Solution To Old Hechinger's Filling Up

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I cannot slug home evenings due to work schedule but I would be happy to have the 123 lot be one-way sluggers only since the bus does stop there evenings.  This would eliminate the problems with drivers not wanting to go to 123 at night and help to alleviate the parking problems at O.H.  That being said, we definitely need a sign directing people to 123 when the lot is full.  O.H. this morning was a nightmare - I got there are 8:15ish and it was nearly full but the cars were lined up all the way to Old Bridge Road.  I've never seen the cars like that.  As for the Church - 14th/18th works for me.

	Some sort of way, we've got to get the later-morning drivers and slugs on the same page. I was in the Gemini Way/Dale City lot at 8am this morning. No Pentagon drivers nor slugs and only 2 cars and 2 slugs (excluding myself) for Crystal City/Rossyln. 

	There is lots of parking left in both the Gemini Way/Dale City and 123 lots in the late morning (say, 7:30am onward). If we could get some of the folks currently queuing up for naught at Old Hechingers and Lake Ridge/Tacketts to come to either of these lots instead, that would be great.

	Perhaps we need a poll (Mr. Administrator) to gauge the number of folks who would be interested in slugging from Gemini or 123 from 7:30-8:15? Till 8:30? Maybe if folks see the level of interest (assuming it exists), they will be less wary of not finding drivers or slugs at these lots.

	I understand not wanting to commit to a lot you are not sure will work out. We are all trying to get to work on time.

	We definitely need a poll to gague interest.  I normally go to OH, but would gladly go to 95/123 provided I could get home in the evenings (have the option of bus AND slug home).  Where would those going to 95/123 line up in order to slug home?

	A poll would be nice.  Could said poll also gauge interest in an early AM (before 8am) line from 123 to PNT?  I know I may be beating a dead horse here, but I find it hard to believe our family is the only family struggling for slug options in the early AM from a non-Dale City vicinity lot.  

	Hubby is still trying to gauge interest as he rides the bus, but not getting a lot of feedback so far.  I'll keep you guys posted.

	Thanks!

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southbridgemom Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote southbridgemom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Solution To Old Hechinger's Filling Up Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 10:12pm
	quote: Originally posted by Lisaerei quote: Originally posted by Boo123 quote: Originally posted by dizzykat22192 I cannot slug home evenings due to work schedule but I would be happy to have the 123 lot be one-way sluggers only since the bus does stop there evenings. This would eliminate the problems with drivers not wanting to go to 123 at night and help to alleviate the parking problems at O.H. That being said, we definitely need a sign directing people to 123 when the lot is full. O.H. this morning was a nightmare - I got there are 8:15ish and it was nearly full but the cars were lined up all the way to Old Bridge Road. I've never seen the cars like that. As for the Church - 14th/18th works for me. Some sort of way, we've got to get the later-morning drivers and slugs on the same page. I was in the Gemini Way/Dale City lot at 8am this morning. No Pentagon drivers nor slugs and only 2 cars and 2 slugs (excluding myself) for Crystal City/Rossyln. There is lots of parking left in both the Gemini Way/Dale City and 123 lots in the late morning (say, 7:30am onward). If we could get some of the folks currently queuing up for naught at Old Hechingers and Lake Ridge/Tacketts to come to either of these lots instead, that would be great. Perhaps we need a poll (Mr. Administrator) to gauge the number of folks who would be interested in slugging from Gemini or 123 from 7:30-8:15? Till 8:30? Maybe if folks see the level of interest (assuming it exists), they will be less wary of not finding drivers or slugs at these lots. I understand not wanting to commit to a lot you are not sure will work out. We are all trying to get to work on time. We definitely need a poll to gague interest. I normally go to OH, but would gladly go to 95/123 provided I could get home in the evenings (have the option of bus AND slug home). Where would those going to 95/123 line up in order to slug home? A poll would be nice. Could said poll also gauge interest in an early AM (before 8am) line from 123 to PNT? I know I may be beating a dead horse here, but I find it hard to believe our family is the only family struggling for slug options in the early AM from a non-Dale City vicinity lot. Hubby is still trying to gauge interest as he rides the bus, but not getting a lot of feedback so far. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks!

