The DC metro received quite a bit of flack during the inauguration. It just isn't set up to handle that many people. Truth be told, we've been having some trouble just keeping up with rush hour increases since the cost of gas went up and people decided to ditch their cars.While rush hour is jammed, the worst time to ride the metro is on the weekends. Tourists have no clue what they are doing. They struggle to feed their metro card into the slot. They block the escalators. (Walk on the left, people!)
Minor inconveniences and possible need for expansion aside, I love the metro. It is easy, relatively inexpensive, and can take you all the way into Virginia or Maryland. I even love the cavernous metro stations. They are totally spooky when empty and ready-made for filming sci fi or thrillers.
If you are coming to DC, keep a few things in mind. Do not bring a car. You don't need it. Day passes only work after rush hour. You should avoid rush hour anyway. Metro cards won't save you any money, but they are convenient if you are going to be here a while. They also work on the buses. Never, ever stand on the left side of the escalator. Don't go near Chinatown metro when there is a game at the Verizon Center. There will always be at least one broken escalator at the Q street entrance of the Dupont metro.
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