To the Editor:
Michael Pope quoted me accurately in his recent story about the problems and delays with building the planned Potomac Yard Metro station. A friend tells me my quote suggests that I dislike the Metro system. During my years in the workforce I rode Metro to downtown D.C., to Crystal City, and to the Pentagon. I still use Metro when I go into Washington.
Despite my personal preference for riding Metro, no Metro station in Alexandria has ever been the preferred travel method for more than half of the households or business commuters within an easy walking distance from the station. The 2010 small area plan for North Potomac Yard states that only half of all traffic generated by new development will use Metro.
I believe this is an important fact. Alexandria citizens need to keep it in mind in deciding whether another Metro station, especially option B with all its technical problems, is worth the time, effort and expenditure of our tax dollars that a Potomac Yard station would require.
Katy Cannady, Alexandria