DC: Metro Proposes Changes, Seeks Public Input to Streamline Bus Service and Meet Ridership Demands

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is proposing service changes to selected bus routes based on input from customers and local governments, and an analysis of on-time performance, ridership, corridor studies and cost efficiency. 

Proposals being considered include plans to restructure service along Columbia Pike in Virginia with additional limited-stop service in Arlington County, extend service on the BWI Airport Express route to Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland, and extend service to accommodate new Wharf development in the District of Columbia.

Customers are encouraged to provide input on the proposed service adjustments. Comments will be provided to Metro's Board of Directors for consideration prior to adopting any service changes. Any Board-approved service changes would begin within the next year.

Customer feedback may be provided through 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2017:

• Complete an online survey.
• Fill out a paper survey and drop it in collection boxes located near the faregates at Metrorail stations closest to the impacted routes. There is no need to take multiple surveys.
• Provide feedback to outreach staff September 6 - September 21, at designated times and locations on-board buses or at Metrorail stations.
• Attend an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by a public hearing from 6 – 7 p.m. Speaker registration is onsite only.
  Metro Headquarters Building
  600 Fifth St. NW
  Washington, DC 20001
  (via Metrorail: Gallery Place or Judiciary Square)

Service additions, changes or eliminations are proposed for the following routes in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia:

District of Columbia
14th Street: 52, 53, 54, 59 
Takoma-Ft Totten-Petworth: 62, 63, 64 
Mayfair-Minnesota Ave-Deanwood: U5, U6, U7 
H St-Benning Rd: X2, X9 
New Wharf Development: 52, 74 
Other Service Extensions or Additions: 74, H1, U8 
Other Service Reductions or Eliminations: 94, 96, V5 
Capitol Heights-Addison Rd Metrorail SmarTrip® Transfer 

Maryland
Bethesda-Silver Spring: J1, J2, J3 
Georgia Ave: Y2, Y7, Y8 
Other Service Modifications: B30, G12, G14, K12 
Other Service Reductions: J12 
Capitol Heights-Addison Rd Metrorail SmarTrip® Transfer 

Virginia
Pentagon City Modifications: 7A, 7F, 22A 
Columbia Pike: 16A, 16B, 16G, 16H, 16J, 16K, 16P 
Other Service Extensions or Additions: 4B, 11Y, 29K, 29N 
Other Service Modifications: Metroway 
Other Service Reductions or Eliminations: 4A, 10E, 22B