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If that commute was mostly riding, instead of driving I could do it.
Richmond, VA man commutes 7 hours total each day for his "dream job" in DC.
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45 min - 1hr from here (Ric) to fredericksburg (good traffic) , then a cpl hrs on vre I think
In the evening, much longer
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Had a kid in college tell me his dad would commute from VA Beach/Norfolk to DC.
But dude in the OP is doing it wrong. Personally I'd Amtrak it and take a straight shot into Union Station. Or I'd drive to F'burg, and VRE, or worst case, drive to PW county and pick up slugs.
95 HOV lanes are going to be a monster once they turn them to HOT lanes.
Also, the morning commute >>>>>>>>>> evening commute. My commute from Lake Ridge, to DC, is a bit over an hour (thats from my house, 7 mile drive through 2 school zones, to the commuter lot/slug line, into the building front door). Evening's on the bus, it's an hour to the lot, then another 15-20 minutes to my kids schools, assuming I leave work at 4:45. If I leave after 4:55, add 20 minutes to that.
FWIW, DC > VA > MD. People ***** about cops in VA, but as long as you drive with a modicum of common sense, you'll be fine. I can't imagine living in MD with their terrible gun laws.
But dude in the OP is doing it wrong. Personally I'd Amtrak it and take a straight shot into Union Station. Or I'd drive to F'burg, and VRE, or worst case, drive to PW county and pick up slugs.
95 HOV lanes are going to be a monster once they turn them to HOT lanes.
Also, the morning commute >>>>>>>>>> evening commute. My commute from Lake Ridge, to DC, is a bit over an hour (thats from my house, 7 mile drive through 2 school zones, to the commuter lot/slug line, into the building front door). Evening's on the bus, it's an hour to the lot, then another 15-20 minutes to my kids schools, assuming I leave work at 4:45. If I leave after 4:55, add 20 minutes to that.
FWIW, DC > VA > MD. People ***** about cops in VA, but as long as you drive with a modicum of common sense, you'll be fine. I can't imagine living in MD with their terrible gun laws.
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commute could be drastically reduced if DC was able to build up...it would allow for more people to live in the District itself, where most of the area works...
...imagine living closer to work instead of 20 miles away or if you choose to live further out, imagine dealing with less much traffic
everybody wins because those that want to live in the city would more than likely be able to do so and those that wanted to stay in VA/MD would be able to drive with less traffic on the road...
...imagine living closer to work instead of 20 miles away or if you choose to live further out, imagine dealing with less much traffic
everybody wins because those that want to live in the city would more than likely be able to do so and those that wanted to stay in VA/MD would be able to drive with less traffic on the road...
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This, I'm here at Foggy Bottom tooI work in Foggy Bottom DC, and I complain daily about an hour morning commute. Can't imagine tacking on 2 more each way.
This is routine for a lot of people here but I wouldn't want to do this at all. As soon as you get home you're preparing to get right back on the road in a few hours and repeat that horrid traffic. No way.
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commute could be drastically reduced if DC was able to build up...it would allow for more people to live in the District itself, where most of the area works...
...imagine living closer to work instead of 20 miles away or if you choose to live further out, imagine dealing with less much traffic
everybody wins because those that want to live in the city would more than likely be able to do so and those that wanted to stay in VA/MD would be able to drive with less traffic on the road...
It's way deeper than more housing in the city. Part of it is more affordable housing in DC.
The wife and I (when we had 1 kid) were deciding whether to stay in the burbs or move back into the city (we lived in DC proper for a number of years before we moved to Woodbridge). We found a pretty nice spot, in a decent place, for $1400 a month. Then we started looking at child care. Cheapest we could find was $1500, for one kid. Food not included. Factor in the additional rise in cost of food and other consumables, it made living in DC way less attractive.
The nail in coffin was schooling. My wife was private school educated in parts of PG, Mont. count MD, I went to public school in Newport News, VA. I'm a big believer in public education, but the state of public education in DC schools was too poor. I didn't want my daughter(s) to be behind academically because their liberal father wanted to give public schools a chance.
There was also the fact of familial support in Woodbridge. I have an uncle and his family down here, and my MIL is 5 miles down the road.
Also, personally, the firearms restrictions in DC are to draconian. I consider myself pretty progressive, but I don't believe in government defacto banninig my rights guaranteed by the constitution.
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commute could be drastically reduced if DC was able to build up...it would allow for more people to live in the District itself, where most of the area works...
...imagine living closer to work instead of 20 miles away or if you choose to live further out, imagine dealing with less much traffic
everybody wins because those that want to live in the city would more than likely be able to do so and those that wanted to stay in VA/MD would be able to drive with less traffic on the road...
of course that would work in a idea world. The whole reason people are commuting isbecause of the lack of affordable housing. I'm sure that guy with a family dosen't want to pay
800 a month and live in SE DC. It's really not even a livable city anymore much like
San Fran. I use to wonder are people really ballin out like that in DC, but then I realized
this city of flooded with diplomats and tons of foreign money on a different level. Coppin a
condo on Ustreet or paying 3500 for a 2br is nothing to them. I'm still wondering were these crazy
government salaries are at, I need that gig.
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Just ask all the people who live in Far Rock and go to Brooklyn College, how they feel .. this really isn't that dramatic as yall making it sound if you live in a .. popular city 
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Just ask all the people who live in Far Rock and go to Brooklyn College, how they feel .. this really isn't that dramatic as yall making it sound if you live in a .. popular city
A 7 hour commute? Or am I missing something?
