Metro News Release

For immediate release: October 9, 2008

Metro to operate holiday service on Columbus Day

Metrorail will operate on a modified Saturday schedule and Metrobus and MetroAccess will operate on regular weekday schedules and parking will be free at Metrorail parking facilities on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13.

On Columbus Day, the Metrorail system will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight. Metrobus and MetroAccess will operate on regular weekday schedules.

For more information on Metrorail and Metrobus, customers are encouraged to call 202-637-7000, TTY (202) 638-3780, or visit Metro's Web site at www.metroopensdoors.com.

News release issued at 11:55 am, October 9, 2008.