Slugging into Maryland????

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   I have also heard slugging in Maryland is considered "hitch-hiking" which is illegal.  That may be the reason for the lack of slugging in MD.

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vabigblue Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote vabigblue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Slugging into Maryland???? Posted: 28 Apr 2005 at 8:10am
	I have also heard slugging in Maryland is considered "hitch-hiking" which is illegal. That may be the reason for the lack of slugging in MD.

cedarcitynative Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote cedarcitynative Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 2005 at 6:44pm
	Why not pick up slugs to Rosslyn or Pentagon and then jump on the GW Parkway to I-495 north to MD and then hit I-270. In the AM you would be going against traffic for most of the commute once you discharged your slugs. PM commute could be problematic though.

tygger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tygger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 2005 at 7:42am
	Thanks for the info. I already can't stand traffic commutting into Crystal City. I think I'll look else where. Hopefully I can find something where my commute doesn't include 95/395! :)

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: 27 Apr 2005 at 7:37am
	Never heard of anyone slugging to Rockville or anywhere else in Maryland. [B)] From what I've heard, driving from NoVa to work in Maryland really stinks. [xx(] I also hear it isn't as bad if you are an early (before 6:15 AM) commuter. But during primary rush hours,I think "sbouncer's" estimates are good -- but may be a bit shorter than reality. Biggest bottlenecks you'll face are the Mixing Bowl, getting from Little River Turnpike past Tyson's Corner on the beltway, and then geting across the American Legion Bridge into Maryland. Once you get past all that and onto I-270 northbound, you will be going opposite the rush hour traffic. And of course, you will have the usual I-95 issues south of Springfield both mornings and afternoons. [:(] God bless you, and lots of luck if you do end up working in Rockville and living south of Springfield. [:I] Keep on sluggin'! [:)]

sbouncer Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote sbouncer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 2005 at 6:37am
	There is no slugging into Maryland. As far as the traffic goes getting from Springfield to Rockville and back during the normal AM/PM rush hours will more than likely be worse than 95/395. Anytime you have to cross the bridge plan on extra time. If I had to guess plan on at least one hour and fifteen minutes in the morning and probably longer in the afternoon.

tygger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tygger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 2005 at 5:24pm
	I currently work in Arlington, so slugging is readily available. Possibly looking for a new job that could be in Maryland. Is there such a thing as slugging into Maryland? If not, does anyone know how the traffic is going to Rockville, Maryland during the normal AM and PM rush from Springfield, VA? Is it anything like driving up 95/395 into DC? Thanks!