It would be helpful to be able to see the layout and for the maps to label what exits to use to get to nearby sites/buildings so you aren't wandering the station trying to read the signs in the crowds.
Back in 2011, when the weekend maintenance disruptions got more aggressive, we were told that the work on weekends and at night and midday would be enough to get the system back to a state of good repair.
If the Metro general manager, Paul Wiedefeld, says those extra hours for maintenance are necessary to help fix the system and make it safer, then that gets top priority.
I don't like the midnight closing on weekends. It's one thing to tell people they have to drive to Jiffy Lube Live in the outer suburbs.
Many Saturday mornings, I take 495 from Fairfax to Maryland in the morning, and I'm astonished by the speed of many of the drivers. Even when I drive 70 mph, I'm being passed by people driving 80-90+ at times.
I don't see any possible excuse for any driver anywhere to endanger people.
My philosophy is: Everybody needs to look out for everybody else.
The cars themselves are getting smarter and will be increasingly able to assist drivers - to the point where the cars will be completely automated.
I love the cameras and don't mind mailing in my check when I fail to pay attention and go too fast.
There are easily accessible programs to help aging drivers maintain their skills, or recognize when they need to give up their cars.
