Today, Metro launched MetroPulse, a new mobile app that allows customers to plan trips, chat with customer service, report issues on the system, and more. Features include:
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The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) has shared that it has “graduated” its first critical incident canine. Binki earned her certification as a therapy dog through the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA).
Bus customers can now plan out future bus trips for June 29 and beyond when the new Metrobus network launches. Metro has updated its Trip Planner at wmata.com/tripplanner with the updated routes, schedules, and new route names.
On Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Medical Center and Grosvenor on the Red Line due to track work. Crews will make repairs to aerial structures between the two stations. Service Information below, per WMATA:
Montgomery Parks and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Purple Line completed a new fish passage project at a stream underpass of Piney Branch Road in the Long Branch community, helping to restore habitat for migratory fish and supporting local aquatic communities.
Work begins on the Blue Line July 5 and on the Green Line Aug. 2. This year, Metro’s summer construction is shorter than prior years with two months of construction in two different parts of the region.
On Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Rhode Island Ave. and Takoma on the Red Line. The Brookland station will be closed and there will be no Red Line train service at Fort Totten. Crews will be working to replace the switch machines in the interlocking where trains are able to cross between separate tracks. Additional Service Information below:
Today, the WMATA Board of Directors approved a $4.957 billion capital and operating budget which Metro says “improves service while not raising fares.”
Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, to provide early service for the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile race, with all lines running normal service and additional guidance for accessing the race start and finish locations.
In alignment with Metro’s Strategic Transformation Plan, the Metro Board of Directors has adopted a banning policy, which will take effect on June 2, 2025, or on a later date as may be necessary for all administrative processes to be in place.
The Metro Board of Directors is seeking applicants to serve on its Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC) to provide input on service, policies and other initiatives that assists Metro’s Board of Directors in its decision-making.