Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Exciting news for customers using McLean station! A new north entrance has opened, providing a second access point to the station in a growing area of Fairfax County. Thank you Fairfax County Government, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, and Capital One for partnering with us on this station improvement

Today, the Metro & Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Boards endorsed recommendations from the #DMVMoves Task Force to provide $460M to modernize our system, deliver safer and more reliable service, and transform regional transit. Here’s why it matters: https://lnkd.in/ekMZycV2

Our joint Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Metro Board of Directors meeting starts at noon. Tune in live here: https://lnkd.in/ewjyqkGm

Our signaling system keeps trains safely spaced and moving, and it’s starting to show its age. The system dates to some of Metro’s earliest years. Here’s how it works, and why we need a new one: https://lnkd.in/eFSWrc33

Check out the vibrant mural at our New Carrollton parking garage! 😍 In September, we opened the new facility and reopened the old, now renovated garage. A big thank you to our Art in Transit Program for their work in beautifying this space for our customers and employees alike. Find out more about the artwork here: https://lnkd.in/e_p2HbCp

Every day, we push to get better. That includes improving our bus arrival time predictions. 🚌 In the first quarter of FY26, those predictions provided reliable, real-time information for nearly 90% of bus trips. 👏

Shorter waits, faster rides. In just three years, we’ve gone from 5% to 70% of Metrorail customers waiting less than six minutes for their train. 👍

We honor all who have served our country. Your dedication, courage, and sacrifice inspire us every day. 🇺🇸 Today, Metrorail will operate from 5 AM - 12 AM. with normal weekend frequencies. Metrobus will run on a Saturday Supplemental Schedule: All buses that normally run on Saturday will operate today in addition to selected routes. ➡️: https://lnkd.in/eRTGhAfD

One way we’re honoring veterans this year is through train, bus, and MetroAccess vehicle wraps. 🇺🇸 Today, we spotted some in action—and you can too! Use our tracker and select the “Special Edition” tab: wmata.com/live/special

Metro keeps the region moving and growing! 🚇 🚌 🚐 With more than half of the area’s 240,000 businesses and 70% of jobs located near Metro, our service helps drive local economies every day.