I had to go to the DMV a few months ago, and even though I dreaded the wait times, it was actually a super quick and pleasant experience. They’ve really improved things, even my first visit in 2015 wasn’t terrible. I’m also a fan of the DIY inspection kiosks they’ve set up - I no longer have to go to Half St on the weekend and wait behind dozens of cars.

Exactly. And personally, if I’m going to go online and see anti-social personalities rant about drug use, I’d at least appreciate some effort. Years deep into the opioid crisis, and you’d expect the average person to at least google the effects of this stuff.

I have a car, but also try as much as I can to take Metro or the bus. If I took public transit and a friend had a car, I wouldn’t expect them to be my ride home. If they offered I’d be grateful and take them up on it, but wouldn’t begrudge them if they didn’t offer.

I’ve certainly given people rides when it’s out of the way for me, but I’ve never felt a weird sense of obligation to do that, and unless we talk about it beforehand I assume people have figured out their transportation already. If for whatever reason someone can’t get home safely, or there’s a significant Metro slowdown, I’d definitely take someone back in those cases.

Ultimately it’s up to you, and unless there’s a safety issue I wouldn’t expect other people with cars to go out of their way to take me home.

Most express trains in other countries just use different tracks at certain points (or run parallel depending on the system). The idea is good, but an “express” line in this case seems like it would have to be dependent on the regular lines for quick service. I could imagine a scenario where every third train makes regular stops, while the two express lines in front go to the busiest stations. That still relies on an earlier regular train not being delayed. Honestly I think express lines would make commuting for me so much easier, but unless they’re laying down more track, or tightly honing their schedules, I’m a bit skeptical.