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   I would like to drive from Woodbridge to Ft. Belvior using the HOV in the a.m.

	Does anyone know if there are slugs @ Horner Road who go to Springfield, and if so-which location is the closest drop off point to Ft. Belvior?

	Thanks!

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uhura2 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote uhura2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Ft Belvior Posted: 12 May 2005 at 10:31am
	I would like to drive from Woodbridge to Ft. Belvior using the HOV in the a.m. Does anyone know if there are slugs @ Horner Road who go to Springfield, and if so-which location is the closest drop off point to Ft. Belvior? Thanks!

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: 12 May 2005 at 10:41am
	You could HOV to the Franconia-Springfield exit and drop slugs off at the Metro station near Springfield Mall, then turn south off the Parkway onto Beulah Street to Ft B. Not sure if there are any slugs in Woodbridge who look for rides to Springfield Metro, however. [:(] Keep on sluggin'! [:)]

Baz Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2005 at 10:49am
	I used to work/drive to Ft Belvior just using the regular lanes of 95 and not use HOV. It usually took 45 minutes. Im not sure if using the HOV up to Springfield and back-tracking to Ft Belvior would be any faster.

uhura2 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote uhura2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2005 at 11:06am
	quote: Originally posted by Baz [br]I used to work/drive to Ft Belvior just using the regular lanes of 95 and not use HOV. It usually took 45 minutes. Im not sure if using the HOV up to Springfield and back-tracking to Ft Belvior would be any faster. That's a very good point... What about using Rte 1. Does it suck @ 6:15-6:30 a.m.?

Baz Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2005 at 12:10pm
	I would get on 95N at Dale Blvd or PWP around 7AM. Once finally merging onto 95 (very slowly) I would take the RT1 N exit. Route 1 is also very slow at that time of morning - it breaks here and there where you can actually get up to speed. But overall, an hour commute from Dale City to Belvior is common.

pplmvrs Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pplmvrs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2005 at 3:46pm
	When I worked at Ft. Belvoir I always took Rt. 1 I think it was easier than going to Springfield first

adjguy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote adjguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2005 at 7:10pm
	If you leave Woodbridge after 530am, your looking at solid gridlock from Dale Blvd to the RT1 Exit. You could jump on the omni bus at horner, take it to springfield, and jump on a Metrobus or Fairfax County Bus to Ft. Belvoir. Think the bus ride to Metro is about a buck or so, I dont know. It may take you longer, but you will not have to do any driving or put your car through the grueling idoling traffic mess we call Woodbridge.

uhura2 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote uhura2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2005 at 12:43pm
	quote: Originally posted by adjguy [br]If you leave Woodbridge after 530am, your looking at solid gridlock from Dale Blvd to the RT1 Exit. You could jump on the omni bus at horner, take it to springfield, and jump on a Metrobus or Fairfax County Bus to Ft. Belvoir. Think the bus ride to Metro is about a buck or so, I dont know. It may take you longer, but you will not have to do any driving or put your car through the grueling idoling traffic mess we call Woodbridge. SOunds like a good idea, but how would I make the trip from the gate to the building I work in? it's a few miles.

uhura2 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote uhura2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2005 at 2:10pm
	quote: Originally posted by RobertLangDirect [br]Now that the BRAC says they are moving 15,000 more to Ft Belvoir, how do you think they will get there? Good question...what do you think?

Baz Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2005 at 2:16pm
	Im sure they will be phased in. I doubt they will all show up at the gate one morning. But staying on the negative side of the issue, that area is already a parking lot...so when these new folks arrive - when in Rome.