling in the mess. (You woodbridge folks can relate) There's my two cents, HAPPY SLUGGING! [:D]

carleric Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote carleric Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2004 at 12:30pm
	I'd pay, in theory, something in the area of a nominal fee - maybe a buck. Unfortunately, $2 or $3 or even $5 each direction each day would add up waaaaay too fast. Eric PM to Rosslyn

SpongeBob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpongeBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2004 at 12:29pm
	Of course no one WANTS to pay. I'm not advocating a change in the current system, God forbid! But if you HAD to, because the driver has to pay a toll, how much would it be worth to you? In other words, would you give up the HOV lanes altogether rather than fork over a dollar (or two or three or five) to a driver?

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2004 at 12:11pm
	Slugging is worth just a few minutes of my personal time (not that valuable) and usually a hassle-free drive (or ride) to and from work. I wouldn't pay $ to a driver or accept money from slugs. I see it as a free mutual benefit for both. [:I]

SpongeBob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpongeBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2004 at 11:50am
	Please answer briefly to help us compile a little data about slugging: 1. What is the dollar value of being able to slug? In other words, if you had to pay to ride, how much would you be willing to hand over, in cash, to a driver? This is presuming that the HOV lanes are still working! 2. What is the dollar value of being able to drive on the HOV with slugs? If there is a toll on using the HOV, would you ask slugs to pay a portion of it? How much, presuming a $5 toll? Thanks everyone!!