Riding Metro

Metro rider at Bethesda
A Metro rider arrives at the Bethesda Metrorail station on the Red Line. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Metrobus passengers on Express Bus
Metrobus passengers on the Express Bus routes enjoy a shorter commute. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

All Metrobuses have racks.
All Metrobuses have racks so bicycle riders can enjoy the benefits of mass transit. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Some riders use Metrobus as their primary means of transportation.
Some riders use Metrobus as their primary means of transportation to school, work and cultural events. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Smartrip cards offer a fast way to pay fares.
Smartrip cards allow Metrobus and Metrorail riders a fast, easy way to pay their fares. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Riders watch a train approach.
Riders watch a train approach at the Farragut North Metrorail station. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Riders at rush hour.
Riders at rush hour at the Farragut North Metrorail station on the Red Line. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

A Metro rider purchases a farecard.
A Metro rider purchases a farecard at the Foggy Bottom Metrorail station. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Bicycle riders can ride Metrorail after rush hour and on weekends.
Bicycle riders can ride Metrorail after rush hour and on weekends. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Metrobuses are equipped with wheelchair restraints.
Metrobuses are equipped with wheelchair restraints for passengers who need that feature. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Metrorail offers a convenient way to travel.
Metrorail offers area residents and visitors to the area a convenient way to travel. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Metrorail station manager at the Ronald Reagan National Airport Metrorail
A Metrorail station manager at the Ronald Reagan National Airport Metrorail station offers directions to a visitor. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Passengers board the Orange Line.
Passengers board the Orange Line at the New Carrollton Metrorail station. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Metrorail station manager.
A Metrorail station manager at the Ronald Reagan National Airport Metrorail station assists a visitor to this area. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Traveling by Metrorail.
Traveling by Metrorail is a convenient way to get to and from work. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

A Metrorail employee assists a rider.
A Metrorail employee assists a rider at the Rosslyn Metrorail station. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Metrorail riders enjoy the scenery.
Metrorail riders enjoy the scenery as they travel in an air-conditioned Metrorail train on a warm summer day. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Tourists from all over the world use Metro.
Tourists from all over the world find Metro to be a convenient way to visit the attractions in the Washington, DC area. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Family members enjoy traveling on Metro.
Family members enjoy traveling on a Metrorail car along the Blue Line. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Thousands of riders choose Metrorail.
Thousands of riders choose Metrorail as the best way to travel to see local professional sports teams. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine

Riders travel in a Metrorail car.
Riders travel in a Metrorail car along the Orange Line. Credit: WMATA Photograph by Larry Levine