Crystal City PM

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   We Crystal City slugs have noticed a significant drop off in the number of cars coming by the pick up line at 12th street in the afternoon/evenings.  Is there a reason for this?

	I have been picked up a few times by a car saying, "Lucky I saw you, I usually go to the Pengaton to pick up a slug," which is a shame (for us mainly, but the driver would benefit not having to navigate the insanity that is the Pentagon).  

	Please drivers, if you are going to the Pentagon, how about you drive past the CC pick up line on your way.  Usually, if you wait just five minutes, someone will show up.  I used to see cars waiting all the time, haven't seen THAT in a long time.

	Just wondering if there is a reason for all of this.

	Thank you.

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AngloAustrian Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote AngloAustrian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Crystal City PM Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 9:25am
	We Crystal City slugs have noticed a significant drop off in the number of cars coming by the pick up line at 12th street in the afternoon/evenings. Is there a reason for this? I have been picked up a few times by a car saying, "Lucky I saw you, I usually go to the Pengaton to pick up a slug," which is a shame (for us mainly, but the driver would benefit not having to navigate the insanity that is the Pentagon). Please drivers, if you are going to the Pentagon, how about you drive past the CC pick up line on your way. Usually, if you wait just five minutes, someone will show up. I used to see cars waiting all the time, haven't seen THAT in a long time. Just wondering if there is a reason for all of this. Thank you.

GetMeOffOLine Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Jan 2013 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote GetMeOffOLine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 12:47pm
	I feel your pain. The Rosslyn PM line is like that too. Went over there last night, waited 10 minutes, nada. So I took Metro to Pentagon instead, less of a wait. I hope the CC line improves for ya!

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: 08 Feb 2013 at 12:47pm
	I will pick up CC where on 12th street?? quote: Originally posted by GetMeOffOLine I feel your pain. The Rosslyn PM line is like that too. Went over there last night, waited 10 minutes, nada. So I took Metro to Pentagon instead, less of a wait. I hope the CC line improves for ya! Nic

GetMeOffOLine Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Jan 2013 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote GetMeOffOLine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 1:08pm
	Nic, I just go to the Pentagon now. I work right near Rosslyn so Crystal City is a bit out of my way. I just take Blue Line to Pentagon and get the slug lines over there. I talked to someone else recently who said the PM line at Rosslyn's pretty much nada. I don't know where the CC pickup is for the PM. Sorry.

AngloAustrian Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote AngloAustrian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 2:14pm
	Slugs in Crystal City can be picked up in two ways: They walk along Crystal Drive from 23rd St to 12th Street holding signs that say "610". Then, when they get to the slug line, they wait. The slug line is where Crystal Drive curves sharply to the left and becomes 12th street. It's right on the corner. If you google maps 200 12th Street south, Arlington VA 22202, that shows you exactly where the spot is. We sluggers can often see cars waiting there (well, used to before they all drove straight to the Pentagon) as we are walking towards the slug line. So, just stop for a few minutes, and look behind you for people waving "610" signs at you!

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: 13 Feb 2013 at 12:23pm
	is it just 610? Is there Horner? and where is the rosslyn line? thanks! Nic

AngloAustrian Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote AngloAustrian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2013 at 8:58am
	On the corner is just 610, Just BEFORE you get to the corner (about 50 feet) is another slug line for Tackets Mill (wherever that is). That's all I know.

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2013 at 10:20am
	From http://www.slug-lines.com/PM_lines/Crystal_Gateway.asp Location: Crystal City. 1200 Crystal Drive and 12th Street. Driving Directions: Description: The line forms at northern end of Crystal City near the sharp turn on Crystal Drive and 12th Street. There are actually two lines with signs posting their destinations. One sign is "Horner Road Potomac Mills" and the other is "Rt 610 Stafford".

lisad219 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Mar 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lisad219 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2013 at 11:06am
	I am a former Pentagon slug and now slug from CC. I walk outside the Polk Building and cross the street. I stand there holding a sign for Horner. I have had no problems getting rides quickly in the afternoon. I would have no problem going to the traditional slug line on 12th, but it's too far off a walk for me! Anyway, anyone trying to slug should hold a sign with their destination clearly visible. It will make a huge difference I think.