Metro News Release
For immediate release: July 4, 2004
Metro Reports 304,760 Metrorail PassengersAs of 10 p.m. Today
As of 10 p.m. today, Sunday, the Fourth of July, Metro reports that 304,760 passengers had entered the Metrorail system. One year ago, Friday, July 4, 2003, some 427,211 passengers had entered the Metrorail system by the same time. Last Sunday, June 27, the 10 p.m. ridership total was 223,913.
Recent Fourth of July Metrorail Ridership Totals as of 10 p.m.
| Friday, July 4, 2003 | 427,211 |
| Thursday, July 4, 2002 | 300,357 |
| Wednesday, July 4, 2001 | 427,506 |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2000 | 443,032 |
As of 10 p.m. today, Metro reported no significant operational problems or delays on either Metrorail or Metrobus.
Recent Fourth of July Metrorail Ridership for the Whole Day
| Date | Ridership | Weather/Temp |
| Friday, July 4, 2003 | 536,832 | Sunny/91 |
| Thursday, July 4, 2002 | 356,673 | Sunny/99 |
| Wednesday, July 4, 2001 | 486,256 | Rain/86 |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2000 | 582,450 | Sunny/86 |
| Sunday, July 4, 1999 | 540,945 | Sunny/102 |
| Saturday, July 4, 1998 | 585,354 | Sunny/88 |
| Friday, July 4, 1997 | 593,419 | Sunny/84 |
| Thursday, July 4, 1996 | 569,894 | Sunny/83 |
| Tuesday, July 4, 1995 | 475,156 | Rain/86 |
Metro’s Highest Sunday Ridership Days
| Rank | Date | Ridership | Event |
| 1 | July 4, 1999 | 540,945 | Fourth of July |
| 2 | July 4, 1993 | 505,157 | Fourth of July |
| 3 | January 17, 1993 | 440,138 | Reunion America |
| 4 | April 25, 1993 | 413,312 | Lesbian/Gay Rights March |
| 5 | April 5, 1992 | 411,382 | NOW Rally |
News release issued on July 4, 2004.