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New Slug lines from Franconia-Springfield Metro, Van Dorn Metro and Landmark Mall to DC during the Metro Summer Shutdown

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Metro Shutdown 2019

Let's Commute Safely & Efficiently

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Metro Summer Shutdown 2019

Slugging is another commuter option!

Starting Saturday, May 25, 2019 through Sunday, September 8, 2019 the six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed for full platform reconstruction. It is advised commuters add at least 30 minutes to their commute times during the shutdown. Commuters will have access to free shuttles, buses and other mobility services during this shutdown.

WHY SLUGGING?

About 29,000 commuters will be affected during this shutdown. Metro says, more than one third of the affected commuters are expected to drive. Sluglines assist those drivers to fill up the empty seats and cruise on I-395 and Washington Street HOV-3 lanes.

HOW DOES SLUGLINES WORK?

Slugging aka., casual carpooling is a unique form of commuting popular along I-95 and I-66 corridor. Sluglines assists drivers by reaching the three person HOV-3 requirement and passengers in getting a free ride. Drivers and riders volunteer to ride together on fast HOV lanes at their own wish.

  • The driver pulls into one of the locations below, where riders line up.
  • Driver holds up a sign or rolls down the window to call out his/her destination.
  • Riders first in line heading to the driver's location get in the car and off they go
Travel Options
  1. Slugging

    2. To Coordinate rides from Braddock Rd Kiss & Ride. Please join facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Yellow Line Shuttle between Huntington (north & south), Eisenhower Ave, King St-Old Town, Braddock Rd & Crystal City
      • Mon - Thur: 4:30 a.m. - Midnight

      Fri: 4:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sat: 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    • Yellow Line Shuttle operates during all hours the rail system is open, 7 days a week (every 5 min. weekday rush hours; every 10 min. all other times)
  3. Bus Service
    • Metroway to Pentagon City via Crystal City
    • Metrobus 10A to Pentagon or Huntington
    • DASH AT3 or AT4 to Pentagon (dashbus.com)
  1. Slugging

    2. To Coordinate rides from Eisenhower Ave Kiss & Ride. Please join facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Yellow Line Shuttle between between Huntington (north & south), Eisenhower Ave, King St-Old Town, Braddock Rd & Crystal City
      • Mon - Thur: 4:30 a.m. - Midnight

      Fri: 4:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sat: 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    • Yellow Line Shuttle operates during all hours the rail system is open, 7 days a week (every 5 min. weekday rush hour; every 10 min. all other times)
  3. Bus Service
    • Metrobus NH2 to Huntington (south)
    • Metrobus REX to Fort Belvoir via Huntington (north)
    • DASH AT7 to Landmark Mall via Van Dorn St or to Lee Center via King St-Old Town (dashbus.com)
  4. Parking
    • Consider FREE parking at Huntington & taking HuntingtonPentagon Express to connect to the Metrorail system
  1. Slugging
    • Morning Pickup from Franconia-Springfield

      Drivers, pickup two or more riders at Franconia-Springfield Metro KnR https://goo.gl/maps/ueBBnCagxwPt1Xhh8. Switch your EZ-Pass-Flex to HOV and drive for free on Express lanes. Proceed to Franconia-Springfield PkWy to get on the HOV Lanes. Drop them off at L'Enfant, 14th, 18th street or agreed location.

      Riders, line up at Franconia-Springfield Metro KnR https://goo.gl/maps/ueBBnCagxwPt1Xhh8 and get dropped off at a metro station to continue your commute via metro.

    • Afternoon Pickup from DC

      "Drivers and riders", below locations are existing slug pickup locations going to west Springfield (West of I-95). When you get to the top of the line call for your location or have a sign for your location. People are friendly and will be happy to help navigate the dynamic matching.

    Drivers and riders, be flexible with the drop off location, please confirm your destination before getting in the car. NO MONEY EXCHANGED

    To Coordinate rides Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Franconia-Pentagon Express direct link to Pentagon; fastest option to connect to the Metrorail system
    • Blue Line Shuttle between Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St, King St-Old Town & National Airport
      • Mon - Thur: 4:45 a.m. - Midnight

      Fri: 4:45 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sat: 6:45 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sun: 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    • These shuttles operate during all hours the rail system is open, 7 days a week (every 5 min. weekday rush hours; every 10 min. all other times)
  3. Bus Service
    • Fairfax Connector & OmniRide provide bus service from this station (fairfaxconnector.com & omniride.com)
  4. Parking
    • FREE parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington & Van Dorn St
  1. Slugging

    2. To Coordinate rides from Huntington Kiss & Ride. Please join facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Huntington-Pentagon Express direct link to Pentagon; fastest option to connect to the Metrorail system
    • Yellow Line Shuttle between Huntington (north & south), Eisenhower Ave, King St-Old Town, Braddock Rd & Crystal City
      • Mon - Thur: 4:45 a.m. - Midnight

      Fri: 4:45 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sat: 6:45 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sun: 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    • These shuttles operate during all hours the rail system is open, 7 days a week (every 5 min. weekday rush hours; every 10 min. all other times)
  3. Bus Service
    • Metrobus NH2 to National Harbor via King St-Old Town & Eisenhower Ave
    • Metrobus REX to King St-Old Town
    • Fairfax Connector provides bus service from this station (fairfaxconnector.com)
  4. Parking
    • FREE parking at Huntington, Franconia-Springfield & Van Dorn St
  1. Slugging

