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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Metro - Washington DC

The Washington DC Metro System should be commended for the fantastic job they do at getting countless people from Point A to Point B in a timely fashion!

The Metro system is by far the easiest way to get around the city. It would not be in your best interest to rent a car in DC because it is one of the busiest city's in the country, and a taxi can cost you an arm and a leg. The ticketing process is very easy, with many ticket options to choose from (single day passes, weekly passes, and monthly passes). I am usually apprehensive about metro systems because I never know which direction I want to go/what my final destination will be, but the Metro system in DC is very navigable.

It seems that there is a Metro stop on every corner in the city, keeping walking to a minimum, and each stop is named clearly. For example, if you want to get off the Metro and see the Pentagon, the stop will be called "Pentagon." There are several Metro lines that run, but they are clearly color-coated and run in their particular direction. The conductor also tells their passengers what the next stop will be. Anyone can easily navigate around DC on the Metro.

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