Metro is moving forward with the next phase of its Bus Shelter Replacement Project, bringing upgraded bus shelters to Shady Grove and several other Metrorail stations across the region.
Earlier this week, we shared that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority had begun replacing bus shelters at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station. WMATA now says that work at Shady Grove officially became part of a broader phase of the multi-year capital project as of Jan. 5.
According to Metro, nearly 200 new bus shelters will be installed at Metro-owned locations as part of the project. Construction began at Twinbrook station last month and is continuing at Shady Grove, where shelters will be replaced two at a time over the coming months. The new installations will include either single or double shelter designs, depending on how many riders use each stop daily.
All bus routes will continue to serve Shady Grove during construction, though some bus stops will be temporarily reassigned within the bus loop to accommodate the work. Metro personnel will be on site to assist riders in locating their temporary bus stops. WMATA also noted that the Shady Grove East Kiss and Ride will be closed while shelter construction is underway.
The new shelters feature translucent walls and roofs, LED lighting, and ADA-compliant designs to improve accessibility. WMATA said the shelters are made from commercially available aluminum, offering increased durability, better shading, and lower costs compared to custom stainless-steel shelters.
Stations included in this phase of the project are Medical Center, Grosvenor, Wheaton, Glenmont, and New Carrollton. In the first phase of the Bus Shelter Replacement Project, Metro replaced 33 shelters at Fort Totten, Brookland-CUA, Rhode Island Avenue, and Addison Road stations.
WMATA says the shelter replacement program is aimed at improving comfort, safety, and accessibility for bus riders across the system.
