For immediate release: November 30, 2023
Media Advisory: Metro to host ribbon cutting event to celebrate early reopening of Tenleytown-AU Station east entrance
On Friday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m., Metro’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Randy Clarke, will mark the completion of the Tenleytown-AU Station Escalator Replacement Project and reopening of the eastern entrance of the station with a ribbon cutting ceremony.The two-year project, replacing seven of the station’s nine escalators with brand-new, more durable escalators was completed early and on budget. To complete the final escalators and expedite the project, Metro closed the east entrance in August.
Since the Escalator Replacement Project began in 2021, 69 escalators have been replaced at 21 stations. This event marks another milestone toward Metro’s goal to replace 130 escalators by 2028 and improve systemwide accessibility for all customers.
WHAT: Ribbon cutting event to celebrate reopening of Tenleytown-AU Station east entrance and Escalator Replacement Project milestones.
WHO:
Randy Clarke, Metro’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer
Matt Frumin, Ward 3 Councilmember
Spring Worth, Metro Board Member
WHEN: Friday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tenleytown-AU Station, East Entrance street level. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move inside the station.
ARRIVING VIA METRO: Take Metro’s Red Line to Tenleytown-AU Station. Metrobus lines 31, 33, 96 H2, H4, M4, N2, W45, and W47 also stop at the station.
PARKING: On street metered parking is limited.