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   Posted - 19 Mar 2011 :  12:47:53          

	The line mid-block on 14th between G and F is for the 234 Commuter Lot. This link will take you to a map. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=38.897805,-77.032536&spn=0.001712,0.003849&z=19&msid=205724262273021309327.00049ed66f95d5608992c. I think you will find that even with the walk from Chinatown to 14th this is a much faster option than taking Metro to the Pentagon to pick up a slug ride.  I have been using the Capital Bike Share station at 8th and H NW and dropping the bike of at the station at 14th and G.  More and more slugs are using this line; more drivers would be good but that will come as the word gets out that slugs are waiting. I think there is also a combination of confusion as to line location and fear of getting a ticket while waiting for a slug. I have found a good solution to the latter problem is to do a right hand lap around the block if no slugs are immediately available. I have done it myself on days that I drive and found it quick and easy and a slug was waiting when I came around after just one lap. Signs help for both driver and slug and it doesn't hurt for drivers to ask bus riders lined up against the building. They often look meek and not so slug like but sometimes you can coax one for two to come with.

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NO44 - I work in Chinatown near 8th & I Streets NW.  I normally head to the Pentagon to catch a ride.  If you're still looking for sluggers headed to 234, let me know.  Thanks.

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Where are you in the afternoon? Also anyone working in the Chinatown area that slugs to 234??? I am a driver.. thanks!

	Nic

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keelhauld Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Jun 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote keelhauld Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 234 slugs Posted: 19 Mar 2011 at 2:41pm
	Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 12:47:53 The line mid-block on 14th between G and F is for the 234 Commuter Lot. This link will take you to a map. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=38.897805,-77.032536&spn=0.001712,0.003849&z=19&msid=205724262273021309327.00049ed66f95d5608992c. I think you will find that even with the walk from Chinatown to 14th this is a much faster option than taking Metro to the Pentagon to pick up a slug ride. I have been using the Capital Bike Share station at 8th and H NW and dropping the bike of at the station at 14th and G. More and more slugs are using this line; more drivers would be good but that will come as the word gets out that slugs are waiting. I think there is also a combination of confusion as to line location and fear of getting a ticket while waiting for a slug. I have found a good solution to the latter problem is to do a right hand lap around the block if no slugs are immediately available. I have done it myself on days that I drive and found it quick and easy and a slug was waiting when I came around after just one lap. Signs help for both driver and slug and it doesn't hurt for drivers to ask bus riders lined up against the building. They often look meek and not so slug like but sometimes you can coax one for two to come with. quote: Originally posted by slugger2DC NO44 - I work in Chinatown near 8th & I Streets NW. I normally head to the Pentagon to catch a ride. If you're still looking for sluggers headed to 234, let me know. Thanks. quote: Originally posted by NO44 Where are you in the afternoon? Also anyone working in the Chinatown area that slugs to 234??? I am a driver.. thanks! Nic

NO44 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote NO44 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Mar 2011 at 10:27am
	I am actually now moving to Lake Ridge. Thank you for your response though! quote: Originally posted by slugger2DC NO44 - I work in Chinatown near 8th & I Streets NW. I normally head to the Pentagon to catch a ride. If you're still looking for sluggers headed to 234, let me know. Thanks. quote: Originally posted by NO44 Where are you in the afternoon? Also anyone working in the Chinatown area that slugs to 234??? I am a driver.. thanks! Nic Nic

slugger2DC Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote slugger2DC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Mar 2011 at 9:17am
	NO44 - I work in Chinatown near 8th & I Streets NW. I normally head to the Pentagon to catch a ride. If you're still looking for sluggers headed to 234, let me know. Thanks. quote: Originally posted by NO44 Where are you in the afternoon? Also anyone working in the Chinatown area that slugs to 234??? I am a driver.. thanks! Nic

NO44 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote NO44 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2011 at 12:46pm
	Yep and all the way down where the rail was! quote: Originally posted by hos540 even with the bad weather 705 people were already parking along the guard rail and crosswalks Nic

hos540 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Dec 2010 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote hos540 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2011 at 12:32pm
	even with the bad weather 705 people were already parking along the guard rail and crosswalks

sluggaboo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 Mar 2009 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluggaboo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Mar 2011 at 10:30pm
	Today from 5:10 to 5:30pm there were 5 slugs at 14th & F looking for a ride to 234. If you are a driver looking for slugs to 234/Dumfries, we are waiting for you! [:D]

hos540 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Dec 2010 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote hos540 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Mar 2011 at 9:32pm
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NO44 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote NO44 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Mar 2011 at 3:14pm
	i leave at 4 from Chinatown! Hope to catch 2, shoot I will take 3! quote: Originally posted by sluggaboo Between 4:30 and 5:30pm there are lots of slugs at 14th & F headed to the Rt. 234 lot. I'm one of them. After 10-15 minutes of waiting we just get on the bus. I'll be there again today hoping to get a ride home! [:D][/font=Georgia] Nic

sluggaboo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 Mar 2009 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluggaboo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Mar 2011 at 2:53pm
	Between 4:30 and 5:30pm there are lots of slugs at 14th & F headed to the Rt. 234 lot. I'm one of them. After 10-15 minutes of waiting we just get on the bus. I'll be there again today hoping to get a ride home! [:D][/font=Georgia]

NO44 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote NO44 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Mar 2011 at 12:45pm
	14th and F please! If not 14th and Independence.. i just need some 234 bodies! quote: Originally posted by keelhauld 14th and F is as good a place as any to bring together the 234 crowd in the afternoon. As Pagni pointed out in a different thread now that the Dale City and Lake Ridge buses have been pushed to 15th Street it should be easy to establish a 234 line at 14th and F. 234 Slugs, tell your morning drivers that more and more slugs are looking for rides to the 234 lot from 14th and F in front of the old Borders bookstore. The bus line tends to form against the building and the slugs usually line up at the curb. Signs help! Maybe we can finally get a regular line going to 234 from downtown. quote: Originally posted by NO44 Where are you in the afternoon? Also anyone working in the Chinatown area that slugs to 234??? I am a driver.. thanks! Nic Nic