WMATA
In honor of Earth Day, Metro’s Art in Transit program is inviting K-6 students from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to submit artworks that highlight and celebrate the significant role […]
Metro has made it easier to keep track of rail and bus ridership recovery by revamping the way it offers data to the public.
Acting Inspector General Kevin B. Muhlendorf announced the launch of the WMATA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Whistleblower Award Program. Effective February 1, 2024, the WMATA OIG’s Whistleblower Award Program will begin evaluating information provided by whistleblowers for potential awards of up to $10,000. Information on eligibility requirements, directions on submitting a tip or complaint, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www.wmataoig.gov.
Metro is advising customers of weekend construction for Maryland’s MTA Purple Line project, which will require the closure of four Red Line stations between Takoma and Glenmont. On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27-28, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Takoma and Glenmont. The Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont stations will be closed.
Per WMATA: “On Friday, Jan. 19, Metrobus is operating on a Moderate Snow Plan. (more…)
For the first time, Metro customers can get a personalized report of their Metro ridership for an entire year.
Per Montgomery County: “As part of Metro’s ongoing commitment to expand access and affordability to public transit, the Senior SmarTrip program will join all other Metro reduced fare programs in offering SmarTrip cards at no additional cost. Metro will begin to offer Senior SmarTrip cards at no cost to customers aged 65 and older on Tuesday, Jan. 16. (more…)