Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 23:29     Subject: Re:Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:He’s such an out of touch dumb@ss



It continues to astonish me how these fools are able to make so much money.

But he’s got that arrogant rich guy thing where he thinks if he just keeps saying something everyone else will agree with him.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 23:20     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:We finally get rid of Dan Snyder, only to have his billionaire spirit reincarnated in Ted Leonis


Ted may be losing some respect but he has a long way to go before reaching Little Dan's level.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 22:47     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
We finally get rid of Dan Snyder, only to have his billionaire spirit reincarnated in Ted Leonis
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 22:44     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Seems like Ted might’ve been better off to locate his stadium complex on the OR/SV line, maybe in the same place in Tyson’s where they are proposing that casino complex. Virginia season ticker holders could park at the Herndon, Reston, Vienna, East Falls Church, and West Falls Church metro stops, and Maryland season ticket holders could drive in across the American Legion Bridge, which is a mess now but will improve with the VA 495 expansion and the bridge rebuild/expansion. That would put the stadium 15-20 minutes away from the most affluent parts of Virginia and Maryland, and a 15-18 minute metro ride from much of DC after the planned speed increases (59mph to 65mph and 75mph) are implemented on the OR/SV lines (https://wjla.com/news/local/metro-dmv-transportation-board-of-directors-leaders-discuss-plans-to-increase-train-speeds-in-some-areas-of-dc-maryland-virginia-public-transport-community).


Meh, people in NW DC aren't driving to PY or Tyson's for games during Rush Hour, and taking the metro to MC to transfer is like an hour ride. That wouldn't happen either.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 22:43     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

fake news

"44% of fans live in Virginia."
Ok how many are on the OR/SV line and currently have a 1 seat ride? Because that is the proper comparison.

"No one has to transfer more than once" is literally everyone who uses the Metro system.


I’m guessing that the person who came up with this talking point has never taken DC Metro Transit.


"the person" being Ted Leonsis? Yes, agree.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 22:32     Subject: Re:Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:He’s such an out of touch dumb@ss



Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 22:25     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:Seems like Ted might’ve been better off to locate his stadium complex on the OR/SV line, maybe in the same place in Tyson’s where they are proposing that casino complex. Virginia season ticker holders could park at the Herndon, Reston, Vienna, East Falls Church, and West Falls Church metro stops, and Maryland season ticket holders could drive in across the American Legion Bridge, which is a mess now but will improve with the VA 495 expansion and the bridge rebuild/expansion. That would put the stadium 15-20 minutes away from the most affluent parts of Virginia and Maryland, and a 15-18 minute metro ride from much of DC after the planned speed increases (59mph to 65mph and 75mph) are implemented on the OR/SV lines (https://wjla.com/news/local/metro-dmv-transportation-board-of-directors-leaders-discuss-plans-to-increase-train-speeds-in-some-areas-of-dc-maryland-virginia-public-transport-community).


Being close to a broad spectrum of fans who can afford season tickets makes sense to this fan. PY is not one of those areas, whether for fans in DC, nearby Md burbs, or Mclean/Great Falls. Capital One Arena is one of those areas.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 21:25     Subject: Re:Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
He’s such an out of touch dumb@ss

Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 21:07     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Seems like Ted might’ve been better off to locate his stadium complex on the OR/SV line, maybe in the same place in Tyson’s where they are proposing that casino complex. Virginia season ticker holders could park at the Herndon, Reston, Vienna, East Falls Church, and West Falls Church metro stops, and Maryland season ticket holders could drive in across the American Legion Bridge, which is a mess now but will improve with the VA 495 expansion and the bridge rebuild/expansion. That would put the stadium 15-20 minutes away from the most affluent parts of Virginia and Maryland, and a 15-18 minute metro ride from much of DC after the planned speed increases (59mph to 65mph and 75mph) are implemented on the OR/SV lines (https://wjla.com/news/local/metro-dmv-transportation-board-of-directors-leaders-discuss-plans-to-increase-train-speeds-in-some-areas-of-dc-maryland-virginia-public-transport-community).
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 18:52     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:

fake news

"44% of fans live in Virginia."
Ok how many are on the OR/SV line and currently have a 1 seat ride? Because that is the proper comparison.

"No one has to transfer more than once" is literally everyone who uses the Metro system.


I like the fans who don't know where they live.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 17:55     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:

fake news

"44% of fans live in Virginia."
Ok how many are on the OR/SV line and currently have a 1 seat ride? Because that is the proper comparison.

"No one has to transfer more than once" is literally everyone who uses the Metro system.


I’m guessing that the person who came up with this talking point has never taken DC Metro Transit.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 17:15     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard


fake news

"44% of fans live in Virginia."
Ok how many are on the OR/SV line and currently have a 1 seat ride? Because that is the proper comparison.

"No one has to transfer more than once" is literally everyone who uses the Metro system.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 16:29     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

So this is over and above just the additional time it takes for most patrons to even get to PY.


Does this include waiting for the train to actually arrive? It’ll be a long time at that hour unless wmata is planning to put on more trains on game nights. Or does this assume a train every five minutes or so?

Virginia is so screwed. No one will come to these games and it will cost us a bundle to pay for it all.


There isn't a pocket area near PY to go north the way there is at Gallery Place. Yes, they can stash a train at DCA, but that would be headed in the wrong direction.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 15:42     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

So this is over and above just the additional time it takes for most patrons to even get to PY.


Does this include waiting for the train to actually arrive? It’ll be a long time at that hour unless wmata is planning to put on more trains on game nights. Or does this assume a train every five minutes or so?

Virginia is so screwed. No one will come to these games and it will cost us a bundle to pay for it all.


And Ted and Youngkin DGAF because they will cash out before it all plays out.


The Alexandria Mayor already announced he's cashed out.
Anonymous
Post 02/07/2024 11:26     Subject: Wizards and Caps could be moving to Potomac Yard
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

So this is over and above just the additional time it takes for most patrons to even get to PY.


Does this include waiting for the train to actually arrive? It’ll be a long time at that hour unless wmata is planning to put on more trains on game nights. Or does this assume a train every five minutes or so?

Virginia is so screwed. No one will come to these games and it will cost us a bundle to pay for it all.


And Ted and Youngkin DGAF because they will cash out before it all plays out.