BRAC 133 Slug Line

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   I get on HOV at about 5:40 am -5:45 am, drive to Springfield, dump onto I-395 and get off at Seminary.  I arrive at the Mark Center between 6:15 and 6:30 usually.  If traffic is backed up on I-395, I may go on to Franconia, then Van Dorn to Sanger or Seminary.  It really isn't that bacd at that time of day.

	In the p.m., I hop on I-395 SB around 3:10, 3:15 to the HOV ramp at Edsall all the way to Dale Blvd.  If there's no delays, I get off HOV around 3:30/3:45.  Sometimes, if I know the HOV is backed up, I stay on the main lanes, like today, and made it to Dale Blvd. by 3:30 (6 lanes are faster than two slow ones).

	I always, always check my IPhone app, Waze, social media for traffic.  Check it out!

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Billie Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: BRAC 133 Slug Line Posted: 27 Oct 2011 at 5:10pm
	I get on HOV at about 5:40 am -5:45 am, drive to Springfield, dump onto I-395 and get off at Seminary. I arrive at the Mark Center between 6:15 and 6:30 usually. If traffic is backed up on I-395, I may go on to Franconia, then Van Dorn to Sanger or Seminary. It really isn't that bacd at that time of day. In the p.m., I hop on I-395 SB around 3:10, 3:15 to the HOV ramp at Edsall all the way to Dale Blvd. If there's no delays, I get off HOV around 3:30/3:45. Sometimes, if I know the HOV is backed up, I stay on the main lanes, like today, and made it to Dale Blvd. by 3:30 (6 lanes are faster than two slow ones). I always, always check my IPhone app, Waze, social media for traffic. Check it out!

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: 26 Oct 2011 at 10:12pm
	quote: Originally posted by gawinkworth @Mike2024 - We've been at the Mark Center for a few weeks now, and have several folks coming from all over the place. Of those who have tried the Springfield route(s), none have made the trip in less than 20-30 minutes. My wife and I pick up a Woodbridge area slug in the morning, drive into the Pentagon, and flip around. To date, it has added maybe 10 minutes to our commute; not bad at all. The biggest hang up obviously is getting off at the Pentagon. Depending on when you get in, that can be a bear. As for the slug line along the North Parking garage at the Mark Center, it'll hold maybe four cars, and I've never seen any bodies out there. In the near future I will be hitting the Customer Service office again to see about defining some slug lines INSIDE the building. Being able to step off the elevator, pick up a body, walk out to the garage, and hop on 395, works very nicely. Doesn't do anything to address the trip in, but it's a start toward taking care of the return trip. Geoffrey A Winkworth Senior Analyst/Developer AT&T Government Solutions, Inc. 571.372.4384 Recommend you also go to the WHS Transportation office as well. Bring this issue up with them about putting slug lines inside - I agree with you. Once the complex is at capacity, the current slug line area will be a mess. I will go to Transportation office in the morning. I just signed up for their database for the slug lines. Picked up hubby (who came over on 7M bus from Pentagon) at that area today at 4:15 -- we got to Woodbridge by 5pm, and had our son from daycare by 5:15. Not a bad trial run for us. I would DEFINITELY be interested in picking up a rider or 2 from Mark Center to Woodbridge in the PM as soon as I confirm my work schedule. I'd say Horner Rd or Tackett's Mill would be our drop off point in the PM. Right now it's looking like I'll be able to work 7:30-4pm. Not sure of what our AM run will be like at this point, having to drop off our little guy at daycare first. Will keep you all posted.

veejay863 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote veejay863 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 2011 at 10:33am
	quote: Originally posted by southbridgemom quote: Originally posted by veejay863 I start working at the Mark Center tomorrow and I am looking to catch a ride with someone thats coming from and going to tackets mill or 234. I work from 7:30am-4pm. If anyone needs help picking up riders please let me know! Will definitely keep you posted as to my status at Mark Center. Best of luck to you! Thanks! And the same to you as well!

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: 23 Oct 2011 at 10:56pm
	quote: Originally posted by veejay863 I start working at the Mark Center tomorrow and I am looking to catch a ride with someone thats coming from and going to tackets mill or 234. I work from 7:30am-4pm. If anyone needs help picking up riders please let me know! Will definitely keep you posted as to my status at Mark Center. Best of luck to you!

veejay863 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote veejay863 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2011 at 9:40pm
	I start working at the Mark Center tomorrow and I am looking to catch a ride with someone thats coming from and going to tackets mill or 234. I work from 7:30am-4pm. If anyone needs help picking up riders please let me know!

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: 20 Oct 2011 at 11:29pm
	Just found out my new job (starting Mon 10/24) will be at Mark Center. Not sure of hours yet -- hoping for 7:30-4pm or 8am-4:30. I have applied for parking permit -- status of that still pending. Assuming I get a permit, would be willing/able to drive/ride from 234 or Tackett's Mill lots. Horner is too packed by 6:30 to even consider (although an ideal location). I live in Dumfries area (Southbridge). Based on hubby's input to me, sounds like going north to PNT is better option in the AM, and getting on HOV southbound between Duke St and Edsall in PM is best (pending an HOV ramp at Mark). Please let me know how this is going, or what I can do to help. Thanks!

Billie Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2011 at 7:23am
	Is DCCL at the K-Mart on Dale Blvd? I could pick up/drop off at either DCCL or the Montclair Fire Station. 6:00-6:30 in the morning and 3:00-3:30 in the afternoon.

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: 05 Oct 2011 at 11:18am
	Who's willing to pick this up??? I am ready to pick up/drop off folks to from Woodbridge. I will try my luck next week in waiting at the Mark Slug line to pick ppl up in the evenings. I could pick up and then take Springfield to get off at exit 3 and take Beaureguard or 4 (depending on traffic) and in the evenings I could pick up and get on the HOV lane between exits 3 and 2 going south. Rosslyn, L'Enfant & Pentagon Slugger

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: 04 Oct 2011 at 5:09am
	I recently received this information regarding the Mark Center: There is a slug line available at the Mark Center. However, because there is no HOV access to accompany the flow of traffic on I-395, the best slugging option for employees is to: 1. AM: Slug directly to the Pentagon and then take Metrobus 7M to the Mark Center. 2. PM: Take Metrobus 7M to the Pentagon and then slug from there. Once HOV access to I-395 is built, slugging directly to/from the Mark Center will be available.

SaltyDog Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SaltyDog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Sep 2011 at 8:32am
	From the previous posting--sounds like 234 would be a good start. I'd slug from there as a preference. Anyone else interested?