MetroBus

In 2002, 147.7 million people made trips on MetroBus and ridership continues to rise. The system consists of 344 routes on 164 lines throughout DC and parts of suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. Bike racks have been installed on all buses to increase transportation options to the public.

MetroRail

Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority's Metrorail transit system, commonly known as "Metro", is the 2nd largest in the nation and serves 900,000 passengers a day.

The benefits of Metrorail include reducing regional traffic and congestion, providing commuters with transportation options and giving riders some time to relax on their commute. In fiscal year 2002, 181 million people rode Metro and ridership continues to increase. Metrorail now carries over 20% of rush hour trips in the region and 40% in the District's downtown core.

New MetroRail Projects
WMATA is currently  working on several expansion projects. When these projects are completed, the system will run a total of 106 miles and consist of 86 stations.

• The New York Avenue station on the Red Line is scheduled to open in 2005.
• A 2 station, 3 mile Blue Line extension from Addison Road to Largo Town Center is scheduled to begin service in 2005.
• Plans for construction and funding are under way to extend Metrorail to Tyson's Corner and potentially Dulles airport.

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