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Just ask all the people who live in Far Rock and go to Brooklyn College, how they feel .. this really isn't that dramatic as yall making it sound if you live in a .. popular city
A 7 hour commute? Or am I missing something?
Thought it was 3+ in the morning and 3+ at night? and all I'm saying is people who live in Queens and commute to Brooklyn may have close to the same commute times so it doesn't sound that drastic to me.
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your right, it is a playground for the rich and pretty much the East Coast version San Fran...also there is a lack of affordable housing...but building up would bring in more options and could create price variances...and people ARE responding to that by moving to portions of SE and NE because they realize a 20-30 min metro ride beats a 1-2+ hour car commute any day...of course that would work in a idea world. The whole reason people are commuting is
because of the lack of affordable housing. I'm sure that guy with a family dosen't want to pay
800 a month and live in SE DC. It's really not even a livable city anymore much like
San Fran. I use to wonder are people really ballin out like that in DC, but then I realized
this city of flooded with diplomats and tons of foreign money on a different level. Coppin a
condo on Ustreet or paying 3500 for a 2br is nothing to them. I'm still wondering were these crazy
government salaries are at, I need that gig.
also, someone supporting a family is probably not going to consider living in DC anyway, whether it be Dupont Circle or somewhere like Fairfax Village in SE...
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^ building up would just bring more $500,000 condo's.
People with families WOULD consider living in DC. One issue is that DC is a young, transient town; many people live in the city for a few years then move away, or stay in the area and move to MD or VA.
Housing cost, childcare cost, and quality of public schools is the reason families don't move to the city. The newer, younger monied transient population doesn't care about public school quality, or creating neighborhoods, so those issues get pushed to the back in favor of bs like more bike lanes, streetcars, and other amenities for the new crowd.
People with families WOULD consider living in DC. One issue is that DC is a young, transient town; many people live in the city for a few years then move away, or stay in the area and move to MD or VA.
Housing cost, childcare cost, and quality of public schools is the reason families don't move to the city. The newer, younger monied transient population doesn't care about public school quality, or creating neighborhoods, so those issues get pushed to the back in favor of bs like more bike lanes, streetcars, and other amenities for the new crowd.
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Even my mans from around my way (Baltimore) said **** it and moved to DC after he got a job there..and thats a wayyyy better commute compared to this guy
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Bingo. All this money gets spent on luxuries for the youth instead of necessities for people who are building families. Everything being built is apartments, bars and overpriced grocery stores. No clue how this is going to be sustainable in the long run.
Might get an apartment in the city for a year or two, but there's no way I'd try to raise a family there. It isn't even slightly practical.
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I grew up and went to college in Richmond. (VCU Black & Gold!) and I moved up here to Alexandria about a year ago. Job is in Annendale so my commute is about 20 min max.
I know people who commute up from Richmond to DC, i can't fade it. 4 plus hours a day in a car? Nah, not unless i'm working for google, and even then i'd move closer after a week.
I know people who commute up from Richmond to DC, i can't fade it. 4 plus hours a day in a car? Nah, not unless i'm working for google, and even then i'd move closer after a week.
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Ask people in Georgetown if they wouldn't consider staying..
. Not to debate at all its just insane the money flowing in this city to a small sector of people. I do agree with you about people risking SE over
2+ on 95. Now comes the crime, terrible schools...etc. lol lose lose until gentrification hits like parts of H
street. But look at that now, I work by Benning. Was looking for something affordable by Hstreet so I have a 5
minute commute to work. Good luck unless I drop 1600 for a studio, or live with 5 people in some cramped house.
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i 100% agree on the lack of development in real neighborhoods though...and i could see where what im advocating might just speed that process up in certain areas
$500,000 condos would more than likely be where there was already a demand for them...who knows, maybe markets drop from an increased presence in other neighboring-area development...and DC is becoming less transient place since the population had steadily rose over the last 10-12 years...
i 100% agree on the lack of development in real neighborhoods though...and i could see where what im advocating might just speed that process up in certain areas
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If you're gonna raise a family in DC, you gotta go over towards American U. off of MacArthur....buuuut, cheapest home prolly is around 2.5 mil
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thats just it...there is noneat these DC prices bruh. Seems like it's either the wealthy or the poor. What's a middle class?
and that high speed train is a nice thought but i doubt will happen (hope im wrong but my pessimism stems from the major lack of transit infrastructure when i lived in MD, you have to drive everywhere just to even get to any sort of public transit
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You guys already know. I was born in NE DC, and from baby to now the city has changed so much. Affordable housing, LOL. There are rowhouses in crap parts of town going for premiums. I'm getting married next year and I'm just
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Am I the only one thinking..
"How good of a PROJECT MANAGER could you actually be if you commute 7 hrs a day?"
"How good of a PROJECT MANAGER could you actually be if you commute 7 hrs a day?"
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Not that great, great PMs out here making 120K-150K easy.
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The normal reaction to transportation infrastructure improvements in the DMV:
First-Man someone gotta do something to help with this traffic, it is ridiculous
Then-OH Word! you got a plan. Sounds Amazing!!!
Finally-Hold Up! Hold Up! This road/train/whatever gonna be passing through my neighborhood. **** THAT, not in my backyard, put it somewhere else.
Then Again:
First-Man someone gotta do something to help with this traffic, it is ridiculous
Then-OH Word! you got a plan. Sounds Amazing!!!
Finally-Hold Up! Hold Up! This road/train/whatever gonna be passing through my neighborhood. **** THAT, not in my backyard, put it somewhere else.
Then Again:
-Man someone gotta do something to help with this traffic, it is ridiculous
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