Metro Forward

🎇 As crowds leave firework festivities on the National Mall, Metro may use “metering” at some station entrances to get you on trains and to your destination safely. wmata.com/July4th

On this day in 1977, the Blue Line debuted from National Airport to Stadium-Armory, spanning 18 stations & 12 miles of rail! 🚇✨ Check out National Airport Station under construction, plus a photo of L’Enfant Plaza Station, also part of this historic opening!

Show Metro’s projects some love and vote for “A Familiar Trip" and "A Subtle Trip” by Rob Ley and “Tunnel Vision” by FreelandBuck for the 2024 People’s Choice

These artworks are in the 2024 CODAawards Top 100. The top two with the most votes will win People’s Choice. You can see “A Familiar Trip" and "A Subtle Trip” at Potomac Yard station and “Tunnel Vision” at the Metro Office Building lobby in Alexandria.

Cast your vote by July 2 at https://www.codaworx.com/codaawards/2024-top-100/

REMINDER: Fare changes go into effect today. Slight changes in pricing will help us maintain the transportation you depend on with no planned cuts to service. Learn more: wmata.com/changes

What a day! 🚇🎉 Over 1,300 people celebrated with us at our first ever MetroFest at Franconia-Springfield. Thanks for joining us! We’re excited to do it all again at Branch Avenue on July 27. More details to come!✨

On this day 27 years ago, Franconia-Springfield station opened to the public! 🥳 Today, the station is PACKED for our first ever MetroFest! Join us until 2 p.m. for food and fun, and share your photos with us! 🎉

We take a lot of 🌈Pride🌈 in our Metro merch. Get your hands on these limited-edition Metro Pride mugs, tote bags, and more! Snag yours today: dcmetrostore.com

🔴Red Line Customers: Get ready for adjusted shuttle service starting Monday, July 1, to improve travel times and reduce bus congestion at Silver Spring Transit Center. Here’s what you need to know: https://ow.ly/ursm50Ss87p

Our customers are always on the move, day & night!🌙🚌 That's why our 2025 Proposed Network seeks to boost late-night service by 16%. More buses, more often, to get you where you need to go.

Learn more about the proposed changes: https://ow.ly/6nv750SpuXt

Big news at Fort Totten Metro Station! Two escalator replacements are complete weeks ahead of schedule. We're always on the move to improve . How do you like the sleek new look? 🚇

We’re acting BRAND NEW in 2024 😌 🚌✨

Metro is upgrading to vinyl seats on all buses for a cleaner, more comfortable ride. Catch the new seats on select routes now, with all buses set to be upgraded by 2025.

Learn more: https://wmata.com/about/news/Metro-to-convert-all-bus-seats-to-easier-to-clean-vinyl.cfm

Get ready to kick off summer with MetroFest! Bring the fam for food, music, and all things Metro. Get a close up of our vehicles and snap a pic in our train operator cab. �� Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metro-fest-2024-tickets-923701003567?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Commemorate! 🌟 Celebrate! 🎉 Join us in honoring freedom, resilience, & history this Juneteenth! Metro is proud to mark this holiday with local communities around the DMV. Stop by the MLK Memorial Library 📚 (9th Street NW and G Street NW) this week for limited-edition Juneteenth posters & events!

Whether you work or have the Juneteenth holiday off, Metro is here for you. Here's what we're running:

🚋Rail-Saturday service
🚍Bus-Saturday Supplemental service
🚐MetroAccess-Make a separate reservation to travel; subscription trips canceled.➡️ https://wmata.com/about/news/Metro-Juneteenth-Service-Information.cfm

Make your father proud this Father’s Day. Give Babybus and Dadbus a hand with the trivia questions that have them stumped. Leave the correct answers in the comments. ⬇

33 years ago today, Van Dorn Street Station opened, bringing the system to 79 miles and 67 stations.

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🚇Van Dorn serves the Rose Hill neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
🧑‍🤝‍🧑The station averaged about 3,330 customer trips per weekday in May 2024
🚍It offers connections to Metrobus, DASH, and Fairfax Connector
🚇It features an island platform between Eisenhower Avenue and the RF&P Subdivision tracks, used by VRE and Amtrak trains

How many of you call Van Dorn Street your home station?

: we loved your reactions to the 1976 Metro Owner's Manual! Now, feast your eyes on the 1977 edition. Discover the Blue Line's debut, fare changes, and more transit history gems. Perfect for the public transit nerd in you:https://www.wmata.com/about/history/upload/Metro-Owner-s-Manual-1977.pdf

POV: Your transit enthusiast friend’s T-shirt collection 🚇😍

Shop our Pride collection and all the Metro drip now: DCMetroStore.com

Be a part of something SUPER!

Become a Better Bus Hero and join us at our first 2025 Better Bus Discovery Day in Arlington, Virginia.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Ceai50SgZOM

Can you believe it’s been six years since the Capitals Parade? 🎉 On June 12, 2018, over 800K fans rode Metrorail, making it one of our top-20 ridership days ever! Were you part of the celebration? Share your memories with us! 🏒🚇

Don’t miss the chance to have your say! Our outreach team is still actively collecting feedback from Metrobus customers on select routes to ensure your needs are being met. If you’re short on time, remember you can complete the survey online using the code provided. Take a few minutes to fill out the survey today!

We love what we've heard from our Maryland customers about our 2025 Proposed Network. Here are just a few of the comments we've gotten so far!

Make sure to share your feedback at our Suitland Discovery Day (06/26) or at https://ow.ly/BcjQ50SeIea.

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Your safety is our priority. During floods, travel disruptions are likely.

Here's how Metro prepares for flood events:
1) Sandbags deployed to protect stations from water infiltration.
2) Drainage pumps checked to ensure they can remove excess water.
3) Maintenance crews on standby to monitor critical locations.

If flooding occurs, prioritize your safety, and consider alternative travel plans. Sign up for our new and improved alerts service at wmata.com/metroalerts to stay informed.

🚿🚇Brighten up your bathroom and inspire your daily routine with our Metro map shower curtain. Bring your passion for into your home in a fun and functional way. Shop now: https://ow.ly/zLu650S5B3e