Metro Motorcycle Parking
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Anonymous
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I’m in DC now but am considering a move out to NOVA. I drive a 300cc Vespa in the city (so too big for 50cc scooter rules), but end up walking when I go on the metro because none of the city stops have parking.
However, I saw on WMATA’s website the stops with parking also have dedicated motorcycle spots. Anyone have experience with them? I cannot find any information on pricing. Are those free, at a reduced rate, or the same cost as a car spot? Also, if anyone has used them for computing, any bad experiences with people not leaving your bike alone? I’m considering riding to the station as a commuting option, and if it seems good might mean I’m ok moving farther away from the metro. |
Anonymous
| At both the East Falls Church and Dunn Loring metro stations there're dedicated motorcycle/scooter parking spots that're free. They don't usually fill up. |
Anonymous
Nice! Thanks for the quick response. |
Anonymous
| I park mine with the bike racks. |
Anonymous
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When I commuted I did so with a motorcycle.
Keep in mind that the 66 tolls do not apply to motorcycles. Check the DC parking maps, if you work close to DC street motorcycles, that is only 25 cents an hour and you can park there for 10 hours. Which really means as long as you want. |
Anonymous
| DC street motorcycle parking |
Anonymous
OP. The issue is taking the motorcycle on the highway though. The bike can handle highway speeds, but I’ve sworn to both my wife and my mother I never will (both are convinced I will die). Otherwise it would be ideal, as I have free parking for the bike at the office. That’s actually why I got it in the first place in DC! |