WMATA-Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Washington, DC 20001

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Washington, DC 20001
United States
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Products and Press Releases

WMATA
WMATA new taller faregates.
March 31, 2025
The policy is projected to begin June 2 and will prohibit a person who commits a sex or sex-related crime or any assault on a WMATA employee, contractor or customer from entering...
WMATA
The Waymap app will allow riders with vision impairments to access step-by-step audio instructions and directions to lead their way.
Feb. 12, 2025
The Waymap app will allow riders with vision impairments to access step-by-step audio instructions and directions to lead their way.
NFI
Xcelsior hybrid bus
Feb. 7, 2025
The contract includes a firm order for 75 Xcelsior® hybrid-electric 40-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 35-foot battery-electric buses and options for up to 400 ...
WMATA
WMATA bus.
Feb. 6, 2025
The authority has achieved more than $500 million in savings in recent years by identifying inefficiencies, freezing wages, consolidating call centers, reducing the use of consultants...
WMATA
WMATA reports its crime and fare evasion rates went down in 2024.
Feb. 4, 2025
The agency says it ended the year as an industry leader in three key safety categories: collisions, derailments and customer injury.
WMATA
A WMATA Green Line train.
Jan. 3, 2025
The project finished more than $450,000 under budget following 10 days of critical track repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
WMATA
will begin the first phase of automatic mode on Red Line trains on Dec. 15.
Dec. 13, 2024
ATO controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment.
WMATA
A Metrobus at Addison Road.
Nov. 23, 2024
The redesign is the first major overhaul of the Metrobus network in its 50-year history and will change most routes to better serve customers.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
WMATA opens the doors to new MTPD District III Substation in Prince George’s County.
Nov. 21, 2024
The new MTPD District III Substation will allow for a more balanced presence of police within the agency’s three service area jurisdictions.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
WMATA Metro Transit Police Department welcomed the inaugural class of 25 to the new Metro Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy.
Nov. 1, 2024
WMATA welcomed the inaugural class of 24 recruits to its new Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy.

Articles & News

SEPTA
SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott A. Sauer speaking on the agency's proposed FY26 operating and capital budgets on April 10.
April 11, 2025
SEPTA’s proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets feature service cuts and fare increases while WMATA’s budgets were completed while increasing service and not increasing fares...
MTA
NYPD officer.
March 11, 2025
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
WMATA
A rendering of the WMATA 8000-series railcar.
Dec. 17, 2024
PANYNJ has approved its $9.4 billion 2025 budget while WMATA has released its proposed FY 26 budget.
WMATA
WMATA's approximately five-and-a-half-acre property is a TOD opportunity to provide new housing, neighborhood-serving retail and improve connectivity adjacent to transit with regional accessibility.
Sept. 24, 2024
Funding awards, RFQs and new contract authorizations are advancing local agencies’ efforts to bring affordable, convenient housing to nearby public transit.
Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP
Aug. 20, 2024
Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP, Chief of Staff & Strategic Transformation Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Anthony Harris
Anthony Harris.
Aug. 20, 2024
Anthony Harris, Senior Manager, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
WMATA
July 30, 2024
WMATA, in partnership with Montgomery County, Md., and TransLink are making progress on their transit-oriented development projects.
DART
July 5, 2024
DART refurnished more than 16,000 seats on 158 vehicles in its light-rail fleet while WMATA has refurnished more than 40 buses and is looking to complete all 1,500 buses by 2025...
BART
April 4, 2024
The agencies are making an effort to promote inclusivity by highlighting the voices of some of transit's biggest fans.
Denver RTD
March 19, 2024
Denver RTD, BART, NJ Transit Police, SEPTA and WMATA train and equip officers with Narcan while MBTA is working to make Narcan available at all Red Line Heavy Rail Stations.

Videos & Resources

Architectural Photographer Inspired by L.A. Metro Stations
Jan. 31, 2018
Photographer Peter Steinhauer visited several Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority stations, using his camera to capture the unique architecture and design of the Metrorail...
Back2Good 7000-Series Rail Cars
April 19, 2017
To date, 70 percent of 1000-series cars and nearly half of 4000-series cars have been permanently removed from service and replaced with new 7000-series cars.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro)
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Jan. 4, 2017
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Transit Police Department graduated five new K-9 officers just weeks before the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
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June 10, 2016
This week's transit update includes a look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Community Transit, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Transit Authority ...
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Aug. 16, 2013
The surveillance video shown August 15, 2013 at the Metro Transit Police press conference regarding snatch & grab of electronic devices.
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Aug. 16, 2013
The surveillance video shown August 15, 2013 at the Metro Transit Police press conference regarding snatch & grab of electronic devices.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
More than 1,200 five-foot-tall gates and taller fences have been installed across all stations. The project began in July 2023.
Sept. 20, 2024
The agency has seen an 82 percent drop in fare evasion in the Metrorail system.
WMATA
WMATA Board of Directors approves new Metrobus service for improved accessibility.
Sept. 16, 2024
The service adjustments aim to provide continuity, convenience and equity for those who rely on the Circulator for transportation.
WMATA
WMATA to reopen four Red Line stations Sept. 1.
Aug. 27, 2024
The four Red Line stations had been closed due to now completed rehabilitation work being done on the Purple Line mezzanine as part of the Maryland Transit Administration's Purple...
WMATA
A WMATA Metrobus.
Aug. 26, 2024
The bus-only lanes along Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road were installed this summer to help move shuttle bus customers along faster during the Red Line construction work.
Aug. 22, 2024
The agreement runs July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, and features wage increases and cost of living adjustments after the first year.
WMATA
July 9, 2024
WMATA previously launched auto doors on the Red Line December 2023 and will now roll out the feature on all Metrorail lines.
WMATA
June 27, 2024
Crews successfully rebuilt an interlocking and upgraded the station’s signage, paint and sidewalks.
WMATA
June 12, 2024
The research reveals that without transit, the region would lose more than $9 billion worth of economic activity and business output due to heavy traffic congestion, lack of access...
WMATA
May 20, 2024
The funding will cover infrastructure costs identified by WMATA to help protect the Blue Line tunnel, relocate utilities, create safer pedestrian connections to the stations and...