Reston to DC slug line

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   On a whim this morning I went to see if I could pick up a slug from the Lowes Island Commuter Lot in Great Falls Plaza on Algonkian Parkway (bus stop for Loudoun County Transit).  It worked.  I see also that the bus now stops at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.  Herndon-Monroe has been good for me as a driver, but if I can keep picking up slugs on Algonkian Parkway, I will continue to do so.  This way I can get right on the Toll Road without having to go to the H-M P&R first.

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oms Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote oms Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Reston to DC slug line Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:39am
	On a whim this morning I went to see if I could pick up a slug from the Lowes Island Commuter Lot in Great Falls Plaza on Algonkian Parkway (bus stop for Loudoun County Transit). It worked. I see also that the bus now stops at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Herndon-Monroe has been good for me as a driver, but if I can keep picking up slugs on Algonkian Parkway, I will continue to do so. This way I can get right on the Toll Road without having to go to the H-M P&R first.

KZeglis Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote KZeglis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 2007 at 9:38am
	I too recently moved to Herndon and I am now working in Foggy Bottom. If you are going to be making the commute to and from DC, I would be interested in talking about pick up times and drop off's. Let me know.

bunnymasseuse Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bunnymasseuse Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Mar 2007 at 9:47pm
	I've had various results in my past week of slugging (which I had never had the opportunity to do before now). I've had to wait as long as 30 minutes , and as short as 5min. I've had the same driver two times, and new drivers the rest of the time. I hope to coordinate a perm. ride to and from, but I'm never opposed to slugging. I've met quite a few interesting people in this last week!

bunnymasseuse Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bunnymasseuse Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2007 at 7:32pm
	This line still going? Many of these posts are so old. I'll be looking to slug to Rosslyn tomorrow around 730am, hope to find someone! Thanks so much!

monroeslug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote monroeslug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Feb 2007 at 10:38pm
	I'm driving into Clarendon every morning around 8am and pick up slugs at Herndon Monroe. I used to drive to Rosslyn and had a good following, thanks to Steve, Maria, and Scott for making my commute faster and providing good company. A few slugs balk at the ride to Clarendon because it isn't as close to the city, but I have heard it is actually faster for slugs going into the city because we avoid the backup getting off exit 73 on that little stretch of Rt 29. Today was the first time I had to wait awhile for a slug and there were plenty of people getting on the 980 bus looking over. If you regularly ride the bus do yourself a favor and save $1 and some time and jump in. There were lots of slug drivers this morning and not enough riders.

oms Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote oms Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2007 at 4:45pm
	I'm a driver who just today began picking up slugs at the Herndon/Monroe Park-and-Ride. I drive a black Honda Civic hatchback and will be getting there around 7:30 AM each day (when I'm not on business travel). I work downtown across from Federal Triangle. See ya round!

Sterlingslug Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sterlingslug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 2006 at 2:00pm
	Herndon-Monroe to Rosslyn is still active, although some drivers have had the nerve to get local jobs. If you'd prefer to drive to work, please print a sign and come pick us up.

webbuzzard Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 May 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote webbuzzard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2005 at 9:48am
	Merlin: There have been several of us who have tried to start a slug line at the Herndon/Monroe P&R. My excuse for quitting is that I formed a carpool, which has worked well for me. If you want to start a formal slug-line, there are some instructions floating around on how to do it. The hardest part is to find the other end for the trip home. Seems like there are a lot of Rosslyn commuters and a lot of DC commuters. The DC commuters seem to be spread over the city, from Independence Avenue, Farragut, Union Station/Capitol Hill, Foggy Bottom, etc. You have to figure out the most popular (or in your case, where you work). Pick a stop that's most convenient to you and then get out there and promote it. Pick a start date, tell people about it, and continue to promote it until it catches on. I found that this site has a limited audience, so you have to be clever. Slug-lines are a bit of a chicken and egg conundrum. Be patient and persistent, and it will work.

merlin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote merlin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Sep 2005 at 8:57am
	Alright - I give up! I waited again this morning for 30 minutes. I have the opportunity to become a driver starting next month and I am taking it. So there will be at least one more driver (for a total of about 5) for the Herndon/Monroe P&R. [8D] Also, I am going to swing by the 5a bus stop and pick up folks for the ride home. [:D] Merlin

merlin Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote merlin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Sep 2005 at 9:26am
	I only had to wait a short time this morning[8D] and it was pleasant ride with nice conversation and good tunes! Thank you, driver! Merlin