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Originally Posted by Keith P.
Almost all of those things you mention are what I dislike about it. The interchange is at the far end of the place so if you want to go to HD you have to drive to the opposite end of the place navigating all those intersections. As much as I dislike roundabouts, this would be the place for them to replace all those 4-ways stops which many people seem paralyzed by (I think because they are multi-lane roadways, and side-by-side cars may not move along simultaneously, they terrify timid drivers whose turn it is to go) and the interminably lengthy traffic lights. I find the two main roads that go end to end constantly frustrating because of those intersections. You just can't get to where you want efficiently.
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Frankly, I don't see why anybody who owns a vehicle should be complaining about Dartmouth Crossing (or BL for that matter). Those of us who don't have the ability to drive and use other methods of transport (cycling and transit)- as much as I love DC.. the Crossing is an absolute royal pain. You CAN get where you want efficiently, you can drive from a parking spot at Boston Pizza, to a parking spot in front of home depot in less than 2 minutes. Wanna try the "one end to another" when walking? Best set aside about 20 minutes for that. You want to see a movie? You can drive down the 118, take the exchange and park directly in front of the theatre. Or try waiting for a bus after doing a little shopping in the middle of February on the side of the road up there.. navigate a few areas with no sidewalks, on the road next to traffic, or through snowbanks with a bone chilling wind whipping at you from up over the hill when it's -20. Try those, Keith, then come here to complain how hard you think dealing with Dartmouth Crossing is with your car. *mic drop*
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