Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 13, 2007

Free Metrobus Fares for Columbia Pike Blues Festival Attendees

Metrobus riders attending the 12th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, June 17, will not have to pay for fares on routes 16B, 16G and 16J to the festival.

Arlington County will reimburse Metro for the free bus services.

“We encourage Arlington County residents to use their free Metrobus ride to attend the 12th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival and enjoy the activities,” said Metro Board First Vice Chair and Arlington County Board Member Chris Zimmerman.

Bus transfers will not be issued, except to riders boarding at Metrorail stations with a rail transfer or a SmarTrip card who indicate that they will make a subsequent bus-to-bus transfer.

News release issued at 12:00 am, June 13, 2007.