Looking for Commuter Information?Metrorail and Metrobus The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.5 million within a 1,500 square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George’s and the Northern Virginia Counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, 42 percent of those working in the center core—Washington and parts of Arlington County—use mass transit (info provided by WMATA).
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Getting to and from work in northern Virginia requires a little planning. Here's specific regional information and tools to help you make the most of your commute. Northern Virginia Commuter Resources Northern Virginia Commuter Services Northern Virginia Traffic Map Commuter Speed Map
Traffic.Com More traffic information for those of you who commute to and from work daily. This site is also useful when you are headed out to an evening or weekend event. Live Driving Updates Current Info on Washington Hot Spots Live Traffic Speeds Washington Area Roads Live Traffic Views Washington Area Traffic Cams
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C.
Alternative Transit: Slug Lines and Instant Carpooling Instant Carpooling or Casual Carpooling is a great way to move thousands of commuters and save money. This site gives slug line locations, slug etiquette and other resources. |
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