He ain’t got money like that

Yes, reckless scooter riders/bikers exist, but so do reckless drivers. And if all those reckless drivers were instead reckless scooter riders, we'd save ~40 thousand American lives per year.

It's just not even in the same universe.

I had a very early flight last week and was bummed I had to drive and park in economy.

I grew up in Atlanta and live in Chattanooga now, and you're absolutely right. I dislike Chattanooga airport because, in addition to the higher prices, they have fewer flights in a day so if there is a cancellation it takes way longer to get rebooked than Atlanta flights. I'm lucky my parents live in Atlanta so I can park at their place and take MARTA to the airport (otherwise I wouldn't since MARTA doesn't run up I-75) but still a hassle.

I’m fascinated by this place as it’s near my office - is it legit good eats or what?

Just pray you don't catch a 7000 series train. The seat design is awful for long trips

It is great. Yay to Metro. It took a long time - but it was worth it.

It's nice! I know there were talks about having an express train to Dulles that skipped a lot of the local VA stops, but it was determined that wouldn't save much time since you'd be limited by the next train at a point with the lack of express tracks :(

Riding it recently, I was thinking they should continue tracks in the median of 267 next to Tysons between 123 and route 7, so an express train could skip local Tysons stops and leapfrog a train there. It would be very little track to add and would probably make a significant difference in travel time. Unfortunately, it'll never happen that way though

7:30 in October would be dark or dusk out. Do these scooters have lights or reflectors? Also man you gotta wear a helmet, a crack in the sidewalk will kill you just as easily as a car w/o a helmet. Obviously the driver should have stopped, I'm just thinking that there may have been visibility issues as well.

The whole point is to cause a disturbance

Never got the complaints of how slow Metro trains are. Yeah, they're marginally slower (sometimes, depending on where you're going and the traffic situation). They also give you time to decompress, not stress out about all the idiot drivers on the road, maybe read a book, listen to some music, play something. It doesn't have to be "wasted" time.

I’m from Western Kentucky, so I feel you. I got into a couple of accidents when I was a teenager, and I have a lot of anxiety around driving. I love being able to just zone out on public transit lol. Much better than driving two hours to the nearest airport

You also get off the train and just walk in. I’ve been stuck more than a few times in the drop off line which really sucks. Like 40 minutes to the airport, 15 to get out of the car.

I like that approach to discourage future fuckery

Oh, I’m love that extension to Dulles. I have been able to fly back home to San Diego on a nonstop flight instead of transferring nonsense. The effort to get to Dulles before wasn’t worth it. The silver line is great. I have timed it up well.

You think the DC government should behave in a way that impresses Fox News? And you think that's better than just being able to run our own city and deal with our own government without begging Fox News viewers that we should be able to have representation in a democracy?

That's a hot take.

Jimmy T’s Place. It’s a good touristy walk from there to the mall. Cash only but I love this hole in the wall.

Agreed! I’d add Greenzone in Admo!

Yeah I'm not saying it makes perfect fiscal sense for everywhere, it's just a "wish". I'm actually quite happy with 66 to get me to a station, but I envision a region fully connected by rail. Not based in reality just a dream haha

It's also a great way to access the W&OD trail. [edit: via Wiehle Reston]. Yes, it's a long ride from Silver Spring (maybe 75 minutes?), but I love riding my bike back from there and it's well worth the trip.

Bad actors all around. Our city officials don’t listen to the desires or needs of any residents, from Barry Farms to AU Park. It’s either outright cronyism, or it’s grandstanding for other Twitter-addicted activists.

Then there’s the House GOP, who won’t rest until there is a committee of overseers to rule the city.

We’re so fucked.

Another vote for Lincoln's Waffle Shop

From a Capitol Hill neighbor - completely agree! I tried to use the metro to get home from a flight that landed at 9:40pm one Sunday but missed the last train by two minutes. Wish they would extend the service hours.

Second Pete’s

Lincoln’s waffle shop at metro center