8/19/2011

Dulles Airport Mass Transit


Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Vs Bus Rapid Transit

Metrorail construction at I-495 & Route 123.JPG
Long overdue rapid transit service from Washington DC to Dulles airport is now under construction. The Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, known as the Silver Line, may seem like it was an obvious choice as a way to improve the region's public transportation. Construction began in March 2009, and service is expected to begin by 2013. As those who have used bus service from the DC area to the airport can attest, the current system — a regular city bus equipped with luggage racks — is inadequate. The buses are low capacity, and are not designed for highway driving. read more »

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