Last night, I saw the tragic news about the aircraft accident over the Potomac River, and my immediate thought was that traffic the next morning would be a nightmare. Imagine my surprise when I drove into D.C. with two passengers—my husband and a family friend’s high school-age daughter, whom I drop off at a high school in the city every day from Woodbridge—only to find there was no traffic at all.

My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and the entire U.S. figure skating community, as those on board were returning from the development camp following the U.S. National Championship for Solo/Pairs. This is a devastating loss.

This blog marks the beginning of what I hope will be a collection of stories from sluggers, drivers, and other commuters who use various transportation methods—whether it be slugging, buses, trains, or other forms of commuting. I invite anyone with experience in these methods to share their perspectives and insights.

This website is being created as a replacement for David LeBlanc’s original Slug-Lines.com. David recently announced his retirement after 22 years of maintaining and promoting this unique commuting method. His dedication to the slugging community has been invaluable, and he will be greatly missed. With the federal government mandating a full-time return to the office starting March 1, now seems like the perfect time to launch a new website to guide those returning to in-person work.

The goal of this site is to provide crucial information for federal employees, private sector employees, and others who may be unfamiliar with slugging. Whether they are new hires, recent transplants to the area, or simply looking for a more efficient way to commute, this platform will serve as a resource for understanding how slugging works, where to find queue locations, and how to navigate the system effectively.

I encourage everyone to ask questions, and I will be compiling resources to make the information as accessible as possible. One of the best places to stay updated on slugging is through Facebook groups, which I will be listing on the website’s Facebook Pages section. Given the size of some commuter lots, I plan to break them down into specific pages for easier navigation.

Over the next few weeks, I will be focusing on organizing the main Facebook slug-lines page and highlighting key commuter lots, including Horner, Opitz (a new location), and Stafford lines (Mine Road, Route 610, Route 630). As time goes on, I will continue adding more details and resources.

I look forward to building a community where commuters can share their experiences, ask questions, and help one another navigate this unique and efficient way of commuting. Stay tuned for more updates!