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   Successfully slugged to and from the Dale City lot to Crystal City today.  Normally a Tackett's rider but thought I'd try Dale City, got there about 7:25 and 1 car was waiting and another came shortly after who said they normally always take the bus from there and were excited to see slug lines formed this week.

	Coming back I had a number of cars turn me down (maybe 10) but then found one that wasn't sure where it was but said that would be fine, the passenger with us also lives in Dale City and wasn't aware of the slug lines there and had parked at Horner.  Both said they'll be using the Dale City lot to drive/ride (respectively) starting next week.

	Jenny

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dalecityrider Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote dalecityrider Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 6:56pm
	Successfully slugged to and from the Dale City lot to Crystal City today. Normally a Tackett's rider but thought I'd try Dale City, got there about 7:25 and 1 car was waiting and another came shortly after who said they normally always take the bus from there and were excited to see slug lines formed this week. Coming back I had a number of cars turn me down (maybe 10) but then found one that wasn't sure where it was but said that would be fine, the passenger with us also lives in Dale City and wasn't aware of the slug lines there and had parked at Horner. Both said they'll be using the Dale City lot to drive/ride (respectively) starting next week. Jenny

Cplace Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 03 Nov 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cplace Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 2:23pm
	I think the lines at least the Pentagon line needs to enter the way that is outlined on this site because otherwise that line interferes with folks dropping off riders at the bus and ends up clogging up that lane. I turn onto Gemini Way from Minnieville and going up to the correct entrance doesn't add but a few seconds. But I'm sure as more people start using the lot things will work their way out.

ktzmom13 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote ktzmom13 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 2:10pm
	It's all well and good if you go in at 6:30/7 am - but what about those of us who don't go to work until after 8 am because we need to get our kids to school first? What options are there? I used to go to PM as I could get rides or riders until 8:45 am. I live by Montclair, so 123/95 is a ridiculous option for me; if I'm going to drive 25 mins to get to the lot, I might as well drive all the way in by myself - because it's almost 9 am by then.

dcoryell Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote dcoryell Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 1:58pm
	I've been driving this week and have been able to pick up Rosslyn riders from Dale City every morning (approx 6:45 am). In the afternoon I'm 1 for 3 in finding riders back to Dale City (I ask for Dale City or Horner)from Rosslyn. There's also been some confusion on which direction to line up cars in the morning at Dale City, hopefully that will straighten out.

Fall_Line Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fall_Line Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 10:33am
	I've had good success this week with the Dale City lot. Since I live off Cardinal this is by far the most convenient lot for me to drive to, so I really hope it succeeds. As a rider, I take the "just get me to a Metro" approach, so this week, I've gone to Pentagon, Crystal, and (my preference) Rosslyn (actually got to my desk in record time today). Getting home via Rosslyn has been a little dicier. I made a sign but still get a lot of shaking heads. Fortunately for me, there have been long car lines at Rosslyn the last couple days, so I've been able to score rides from near the back of the line (once from a couple who only needed one rider, once when there was another Dale City Rider with me). There are a number of Rosslyn drivers still holding out for PM riders, it seems, but I have hope that behavior will change.

BobNoo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Feb 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote BobNoo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 10:24am
	This morning at 715ish riders trickled to the Rosslyn and CC line that had about 4 cars. Last night at 430 in Rosslyn 2nd car in line was headed to Dale City. I've been successful 3 days this week from DCL without much grief.

dizzykat22192 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote dizzykat22192 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 10:10am
	I agree with this. Boths lots should have all lines (14/18/Pentagon, etc) so people who live near Dale lot could confidently go there for riders and those in Lake Ridge would not have to backtrack to the Dale lot. quote: Originally posted by siggy14 I think we need to keep lines at all locations, for alot of people in the montclair area going to 123 would be out of the question and having people coming from the lake ridge area to 234 would be kind of far. I use to be potomac, but this morning I drove to horner, got up 15 minutes earlier, took an extra 5 to drive there and going home will take an extra 10 to 15 minutes when I have to fight the miniville traffic. So yes I am making sacrafices as well, but I would never goto the 123 lot, just too far for me. quote: Originally posted by Admin I agree with moving at least the 14th/18th/L'Enfant lines to the 123 lot. It makes sense to start using it. I drove throught it this morning and it really isn't that bad to get into/out of. I would like to see if the Dale City Lot develops for the Pentagon/Rosslyn/CC lines. If these are not supported by the slugs/drivers we may have to look at moving these to 123 as well.

Bob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 9:30am
	Perhaps if we had another standardized flyer that Dale City slugs can hand out to drivers in the afternoon, that would help. The flyer would have a map and state in clear terms that if drivers and slugs dont have the flexibility to go there perhaps as a second stop for drivers after Potomac or Tacketts, then this thing may not work. There may only be a week or two of time to get it up to a "critical mass" as a viable slug line. Or not, who knows?

JustALilSlug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JustALilSlug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 9:15am
	We need more Pentagon riders for Dale City and more Rosslyn/CC drivers for Dale City. There was a loong line of Pentagon drivers. I slugged in today from Dale City to Rosslyn (got there around 7:40a) and I waited about 5-10 minutes for a car to pull up for Rosslyn. A car pulled up for CC and there was only 1 rider waiting for CC. A second driver pulled up for CC but she was willing to go to Rosslyn since getting back to CC is a hop, skip and jump away (there were 6 of us in line for Rosslyn by this point). Yesterday I was reluctant enough that the first car at the Rosslyn pick up point was for Dale City (they already had a passenger in the car for Dale City). Im trying to see if they will place signs at the Horner/PM pick up points at Pentagon, Rosslyn and CC so that more drivers and riders are aware that there's a lot there. I really hope that Dale City picks up. Rosslyn, L'Enfant & Pentagon Slugger

Monkey Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 Feb 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Monkey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 8:56am
	quote: Originally posted by Cplace Have successfully picked up slugs at Dale City for Pentagon. More drivers are showing up there. Pick up is slow, just need more riders to show up, plenty of spots when I got there at 630, there was already a car waiting when I got there, had another pull up behind me while I was waiting, took 10-15 minutes wait time to get 2 Pentagon riders. My one rider said he has to hold up a sign in the afternoon at the Pentagon to get a ride back to Dale City but this is a transition so it'll take time for drivers to learn where to pick them up but with the sign he's had no problem getting back to the lot. Please if you're a rider and you have access to the Dale City lot please use it, drivers are starting to show up and riders are saying they get back fine in the afternoon. The lot is workable, and I really believe it's starting to pick up momentum. I've had somewhat similar success as a rider. Tried it for the first time yesterday - 6:30, plenty of parking on both ends of the lot, two cars for Pentagon. Today was a little different. Lots of people waiting for busses (including a bus to Pentagon), about 6 cars waiting for Pentagon riders. Getting home yesterday was a bit more dicey. Several drivers looking for riders to PM; when asked if they would go to Dale City where the line moved, many quizzical responses and many declines. I'm willing to stick it out another week, as the Dale City lot is much closer for me and I have no fondness of riding the bus.