Dropping off question

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   I'm new to slugging and I'm thinking about becomming a driver. For afternoon rides, there are two drop-off locations that are convenient for me. 

	I'd prefer to only have to stop and drop-off at one location. Is it common for drivers to drop-off riders at different locations?

	Just wondering... Thanks.

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tygger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tygger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Dropping off question Posted: 20 Oct 2004 at 8:55am
	I'm new to slugging and I'm thinking about becomming a driver. For afternoon rides, there are two drop-off locations that are convenient for me. I'd prefer to only have to stop and drop-off at one location. Is it common for drivers to drop-off riders at different locations? Just wondering... Thanks.

WBSlug7 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote WBSlug7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 2004 at 11:39am
	Yes, it is common for drivers to drop slugs off at different lots in the evenings. It is your preference whether you only want to go to one destination or two. From a slug's point of view, it's always easier for drivers to be flexible so it makes the lines go faster. Forget Horner Rd, use Potomac Mills!

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: 20 Oct 2004 at 12:05pm
	Tygger, I agree with WBSlug7 that multiple drop off locations can work well. When I drive I often pick up 2 Springfield-Burke slugs at the Pentagon and drop one off at Daventry or "Bob's" and the other at the Rolling Valley Mall lot. Other times, I'll take two slugs to the Sydenstricker commuter lot. Seems like it's what works best for both the driver and the 2 slugs. [:)]

tygger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tygger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 2004 at 1:18pm
	I live close to Hooes Rd. (I think the Sydenstricker lot off the pkwy is closest to me) so I would like to take the pkwy exit from the HOV lanes to avoid the mess around Bob's. If not all riders are going to Sydenstricker, which other lots should/could I service and still get off the pkwy exit? Thanks for the replies!

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: 20 Oct 2004 at 1:56pm
	The only option I know would be to get off the Parkway at Sydenstricker and then take Sydenstricker Rd to the Rolling Valley Mall lot on Old Keene Mill. That means you would have to double back to the Parkway and Hooes Rd on either Sydenstricker, Huntsman Blvd, or Lee Chapel Rd. That may be more time & distnce than you want. If it is, recommend you take slugs only to the Sydenstricker lot. [:)]

scottt Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Slug Joined: 12 May 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 106	Post Options Post Reply Quote scottt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 2004 at 3:35pm
	I am near Sydenstricker. What hours do you commute?

tygger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tygger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 2004 at 5:05pm
	I see... so if I need to drop people off at either Bob's or Daventry, do I just hop off the HOV around Edsall? (as you can see, I dont get on HOV very often [8D] ) Scott, in the mornings I usually leave around 7-7:20am. Afternoons from 5-5:30pm, usually closer to 5.

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: 21 Oct 2004 at 10:09am
	Tygger, No, not Edsall Rd .. just get off the HOV at the Springfield (Va 644) exit. It's the first HOV exit outside the beltway. It exits to the left from the HOV. [:)]