There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Commuting in Alexandria this summer is going to be difficult.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is completely shutting down all six Metro rail stations south of Reagan National Airport from Memorial Day through Labor Day (or longer).
The reason: much-needed platform repairs and other fixes that will help Metro on its campaign to get service and equipment “Back to Good” after years of neglect.
If you start telecommuting, working from a coffee shop or looking for a new, temporary office space this summer, take a look at the advice in these articles from residents and experts who have gone before you.
You Don't Have to Drive: Alternative Commutes This Summer
PHOTO BY R. KENNEDY FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA
Officials from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County and other entities have been working hard to help commuters figure out alternative ways to commute into DC this summer.
If sitting alone in your car stuck in traffic on I-395 or the Parkway sounds miserable, here are more options.
Related: Shifting Gears for Your Commute
If you haven’t been on a bicycle much since before you could drive a car, here are tips on switching your commute from four wheels to two.
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How to Create a Workable Home Office
For a lot of people, working from home sounds like a dream. But before you set up shop at the dining room table, there are a few things you should know, do and think about. We talked to a few telecommuters in the area for advice.
Related: How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Telecommute
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Coffee Common Sense: Etiquette Tips for Working from Your Favorite Cafe
Ask anyone who sometimes uses their local coffee shop as an alternative office, and you’ll get an endless list of complaints about other customers. Here's how to assess your own behavior and avoid being a java jerk.
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Office Space: Co-working Grows Up
People who work in co-work communities or in shared office spaces because they don’t like to or can’t work from home say they’re more efficient and focused at “the office.” In addition, having an office to go to can provide some work-life balance by creating more physical separation of work from home.
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More on This Summer's Metro Shutdown in Alexandria
For ongoing information about this summer's Metro Platform Improvement Plan, bookmark this page.
