Anonymous wrote:I live next to the intersection of Kirby Rd & Dolley Madison, and I commute to the ICE building next to the Wharf. The commute is 15 minutes on GW parkway, and I absolutely love it. I used to live in Centerville, and the commute to the ICE building was soul sucking. Don't want to be in that situation again.

Anonymous wrote:I live in North Arlington, and my commute into DC is soul sucking.

Anonymous wrote:I live next to the intersection of Kirby Rd & Dolley Madison, and I commute to the ICE building next to the Wharf. The commute is 15 minutes on GW parkway, and I absolutely love it. I used to live in Centerville, and the commute to the ICE building was soul sucking. Don't want to be in that situation again.

Anonymous wrote:I have lived in Centreville since 2003 and have always commuted to the city (Southeast). I have tried many different ways throughout the years and here are my thoughts on each...

First of all, I work a flexible schedule and can arrive early (starting at 6:30 am and departing at 3 pm). I realize not everyone would be able to do this.

1. VANPOOLING This was by far my favorite commuting option. I did this for almost 9 years (pre kids) and loved it. I took a van from Stringfellow Park and Ride and it was a painless 45 minutes each way. Also, I received transit subsidy that covered the entire cost. There is one vanpool, I know of, that is still in operation. Let me know if you're interested.
Can you share the details of the Vanpooling please?

2. METRO This was by far the worst of the bunch. It took forever! Drive to the commuting lot, wait for a bus, take the bus, walk to the metro train, wait for the train, blah, blah, blah... it sucked!!!

3. VRE (Manassas Park) This is just ok. It also had too many steps and took longer than I wanted it to.

4. DRIVING This is what I do now. If I leave by 5:45 I can be at work by 6:30 (7 on a 'bad' day). I have 3 routes that I take, depending on the time I leave or traffic situation. 66 isn't terrible, IF you leave early enough. Braddock Road to 495 and around to the Wilson/295 North. Braddock Road to 495 to 395.

I know many people on here will read this and say "soul sucking", but I disagree. Sure, I'd love to live in Arlington in a nice SFH for my family....but unfortunately, that's not an option for me. I love living in Centreville and I have found commuting options that work for me. If you can live with a commute of 1 hour each way, it might work for you too.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PPs... Just curious, what part/neighborhoods do you live in? We are looking to buy here and am interested in the "feel" of the different subdivisions in Cville.

We live in little rocky run. Virginia run is also very nice.

Anonymous wrote:can anyone give me vanpooling info from Centerville?

Thank you.

N

Anonymous wrote:I have lived in Centreville since 2003 and have always commuted to the city (Southeast). I have tried many different ways throughout the years and here are my thoughts on each...

First of all, I work a flexible schedule and can arrive early (starting at 6:30 am and departing at 3 pm). I realize not everyone would be able to do this.

1. VANPOOLING This was by far my favorite commuting option. I did this for almost 9 years (pre kids) and loved it. I took a van from Stringfellow Park and Ride and it was a painless 45 minutes each way. Also, I received transit subsidy that covered the entire cost. There is one vanpool, I know of, that is still in operation. Let me know if you're interested.

2. METRO This was by far the worst of the bunch. It took forever! Drive to the commuting lot, wait for a bus, take the bus, walk to the metro train, wait for the train, blah, blah, blah... it sucked!!!

3. VRE (Manassas Park) This is just ok. It also had too many steps and took longer than I wanted it to.

4. DRIVING This is what I do now. If I leave by 5:45 I can be at work by 6:30 (7 on a 'bad' day). I have 3 routes that I take, depending on the time I leave or traffic situation. 66 isn't terrible, IF you leave early enough. Braddock Road to 495 and around to the Wilson/295 North. Braddock Road to 495 to 395.

I know many people on here will read this and say "soul sucking", but I disagree. Sure, I'd love to live in Arlington in a nice SFH for my family....but unfortunately, that's not an option for me. I love living in Centreville and I have found commuting options that work for me. If you can live with a commute of 1 hour each way, it might work for you too.

Anonymous wrote:What is the vanpool option? TIA!

Anonymous wrote:I have lived in Centreville since 2003 and have always commuted to the city (Southeast). I have tried many different ways throughout the years and here are my thoughts on each...

First of all, I work a flexible schedule and can arrive early (starting at 6:30 am and departing at 3 pm). I realize not everyone would be able to do this.

1. VANPOOLING This was by far my favorite commuting option. I did this for almost 9 years (pre kids) and loved it. I took a van from Stringfellow Park and Ride and it was a painless 45 minutes each way. Also, I received transit subsidy that covered the entire cost. There is one vanpool, I know of, that is still in operation. Let me know if you're interested.

2. METRO This was by far the worst of the bunch. It took forever! Drive to the commuting lot, wait for a bus, take the bus, walk to the metro train, wait for the train, blah, blah, blah... it sucked!!!

3. VRE (Manassas Park) This is just ok. It also had too many steps and took longer than I wanted it to.

4. DRIVING This is what I do now. If I leave by 5:45 I can be at work by 6:30 (7 on a 'bad' day). I have 3 routes that I take, depending on the time I leave or traffic situation. 66 isn't terrible, IF you leave early enough. Braddock Road to 495 and around to the Wilson/295 North. Braddock Road to 495 to 395.

I know many people on here will read this and say "soul sucking", but I disagree. Sure, I'd love to live in Arlington in a nice SFH for my family....but unfortunately, that's not an option for me. I love living in Centreville and I have found commuting options that work for me. If you can live with a commute of 1 hour each way, it might work for you too.