    2. To Coordinate rides from King St-Old Town Kiss & Ride. Please join facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Blue Line Shuttle between Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St, King St-Old Town & National Airport (every 5 min. weekday rush hours; every 10-12 min. all other times)
    • Yellow Line Shuttle between Huntington (north & south), Eisenhower Ave, King St-Old Town, Braddock Rd & Crystal City
    • Consider parking at or riding DASH to Landmark Mall; transfer to Landmark-Pentagon Express for direct link to Pentagon (every 15 min. rush hours; every 30 min. midday)
    • Blue & Yellow Line Shuttles operate during all hours rail system is open, 7 days a week; Landmark-Pentagon Express operates weekdays 4:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
      • Mon - Thur: 4:30 a.m. - Midnight

      Fri: 4:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sat: 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
  3. Bus Service
    • Metrobus NH2 to Huntington (south)
    • Metrobus REX to Fort Belvoir via Eisenhower Ave & Huntington (north)
    • DASH AT7 to Landmark Mall via Eisenhower Ave & Van Dorn St
    • DASH AT8 to Van Dorn St via Landmark Mall or to Braddock Rd (dashbus.com)
  1. Slugging
    • Morning Pickup from Landmark Mall

      Drivers, pickup riders at Landmark Mall https://goo.gl/maps/L5MtxpVhmw1E7vxx8 at the bust stop near Suntrust Bank 5701B Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304. Proceed to seminary road, to I-395 HOV lanes. Drop riders off at L'Enfant, 14th, or 18th street or agreed location.

      Riders, line up at Landmark Mall https://goo.gl/maps/L5MtxpVhmw1E7vxx8 at the bust stop near Suntrust bank 5701B Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, and get dropped off at a metro station to continue your commute via metro.

    • Afternoon Pickup from DC

      Drivers and riders, below locations are existing slug pickup locations going to west Springfield (West of I-95). When you get to the top of the line call for your location or have a sign for your location. People are friendly and will be happy to help navigate the dynamic matching.

    Drivers and riders, be flexible with the drop off location, please confirm your destination before getting in the car. NO MONEY EXCHANGED

    To Coordinate rides Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Direct link between Landmark Mall & Pentagon (weekday service only)
      • Mon - Fri: 4:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
  3. Bus Service

    4. No Bus Service at this point.

  4. Parking
    • Parking available next to bus stop #4000576 (Landmark Mall Rdwy & Mall Entrance) on the lower level of the parking garage in rows K, L, M, N, and O.
    • Parking permits are required and can be obtained by emailing goalex@alexandriava.gov.
    • Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  1. Slugging
    • Morning Pickup from Van Dorn St

      Drivers, pickup two or more riders at Van Dorn Metro PnR https://goo.gl/maps/aEiuHoDBPDbqXoRaA Switch your EZ-Pass-Flex to HOV and drive for free on Express lanes. Proceed to I-495 W. Take I-395 N HOV lanes to Washington DC. Drop them off at L'Enfant, 14th, 18th street or agreed location.

      Riders, line up at Van Dorn Metro PnR https://goo.gl/maps/aEiuHoDBPDbqXoRaA and get dropped off at a metro station to continue your commute via metro.

    • Afternoon Pickup from DC

      Drivers and riders, below locations are existing slug pickup locations going to west Springfield (West of I-95). When you get to the top of the line call for your location or have a sign for your location. People are friendly and will be happy to help navigate the dynamic matching. Drivers, get on the HOV lanes and exit at Seminary Road to head to Van Dorn Metro.

    Drivers and riders, be flexible with the drop off location, please confirm your destination before getting in the car. NO MONEY EXCHANGED

    To Coordinate rides Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSluglines/

  2. Free Shuttle Bus
    • Blue Line Shuttle between Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St, King St-Old Town & National Airport (every 5 min. weekday rush hours; every 10-12 min. all other times)
    • Park at Franconia-Springfield & take Franconia-Pentagon Express for direct link to Pentagon (every 5 min. weekday rush hours; every 10 min. all other times)
    • Consider parking at or riding DASH to Landmark Mall; transfer to Landmark-Pentagon Express for direct link to Pentagon (every 15 min. rush hours; every 30 min. midday)
    • Blue Line Shuttle & Franconia-Pentagon Express operate all hours the rail system is open, 7 days a week; LandmarkPentagon Express operates weekdays, 4:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
      • Mon - Thur: 4:30 a.m. - Midnight

      Fri: 4:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sat: 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

      Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
  3. Bus Service
    • DASH AT1 to Seminary Plaza via Landmark Mall (weekdays)
    • DASH AT5 to Braddock Rd via Landmark Mall or Eisenhower Ave (weekends only)
    • DASH AT8 to Braddock Rd via Landmark Mall & King StOld Town (dashbus.com)
    • Fairfax Connector 109 to Huntington
    • Fairfax Connector 231/232 to Franconia-Springfield
    • Fairfax Connector 321/322 to FranconiaSpringfield (fairfaxconnector.com)
  4. Parking
    • FREE parking at Van Dorn St, Franconia-Springfield & Huntington
    • Consider parking at Franconia-Springfield & taking Franconia-Pentagon Express to connect to the Metrorail system
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SLUGGING ETIQUETTE

Drivers take 2 or more riders to provide a sense of safety for all

  • Confirm Destination
  • Say hello and thank you
  • NO MONEY EXCHANGED
  • First come first serve
  • Feel free to pass a rider or a ride
  • Buckle up
  • Drive Safely
  • Roll up the windows, maintain room temp.
  • Keep it clean for the ride: Body and Car
  • Play acceptable news or music
  • No phone calls, if you have to keep it very brief.
  • Drop off at the pickup location
    • Dont's
  • Do not force conversation
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke
  • Riders do not operate the car
  • No personal grooming in the car
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