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swampoodler t1_jeavlp4 wrote

General: I would fix the fare gates because the dude sitting in the same train car as me smoking weed(?) definitely didn’t tap in and I wish he wasn’t here. Can’t ban people if there’s no requirement to enter.

Tiny: Have all the trains stop at the exact same spot and add numbers to the floor in front of designated places for doors to open so you know which door is closest to the elevator, escalator/stairs, transfer, etc.

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caitplusate t1_jeb07jv wrote

This would also be helpful for when meeting friends at different stations. For example I got on the train last week at U St and was meeting my friend at the Columbia Heights station - guessing game as to him finding me and my car.

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scotch_please t1_jeb983c wrote

Whenever I do this, the plan is to meet in the first or last car.

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caitplusate t1_jeb9in7 wrote

Smart plan - last time I did it, I almost missed the train, so I was just sprinting for any open door!

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swampoodler t1_jeb61al wrote

100% I have used a system like this in other countries just for such a thing.

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sprint113 t1_jebbura wrote

While the 2nd point would be nice, I'm guessing that it would be mostly redundant. Once you get to the point of knowing which car/door to be by to be able to quickly exit the station/make a transfer, you probably already have a pretty good idea of where to stand on the platform to get on the train at that door/car.

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swampoodler t1_jebjcw6 wrote

It was very helpful in other countries I’ve lived in.

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keyjan t1_jeeq5sh wrote

All trains are currently doing 8 car stops, however, the 7000 series car doors are spaced slightly differently than the other series. As the other series are retired, this problem will go away.

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swampoodler t1_jeexf7j wrote

I mean specific numbers stamped on the floor at stations, where doors always align.

“Bro I’m on Green. Meet me at door 2-2 at Mt Vernon.”

So easy.

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YeahIMine t1_jeb4rpk wrote

Smoke in trains is annoying but nobody should be banned from transit.

FYI if you haven't noticed, the train doors are different widths apart depending on what series you're riding. That problem is better addressed with more signage/lighting/decor

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