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RKx2
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First off, Thanks for the coordinated effort.
Why is it that the VA line makes a direction change and the DC line gets displaced??? Just a question because I believe there are some folks that will take issue with that one. I think changing the direction of the line is enough. It will eleviate the bunching up that occurs in the am. Make this complicated for one group or the other and the cars will leave anyway. If they don't the slugs will and the cars will follow. Just some thoughts. |
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AF Engineer
New Slug Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Thanks guys,
90% of the feedback this morning was positive, so looks promising.... Minerdhov is correct, the 2 lines will be "Virginia" (Pentagon, Crystal City, Rosslyn, Navy Annex) and "D.C." (Lafonte, 14th, Navy Yard, 18th, 23rd, etc.). 1 other change to the proposed plan below - I think we'll have to keep both lines on the same side of the median. I thought perhaps we could take part of the bus lane, but after talking to late-morning folks and a bus driver, that wouldn't be prudent. There will still be 2 lines: the "Virginia" line will remain where it's at (facing the other direction), and the "D.C." line will be at the other end of that long median. Minimal change to traffic flow, this should work fine, and we really wouldn't even need signs (though I might make temporary ones). Unless I get mounds of negative feedback, I'll have flyers (w/map) tomorrow morning for the riders to look at and then give to their driver. We should be good to go next Monday a.m.....thanks for the feedback! Wade |
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minerdhov
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First off, thank you for taking on the task. I'm up for the change, as long as it is organized the right way. LOTS of well-marked signs are a MUST! Another suggestion would be that when you say "two lines, Pentagon and then all others" You need to include Rosslyn and Crystal City in the Pentagon line and then have all the 'in-city destinations (i.e. 14th; 18th; Navy Annex, etc.)' in the other line, that way you have Northern VA all in one line and you have all Downtown DC in the other. You can not have ONLY a Pentagon line that would be TOO confusing. My two cents, I hope the changes work...
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N_or_S_bound
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AF Engineer,
Good, thanks. Last week was gonna be my last trip to Mine Road. I'll give it until next Monday to see if it's fixed. Failing that and afterwards, I'll be at the old 610 lot picking folks up. Appreciate your efforts. My slugs this morning said "someone" was talking about the changes and they plan to come to this website to "express themselves". Get the direction changed and I'll still be at Mine Road. NoSb SOV because you can, HOV because you care! |
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AF Engineer
New Slug Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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610 Mine Road Sluggers & Drivers,
OK, I've seen lots of threads to fix our system - I've even seen threads (and heard 2 drivers personally) that are threatening to quit stopping at the Mine Road lot unless we "get our act together". OK, so that's a little harsh, but I think we can significantly improve the efficiency for both drivers and sluggers - I'll volunteer to step up and help lead the change. I see 2 basic changes needed: 1. Need to have 2 seperate lines: Pentagon, and All Others. The Pentagon line (which will probably be the longest) will remain in the same place. The All Others Line will be on the other side of the median - cars will still approach from the same direction; however, we might need to adust the exact location of this line on the median based on the buses (?) 2. Need to switch line direction so cars approach from rear of line, instead of approaching from the front. Said another way, we need to turn the line around and face the other direction(i.e. cars still come from the same direction they always have). I need honest, constructive feedback on these ideas - what do you think? If I get positive (or little) feedback, here's what I propose to do. Starting this Tuesday 6 Sept, I will be at the Mine Road Slug Lot 5:40 a.m. to about 6:30 a.m. and I'll start talking this idea up and getting ideas/input. If the response is positive, I will print up a cheat sheet with a sketch of the parking lot showing the new system, and pass out copies Thurs/Fri (8-9 Sept). We'll rely also on word of mouth (slugs telling drivers & friends) as well as this Message Board. On Monday 12 Sep I'll be the first one there to get the new system going - I'll make temporary signs helping drivers, and will pass out more cheat sheets for anyone who didn't get the word. It will probably be a little rough the first few days, but I don't think it will take long. That's my proposal - I'd sure like your constructive feedback... Thanks! Wade |
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