AM Slug Line Split at Horner Rd for PTG/CC/Rosslyn

I had this question before, but waited to see how things worked this morning. Now I'll ask - what problem are we trying to solve here? From what I've seen and heard from other slug lines, the wait at Horner Rd for both drivers and slugs is usually not too bad, most often less than 5-10 minutes. Occasionally cars will back up if there is an abundance of Rosslyn drivers waiting on Rosslyn riders, but most times the line moves pretty well. While the new set-up segregates the Rosslyn folks, it will potentially create multiple lines/groups of cars waiting and it removes some flexibility from those who can drive/ride to either Pentagon/CC/Rossyln (with separate lines, you're forced to decide before you can see how things are going). The new set-up also forces those who opt out of the CC/Rosslyn lines if the bus shows up to have to run across the main flow of traffic to try to catch the bus.

So, not knowing what problem we're trying to solve, it's kind of hard to assess how we're doing. Would appreciate if someone could explain the problem to me.

Depending on the time that one rides from the Horner Rd. lot, it can take anywhere from 5 min to 30 minutes to get into a car especially for riders who are trying to get to the Pentagon. While drivers can choose to go to different drop off locations without too much inconvenience, this is generally not the case for riders. Having the rider line consolidate certainly is an advantage for the drivers as many (understandably) do not want to go to the Pentagon. As a result when the driver comes up and sees a long line, they opt for Crystal City or Rosslyn, leaving riders who have to go to the Pentagon in a 30-40 deep line.

With the split lines, drivers and riders know exactly where the other is going without the yelling and anticipation. The wait time will be shortened for everyone involved as soon as the change settles in.

As for the bus ride, this is no different from the Potomac Mills lot. The bus runs on a schedule and if riders change their minds about slugging for the day, they should give themselves sufficient time to safely walk over to the bus stop and not dash out. This is never a good idea.

Everyone's patience is needed for this change. Change is always difficult but it will be good for all involved in the long run. Thank you for writing and voicing your concern.

i guess i'm one of the many horner road riders/drivers who were not contacted about the split lines now in effect. i don't understand how one person can talk to a few and then change everything (unless we're dealing with the same person that's in charge of the pickup lines at the pentagon). if this effort is coordinated enough to put out fliers, construct/buy and put out wooden directional signs in the parking lot then it would certainly be possible to conduct a poll and let the riders and the drivers vote (instead of putting out fliers, first put out questionnaires). one of the best advantages of slugging is the flexibility that it provides--particularly so at the horner road lot. whether you're a driver or a rider you use to have choices and these choices made the line more efficient -- most of the time. my morning adventure takes me well beyond any of the available drop off points, consequently any metro stop will do. maybe my profile isn't the norm; nonetheless, this new approach doesn't seem well thought out.

I guess the question is, why not go back to the original lines. I also liked the flexibility of taking the first ride - like many "any metro stop will do" or could bail and take the bus if needed. Lets just go back to the norm. I think what we have here is poorly thought out and not as safe as it could be.

Why not go back the way it was, if one person can try and split the line into three why can't one person put it back to one? I say go back the way it was, put up some flyers at the bus stop and tell everyone to go back to the way it was.