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    Washington, DC 20001

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    About WMATA-Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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    Washington, DC 20001
    United States
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    Products and Press Releases

    WMATA
    will begin the first phase of automatic mode on Red Line trains on Dec. 15.
    Vehicles

    WMATA to begin first phase of automatic train operation on Red Line trains

    Dec. 13, 2024
    ATO controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment.
    WMATA
    A Metrobus at Addison Road.
    Bus

    WMATA Board approves Better Bus Network Redesign

    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.
    Safety & Security

    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.
    Safety & Security

    WMATA launches in-house transit police training with its Transit Police Criminal Justice Academy

    Nov. 1, 2024
    WMATA welcomed the inaugural class of 24 recruits to its new Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy.
    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.
    Safety & Security

    WMATA completes installation of new faregates at all 98 Metrorail stations to strengthen security throughout its system

    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.
    Bus

    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.
    Infrastructure

    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.
    Infrastructure

    MDOT, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, WMATA to extend bus lane pilot through 2024

    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.
    WMATA
    Vehicles

    WMATA operating auto doors on all Metrorail lines

    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.

    Articles & News

    WMATA
    A rendering of the WMATA 8000-series railcar.
    Management

    Budget updates from PANYNJ, WMATA

    Brandon Lewis
    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.
    Facilities

    TOD developments progress at JTA, WMATA, city of Sacramento, Calif.

    Megan Perrero
    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
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP, Chief of Staff & Strategic Transformation Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
    Anthony Harris
    Anthony Harris.
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Anthony Harris

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Anthony Harris, Senior Manager, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
    WMATA
    Management

    TOD updates from TransLink and WMATA

    Brandon Lewis
    July 30, 2024
    WMATA, in partnership with Montgomery County, Md., and TransLink are making progress on their transit-oriented development projects.
    DART
    Seating, Fabrics and Flooring

    DART, WMATA install vinyl seat coverings on transit systems

    Brandon Lewis
    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
    Management

    BART, MTA, NJ Transit, WMATA among agencies recognizing Autism Acceptance Month

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    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
    Safety & Security

    Six transit agencies join federal ‘The Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose’ initiative

    Brandon Lewis
    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.
    WMATA
    Management

    WMATA to host Fleet of the Future Expo from March 20 through April 3

    Brandon Lewis
    March 6, 2024
    The expo will give the public a sneak peek at its all-digital, new 8,000-series railcars and zero-emissions buses.
    WMATA/Larry Levine
    Management

    WMATA outlines proposed cuts as it faces a $750 million budget gap in FY25

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 15, 2023
    The authority will implement a hiring freeze in January and issue layoff notices for next summer, in addition to the proposed service cuts and reduction in capital spending.

    Videos & Resources

    Architectural Photographer Inspired by L.A. Metro Stations
    Rail

    Architectural Photographer Inspired by D.C. 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
    Rail

    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.
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    Safety & Security

    WMATA MTPD K-9 Graduation

    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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    Rail

    Mass Transit Weekly Update 6/10/2016

    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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    DC: Snatch & Grab Footage: Metrobus

    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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    Rail

    Metro Snatch & Grab Footage: Capital Heights

    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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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    WMATA opening Takoma Metrorail Station two days ahead of schedule

    June 27, 2024
    Crews successfully rebuilt an interlocking and upgraded the station’s signage, paint and sidewalks.
    WMATA
    Management

    New WMATA research shows importance of public transit to Washington, D.C., area

    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
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    WMATA awarded $17 million in state funding to improve Capital Heights Metro Station infrastructure

    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...
    WMATA
    Vehicles

    WMATA retires 2000-series trains

    May 10, 2024
    The cars will be decommissioned and safety-sensitive parts and hazardous materials will be removed by the WMATA.
    WMATA
    Management

    Metropolitan Washington COG, WMATA, reveal new regional planning initiative

    May 3, 2024
    DMVMoves will be guided by a 20-person task force, including a federal government representative and leaders appointed by COG and WMATA
    WMATA
    Shelters, Benches and Equipment

    WMATA to replace 33 bus shelters at four Metrorail stations

    May 2, 2024
    The agency aims to replace the 33 bus shelters during a four-month period at the Fort Totten, Brookland-CUA, Rhode Island Avenue and Addison Road Metrorail stations.
    Management

    Michelle A. Zamarin appointed as WMATA's inspector general

    April 29, 2024
    Zamarin, who will be sworn in on June 17, currently serves as litigation counsel in the Trial Unit of the Enforcement Division at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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    Management

    WMATA Board approves $4.8 billion FY25 budget

    April 26, 2024
    The budget will maintain service levels after the authority previously faced a significant budget gap.
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    Vehicles

    WMATA to begin certifying operators for Auto Doors on five rail lines

    April 15, 2024
    The feature eliminates the delay of operators manually opening train doors and has been in use on the Red Line since December 2023.