Lisaerei Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lisaerei Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 4:34pm
	quote: Originally posted by Boo123 quote: Originally posted by dizzykat22192 I cannot slug home evenings due to work schedule but I would be happy to have the 123 lot be one-way sluggers only since the bus does stop there evenings. This would eliminate the problems with drivers not wanting to go to 123 at night and help to alleviate the parking problems at O.H. That being said, we definitely need a sign directing people to 123 when the lot is full. O.H. this morning was a nightmare - I got there are 8:15ish and it was nearly full but the cars were lined up all the way to Old Bridge Road. I've never seen the cars like that. As for the Church - 14th/18th works for me. Some sort of way, we've got to get the later-morning drivers and slugs on the same page. I was in the Gemini Way/Dale City lot at 8am this morning. No Pentagon drivers nor slugs and only 2 cars and 2 slugs (excluding myself) for Crystal City/Rossyln. There is lots of parking left in both the Gemini Way/Dale City and 123 lots in the late morning (say, 7:30am onward). If we could get some of the folks currently queuing up for naught at Old Hechingers and Lake Ridge/Tacketts to come to either of these lots instead, that would be great. Perhaps we need a poll (Mr. Administrator) to gauge the number of folks who would be interested in slugging from Gemini or 123 from 7:30-8:15? Till 8:30? Maybe if folks see the level of interest (assuming it exists), they will be less wary of not finding drivers or slugs at these lots. I understand not wanting to commit to a lot you are not sure will work out. We are all trying to get to work on time. We definitely need a poll to gague interest. I normally go to OH, but would gladly go to 95/123 provided I could get home in the evenings (have the option of bus AND slug home). Where would those going to 95/123 line up in order to slug home?

Boo123 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Boo123 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 3:32pm
	quote: Originally posted by dizzykat22192 I cannot slug home evenings due to work schedule but I would be happy to have the 123 lot be one-way sluggers only since the bus does stop there evenings. This would eliminate the problems with drivers not wanting to go to 123 at night and help to alleviate the parking problems at O.H. That being said, we definitely need a sign directing people to 123 when the lot is full. O.H. this morning was a nightmare - I got there are 8:15ish and it was nearly full but the cars were lined up all the way to Old Bridge Road. I've never seen the cars like that. As for the Church - 14th/18th works for me. Some sort of way, we've got to get the later-morning drivers and slugs on the same page. I was in the Gemini Way/Dale City lot at 8am this morning. No Pentagon drivers nor slugs and only 2 cars and 2 slugs (excluding myself) for Crystal City/Rossyln. There is lots of parking left in both the Gemini Way/Dale City and 123 lots in the late morning (say, 7:30am onward). If we could get some of the folks currently queuing up for naught at Old Hechingers and Lake Ridge/Tacketts to come to either of these lots instead, that would be great. Perhaps we need a poll (Mr. Administrator) to gauge the number of folks who would be interested in slugging from Gemini or 123 from 7:30-8:15? Till 8:30? Maybe if folks see the level of interest (assuming it exists), they will be less wary of not finding drivers or slugs at these lots. I understand not wanting to commit to a lot you are not sure will work out. We are all trying to get to work on time.

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: 03 Mar 2011 at 1:21pm
	I cannot slug home evenings due to work schedule but I would be happy to have the 123 lot be one-way sluggers only since the bus does stop there evenings. This would eliminate the problems with drivers not wanting to go to 123 at night and help to alleviate the parking problems at O.H. That being said, we definitely need a sign directing people to 123 when the lot is full. O.H. this morning was a nightmare - I got there are 8:15ish and it was nearly full but the cars were lined up all the way to Old Bridge Road. I've never seen the cars like that. As for the Church - 14th/18th works for me.

snlfam Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote snlfam Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Mar 2011 at 5:10pm
	Starting today, I am trying to start a return line to the 123 lot at the new New York and 14th location. If that doesn't work well, I will try to start one at the Commerce Dept. line. Anyone want to join me?

Boo123 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Boo123 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 2011 at 10:56am
	quote: Originally posted by Admin I can help organize a new line at the 123 lot if that is what slugs want. It makes sense to start using that lot for maybe both downtown (14th/18th/L'Enfant) and maybe one for the Pentagon. What do you think? Yes. If slugging is established in this lot, maybe stage one combo line (a la Old Hechinger) to all destinations. Run said parallel to where the buses come (beside the shelters) but on that next sidewalk out (the one closest to parking). Is that what people are using already (the few that have successfully slugged from here)?

Lisaerei Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lisaerei Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 2011 at 12:00am
	quote: Originally posted by Admin I can help organize a new line at the 123 lot if that is what slugs want. It makes sense to start using that lot for maybe both downtown (14th/18th/L'Enfant) and maybe one for the Pentagon. What do you think? Totally for this. I will likely take the bus back in the afternoon, but what would be the option for a return slug trip?

southbridgemom Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote southbridgemom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2011 at 8:25pm
	Hubby said he would talk to folks at the bus stop for the PNT at the 123 lot. He will gauge interest and I'll report back ASAP. A line from 123 to the PNT early AM (before 7:30) would certainly make life a bit easier for our family, that's for sure. Thanks! [:)]

Admin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Admin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2011 at 7:56pm
	I can help organize a new line at the 123 lot if that is what slugs want. It makes sense to start using that lot for maybe both downtown (14th/18th/L'Enfant) and maybe one for the Pentagon. What do you think?

Lisaerei Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Feb 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lisaerei Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2011 at 7:08pm
	What can I do to help get the word out? I can walk to OH, but sometimes prefer 95/123. Today I got to OH later (815 or so I think) and I was able to hop in a car to 14th - I saw a good five cars there waiting, I didn't even think about mentioning overflow to 123 to pick folks up.