PM Pentagon Delays

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   Has anyone else noticed the recent delays in getting to the Prince William stack lane at the Pentagon the past few weeks?  I drive in  from the Navy Annex side and lately it's taking me on average 20+ minutes to get from the crosswalk (going under the highway) to where I turn off Rotary into the stack lane.  I understand a delay when slugs are few, but in this case I think it's due to the MP's directing traffic. They're holding up the cars coming out of the slug lanes which naturally stifles the constant flow of cars in and out.  In my opinion, the stop signs were working just fine.

	One day I sat (no kidding) 8 minutes waiting for the MP to allow me  to exit with my riders and get on HOV-- and that was after it took me 30 minutes to get my riders! 

	Is anyone else noticing this?  Is there someone or somewhere to pass this concern along to, or am I the only frustrated driver out there?

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Sheepish Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 May 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sheepish Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: PM Pentagon Delays Posted: 28 May 2002 at 9:50pm
	Has anyone else noticed the recent delays in getting to the Prince William stack lane at the Pentagon the past few weeks? I drive in from the Navy Annex side and lately it's taking me on average 20+ minutes to get from the crosswalk (going under the highway) to where I turn off Rotary into the stack lane. I understand a delay when slugs are few, but in this case I think it's due to the MP's directing traffic. They're holding up the cars coming out of the slug lanes which naturally stifles the constant flow of cars in and out. In my opinion, the stop signs were working just fine. One day I sat (no kidding) 8 minutes waiting for the MP to allow me to exit with my riders and get on HOV-- and that was after it took me 30 minutes to get my riders! Is anyone else noticing this? Is there someone or somewhere to pass this concern along to, or am I the only frustrated driver out there?

wdossel Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Jan 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote wdossel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2002 at 3:08pm
	If it is any consolation, it is taking me roughly the same time to get over from my spot in South Parking. Most of the dalys I've noticed seem to be driver induced, e.g., 2 cars, sitting abreast at the Horner/PM line waiting for Horner riders with a long line of PM folks in line or 2 sitting abreast at Tacketts with no one in line. Talk about a bottle neck...

Patricia Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Patricia Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2002 at 3:23pm
	Would the Rosslyn line be quicker? If it's taking 20+ minutes to get through the Pentagon lines, in less time you could head over to Rosslyn, pick up a slug or two and be on HOV. Just a thought... Patricia Tackett's/Rosslyn lines

Sheepish Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 May 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sheepish Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2002 at 4:35pm
	quote: Would the Rosslyn line be quicker? If it's taking 20+ minutes to get through the Pentagon lines, in less time you could head over to Rosslyn, pick up a slug or two and be on HOV. Just a thought... Patricia Tackett's/Rosslyn lines Thanks for the suggestion Patricia. I actually work at Skyline off Route 7, so I already backtrack 4 miles to the Pentagon, and just don't want to have to drive any further when the Pentagon is ideal for me. I just wish the MPs would stop controlling the traffic flow.

J Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 26 May 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2002 at 5:44pm
	quote: quote: Would the Rosslyn line be quicker? If it's taking 20+ minutes to get through the Pentagon lines, in less time you could head over to Rosslyn, pick up a slug or two and be on HOV. Just a thought... Patricia Tackett's/Rosslyn lines Thanks for the suggestion Patricia. I actually work at Skyline off Route 7, so I already backtrack 4 miles to the Pentagon, and just don't want to have to drive any further when the Pentagon is ideal for me. I just wish the MPs would stop controlling the traffic flow. Given that Skyline is basically an extension of the Pentagon, as far as having DoD military and civilian personnel working there, a few flyers might be in order.

Sheepish Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 May 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sheepish Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2002 at 6:45pm
	My wish came true today. When I arrived at the Pentagon this evening, the MPs were NOT directing traffic, and I made it to the Prince William stack lane in only 4 minutes! I'd like to believe my theory was accurate.... but time (and MPs) will tell........

Eric Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Mar 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eric Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2002 at 11:01pm
	The slug line at the north end of Crystal City (the end closest to the Pentagon) is only a couple of minutes (depending on lights) from the Pentagon. I have no idea how well that works, as I've only tried it once when Rosslyn was very stacked up. - Eric.

bonnie.burrell Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 30 May 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bonnie.burrell Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2002 at 8:13am
	I work at the Pentagon and participate in a carpool so I don't often pick up slugs. When I do, I avoid South Parking at all costs. In the morning, I announce "North Parking" to the Pentagon slugs. If there are no takers, I'll drive Crystal City slugs to the CC Metro or 23rd Street before I'll go to South Parking. In the afternoon, I check the slug line near Crystal Gateway North before biting the bullet and going to South Parking. Is anyone interested in a North Parking slug line? I know that leaves out all the people who are trying to get to the Pentagon Metro in the morning and those coming off the Pentagon Metro in the afternoon, but there are still a LOT of people who are assigned to the Pentagon who have access to the POAC side of the bldg. Bonnie

viper Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 21 Jun 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote viper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 2002 at 9:53am
	Seems like this problem has "gone away". I haven't noticed any "help" from the MPs lately. The traffic seems to be working itself out just fine. Let's hope it stays that way.