Metro’s Safety Boost: Increased Police Patrols on Trains and Buses
Metro recently announced plans to increase the visibility of Transit Police officers in stations and step up patrols throughout the system.
Metro recently announced plans to increase the visibility of Transit Police officers in stations and step up patrols throughout the system.
Metro has announced plans for significant capital construction projects over the next three years, requiring the temporary closure of five Red Line stations this summer.
Metro’s Red Line will close this weekend between Takoma and Rhode Island Ave. stations, with no Red Line service at Fort Totten and Brookland on Saturday and Sunday.
Metro riders now have a new tool to monitor performance and plan their trips with the addition of Metrobus data to MetroPulse, Metro’s real-time performance tracking tool.
This weekend, on Saturday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 4, Metro will conduct maintenance and track work, affecting the Red, Green, and Yellow lines.
The county’s Department of Transportation advises Ride On customers that bus bay locations will change this weekend due to Metro bus shuttle service between the Takoma and Glenmont Red Line stations.
Metro is advising customers about weekend construction for the Purple Line project, leading to the closure of four Red Line stations between Takoma and Glenmont.
Starting January 16, Metro will offer complimentary Senior SmarTrip cards to customers aged 65 and above.
Construction for the Purple Line project will impact Red Line Metro service from Saturday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Jan. 15.