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Enjoy mass transportation, FRED-style
Ride the Bus!
Date published: 6/18/2008
I RECENTLY wondered how much higher my gasoline bill would have to rise before I'd get out of my car. After all, I thought, As an 89-octane gallon While commuting to Dahlgren aboard the "K1" early every morning, I noticed that it made only a few stops along State Route 3 east toward King George County, and it made stops in the King George community. A few technology people, others who work in King George retail stores, the staff from corporations that support Dahlgren's Navy effort, and others returning from night jobs in Fredericksburg joined the outward-bound trip. "We should view riding the bus as part of American culture," one rider observed. Our bus traversed farmland, near wooded areas, and across river valleys as it headed toward Dahlgren. Informal conversation ensued among the riders. Topics such as the weather, recent fuel prices, arrival times, and similar subjects abounded. On the evening run, a bus departs from stops near Dahlgren from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m., and later, with some commuters transferring at the King George Shopping Center for the return to Fredericksburg. The last bus departs from the McDonald's-Sheetz location around 6:20. Though the ride is sometimes slightly delayed--some riders call FRED for an update--the drivers understand their role and usually pass along traffic information of interest. Bus lines in larger areas might appear unfriendly, but I have ridden buses in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore, San Francisco, and Chicago, and most travelers seem friendly and helpful.
Date published: 6/18/2008
FRED is great!
(posted by
Tetchy_Eremite
, June 18, 2008 12:29 pm)
My boys (18 & 16) use FRED to commute from KG to Central Park all the time. As a matter of fact one son went to a job interview at Target on 17 via FRED this morning. He was hired and plans on using the FRED to get to work until he can get his wheels. I only wish they ran a little later at night and weekends, and then he could use it to commute home and the weekends. And the travel from one destination to others can be pretty long w/ transfers and such. But it's a great experience for them. THANKS FRED!
wow
(posted by
johnnyappels
, June 18, 2008 10:40 am)
I didn't even know Fred went to dahlgren...thats awesome!
Walk, bike, bus, train!
(posted by
FXBG923
, June 18, 2008 9:10 am)
For just one week could you give up your car? For seven consecutive days this summer, can you get to work, go to the store, and get you or your kids to family and fun without your car, minivan, or SUV? I challenge anyone tired of spending $4/gallon at the pump to give this a try. What can you learn about your habits? How will your life and plans change? July 7th through 13th I will attempt to live car free. Can you do it? If you absolutely must drive for your job, how much can you reduce?
FRED rocks!
(posted by
frogger
, June 18, 2008 7:59 am)
I slug from Gordon Road and have had to use the train several times lately...it is great to have the FRED bus there to take me from the train station to the commuter lot for my car....now if we could just get a bus to run between the commuter lots in stafford to spotsy....
A good letter
(posted by
MacD
, June 18, 2008 7:12 am)
I hope folks appreciate this letter and refer it to their co-workers who can possibly take advantage of the commute Fred offers. I worked in the Dahlgren area for 7 years, but did not have this commute opportunity. Let's hope for further Fred success and that more people can give up their cars in order to reduce traffic and fuel consumption.
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