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Originally Posted by Giantone
Talking about the infrastructure and the people who call that place home , screw anyone who would buy super bowl tickets.
Interstate 95 is 3 lanes each way in that area with express lanes depending on time of day not the 8 lanes it is where it is now and even that with metro it's still a pain on game day. No Metro and what's the closest Airport to it? When they were talking Crystal City or Arlington it made sense even out by Dullas made sense but this location IMO just doesn't. Don't get me wrong the team deserves new digs but as far as location it makes no sense.
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The problem is inside the Beltway it was never gonna make sense unless it was at RFK or built next to Fedex Field - the rest of the area is already developed. So if they wanted to start somewhere new and not be constrained by land available this was it. And I don't think RFK fits with their vision of building an amphitheater, practice facility, retail and residential around it.
Yeah Loudoun County has the advantage of having Metro access now but it's still a hike from DC too - and I'd bet good money by the time this stadium opens (let's remember it's not a done deal - I think Dan made this move to put pressure on MD to make a better offer)
there will be more commute options than 95. They are expanding the rail lines and by 2027 VRE will be running weekends so you'll have the option to take Amtrak or VRE down to Woodbridge, then run dedicated buses between the stadium and the nearest station.