The people have spoken! After more than 20,000 votes from customers throughout the region, Metro has announced the winner of the competition. The public selected Option 3 as the updated livery design for Metro’s incoming rail fleet (featured photo above).
DC Metro has the most escalators (and elevators) of any transit system in North America with a total of 674. Metro’s longest escalator is at the Wheaton station right here in Montgomery County. The 230 ft. escalator is the longest single span escalator in the entire western hemisphere (video below).
Metro is asking for the public’s help to finalize the exterior design of its upcoming 8000-series rail fleet. Customer can now vote for one of three design options here.
A Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) station manager in Silver Spring has become a social media sensation for his quick thinking and dedication to customer safety during a recent storm (video below).
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Purple Line have shared updated August Purple Line access alerts:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Purple Line have provided the most recent update regarding July road access alerts due to purple line construction. The full update can be seen below:
Metro has announced a new progress report highlighting “three years of success for Metro’s joint development real estate program.” The program has delivered eight projects in three years totaling 1,490 residential units (813 affordable) and 1 million square feet of office space, resulting in $15 million in new annual tax revenue for local jurisdictions according to a new progress report on Metro’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. (more…)
”Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go.” To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes.
Metro has announce led the launch of its new bus network, the first comprehensive overhaul of the Metrobus system since 1973, on Sunday, June 29. “This transformative initiative will deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly bus service to communities across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, aligning with the region’s evolving travel needs.” This coincides with The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) launch of its major overhaul of the Ride On bus system.
A direct connection between Virginia and Maryland from King Street to Suitland via National Harbor is coming your way soon, according to an update by WMATA. Starting June 29, you’ll be able to avoid multiple transfer points on this new bus route. Learn more: wmata.com/BetterBus
Metro Transit Police issued a statement saying there are no known threats related to events in Iran but announced enhanced patrols throughout the system as a precaution and encouraged riders to report suspicious activity.