Metro News Release

For immediate release: December 23, 2008

New Metrobus service changes in Maryland begin December 28

Four bus lines to see changes

Metrobus service changes on four lines in Maryland, beginning Sunday, December 28.

C21, C22, C29 Central Avenue Line
Weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules will change slightly in anticipation of a new off-street bus stop for eastbound buses at the entrance to Six Flags theme park to be used when the park opens in 2009. With the new stop, customers will no longer have to cross Central Avenue to reach the amusement park.

K6 New Hampshire-Maryland Line
Counterflow rush hour buses will travel via Mahan Road within the FDA Federal Research Complex in White Oak instead of via Michelson Road and will serve Building 1. Bus times will not change.

V14 District Heights-Seat Pleasant Line
Sunday schedules will change slightly.

Z2 Colesville-Ashton Line
The 8:01 and 8:31 a.m. buses from Silver Spring on weekdays will be extended from Randolph Road to Bonifant Road in Colesville to accommodate customers who attend Thornton Friends School (New Hampshire Avenue and Hobbs Drive).

For more information about Metrobus, please visit www.metroopensdoors.com or call 202-637-7000.
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News release issued at 8:49 am, December 23, 2008.