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bus and public transportation: Board of Supervisors Recommends Names for Dulles Metrorail Stations - 05/03/11 11:54 AM
Last month, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recommended names for the eight Metrorail stations that are part of the Dulles Metrorail Project. The names, which must be approved by the Washington Metro Transit Authority board of directors, are as follows:
Tysons-McLean Tysons I & II Tysons Central Tysons-Spring Hill Rd Reston-Wiehle Ave Reston Town Center Herndon-Reston West Herndon-Dulles East Each proposed station name connotes a community: Tysons, Reston, Herndon, or McLean. Some include street names while others include the name of shopping malls and a town center.
The 23-mile transit line will run from Tysons to Dulles International Airport to the rest of … (0 comments)
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bus and public transportation: King Street Trolley for locals and tourists alike - 07/24/10 09:30 AM
For locals and tourists who want to explore Old Town Alexandria, the King Street Trolley would be the excellent way to do so.
The King Street Trolley travels back and forth from King Street Metro to the Potomac just near Torpedo Factory Art Center. With no charge and ability to stop anywhere along King Street, this trolley is simply highly efficient.
Anyone can start at the metro, drop by at a restaurant, then onwards to the waterfront. After a satisfying walk around Union and Lee Streets, the King Street Trolley will take you back to King Street metro.
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bus and public transportation: About the Metro - 05/20/10 09:06 AM
In 1967, The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or Metro was established in order for the national capital area to have an organized regional transportation system. In 1969, Metro started to construct its rail system. In the year of 1973, four regional buses have been added to the system.
Three years later, Metrorail was introduced. Metrorail currently operates in 86 stations boasting 106 track miles while Metrobus operates 24/7 with 1,500 buses servicing around the nation's capital. Over 3.4 millions commuters within the 1,500-square mile range are presently being served by Metrorail and Metrobus. On the other hand, MetroAccess, a … (2 comments)
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bus and public transportation: Tips for Orange Line Riders - 05/20/10 09:04 AM
New residents might not know that the Orange and Blue Line trains use the same track during rush hour. If you want a comfortable ride and waiting for at least 2 to 3 minutes is not too much for you, take the second train as it is less likely to be crowded. You will see the schedules of trains arriving on the platform's electronic message signs.
If you are heading to Court House station from Ballston station, ride before 7 am. This is because 7am to 9am are the busiest times. In the afternoon, avoid riding after 5 pm until … (0 comments)
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bus and public transportation: Tips for Yellow Line Commuters - 05/20/10 08:55 AM
In the morning, metro congestion starts to build up at 7:15 am from Crystal City station going to Pentagon station. The rush typically lasts until 9 am so as much as possible don't take the trains during these times.
If you will be coming from Gallery Pl-Chinatown station to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, don't add up to the crowd by not riding after 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm
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