Metro News Release
For immediate release: June 30, 2003
This week at Metro (Monday, June 30, 2003)
Metro’s 4th of July service brochure has " hit the streets"
Metro’s 4th of July Service brochure, for use by customers traveling to the National Mall and around the region for July 4th events, has been distributed to Take One racks at Metrorail stations and on Metrobuses. The brochure includes a special Metrorail Map on one side, downtown D.C. Walking map on the other, and tips for using Metro on July 4th. It also summarizes Metrorail and Metrobus shuttle service for July 4th only. These brochures will be available as long as supplies last.
Highlights of the brochure service information and tips for using Metro on the 4th include the following:
∙ Service will begin at 7 a.m. on July 4th and end at 3 a.m. the next morning (during the first full weekend of extended Metrorail service hours).
∙ The Smithsonian Station is CLOSED all day.
∙ Starting a 11 a.m., Red Line trains will alternate final destinations between Silver Spring and Glenmont Metrorail stations.
∙ Starting at 3 p.m., Green Line trains will alternate final destinations between Fort Totten and Greenbelt Metrorail stations.
∙ Orange Line trains from Stadium-Armory will alternation between New Carrollton and Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metrorail stations.
∙ Blue Line trains will run between Huntington and Rosslyn (upper platform) Metrorail stations.
∙ A free shuttle bus will run every 15 minutes between the Franconi-Springfield Metrorail station and Springfield Mall at the Macy’s parking lot from 6 p.m. until closing. ∙ After the fireworks, free Metrobus shuttle service will operate between the L" Enfant Plaza Metrorail station and the Pentagon Transit Center.
∙ Parking is free at all Metro-operated lots.
∙ New Metro fares will be in effect. Buy multiple farecards by using a Passes/Farecards machine in stations ahead of time. If planning to ride a lot, consider purchasing the $6 One Day Metrorail Pass and the $3 One Day Metrobus Pass.
∙ Keep farecards clean and dry so they will work in the faregates.
∙ Listen to station and trains announcements, and watch for updates on the electronic message boards inside Metrorail stations.
∙ Check the final destination on the side of the train to be sure you" re boarding the right train.
∙ Due to security restrictions on the National Mall, everyone will pass through checkpoints.
∙ Oversized coolers and glass bottles/containers will not be allowed, and due to the anticipated large crowds on July 4th, bicycles will not be allowed.
Station managers, Metro employees in MIP (Metro Information Persons) T-shirts and matching caps, and police officers will be on hand to assist customers and help with the flow of crowds into and out of stations. For more information on riding Metro, call 202-637-7000 or TTY 202-638-3780, or visit Metro’s Web site at www.metroopensdoors.com.
Metro Announces New Sales Office Hours On August 1, 2003, Metro will implement the start of new hours for sales office. The office hours are changing due to cost-containment measure initiated for the fiscal year 2004 budget. By reducing the sales offices" hours of operation, this move provided the flexibility needed to keep open the Jackson Graham Building sales office which serves many senior citizens and customers with disabilities.
Hours and Locations
Metro Center, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. weekdays, Red Line Exit, 12th and F Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004
Pentagon, 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. weekdays, upper level Bus Bay Jackson Graham Building, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. weekdays, 600 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Northern Bus Division, 7:30 am - 3:30 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Sat./Sun., 4615 14th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20011
Southeastern Bus Division, 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Sat./Sun., 17 M Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003
Western Bus Division, 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sat./Sun., 5230 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016
Landover Bus Division, 7:00 am - 4:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Sat./Sun., 3334 Pennsy Drive, Landover, MD 20784
Four Mile Bus Division, 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sat./Sun., 3501 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22202
Royal St. Bus Division, 7:00 am - 4:00 p.m. weekdays, 600 N Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Upcoming Events Accessible by Metro ∙ Now through August 7, Noon to 2 p.m., " Farragut Sounds in the Square," the Golden Triangle BID’s Fifth Annual Summer Concert Series for free in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service, at the Farragut Square Park, corner of Connecticut Avenue and K Street, N.W.; attendees can receive giveaways and prizes as well as hear entertaining music and enjoy picnic lunches.
∙ July 4, 2003, Fourth of July Celebration on the National Mall and throughout the region; Metro is prepared to provide safe, reliable service that day. This occasion will represent the first Friday and full weekend that Metrorail service will be provided until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The Smithsonian Metrorail station will be closed all day on the 4th.
∙ July 8-12, 2003, the 32nd Annual Conference of Minority Transportation Officials" National Meeting and Training Conference in Washington, D.C.; the conference will feature workshops, technical tours, and a youth symposium. Conference planners expect 1,000 attendees at the conference sponsored by Metro and the COMTO Washington, D.C., chapter and co-hosted by the Maryland COMTO chapter. D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams is the Honorary conference Chair.
No Board or Committee Meetings Scheduled No Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2003. To hear a recording about upcoming meetings, date and time changes for meetings, or the results of the last meeting, call 202-962-1055. To hear quotes by Metro experts, call MetroVoices at 202-962-2007.
News release issued on June 30, 2003.