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    Posted: 16 Aug 2010 at 6:51pm
Does anyone know who or why the signs were moved at the Pentagon pick-up for Springfield, Lorton, Horner Rd?

It seemed like it was causing mass confusion this afternoon. I didn't notice a change until I pulled up at the normal Springfield pick-up where there riders waiting. When I pulled away I noticed the sign now said Lorton/Tacketts Mill. I was there fairly earlier so I suspect it got worse later.
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This afternoon was a nightmare, I dont know who did that. There was nothing out there telling us that it changed and it was complete chaos.
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Absolute nightmare today. Flimsy little signs (papers) saying "proposed" changes... If it is proposed then who decides if they become permanent? What is the criteria?
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Absolutely ridiculous!

It seems it was done was zero thought process. Aside from telling people BEFORE, I don't think they even considered how this would affect flow through the South C parking lot. Sydenystryker/Rolling Valley are high volume lots, as a result, large number of cars line up to pickup SLUGS. What they have done is pushed this line of cars back into the other lines. There were cars three lanes across yesterday trying to pickup people and it is a miracle someone did not get run over.

Who did this?
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I believe what the intent was to move the lines that had a larger volume of cars back so that the waiting cars would not block the other two lanes. However, no one knew what the proposed changes were going to be, thus, the ensuing chaos yesterday. Hopefully by week's end everyone will be aware of the change and things will start to move smoothly again. I also think this change would be implemented by whatever entity controls parking/traffic at the Pentagon.

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Originally posted by Bodybykids

I believe what the intent was to move the lines that had a larger volume of cars back so that the waiting cars would not block the other two lanes. However, no one knew what the proposed changes were going to be, thus, the ensuing chaos yesterday. Hopefully by week's end everyone will be aware of the change and things will start to move smoothly again. I also think this change would be implemented by whatever entity controls parking/traffic at the Pentagon.

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If that was the "intent", it was a miserable fail, not only because they did not tell anyone, but because they pushed the high volume position to the middle.

A call to the Pentagon parking Management office yeilded a "we don't manage that program" response.
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It was very confusing last night and frustrating. The Pentagon Building Management manages the locations of the SLUG lines, or so I'm told. I called their office to complain and they said I needed to talk to Mr Bob Candido who was not available. I sent him an email stating all the problems we experienced and asked him to call me back. Their number if anyone is interested is 703-697-7351.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bodybykids Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Aug 2010 at 1:50pm
I agree with they don't manage the "Slug Program" but they do manage the parking lot, signage, traffic flow, etc. I would go with the flow for this week and if it doesn't improve, start calling and emailing.

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Originally posted by Spectrepilot

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Brilliant, they need feedback! Too many people stranded last night
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