Metro News Release

For immediate release: May 4, 2005

Metrobus service changes to 18R Burke Centre Line begin May 9

Beginning Monday, May 9, Metrobus 18R, Burke Centre Line, will serve the new Gambrill Road Park & Ride lot. Bus schedules and routing will be changed to accommodate the new stop.

In the mornings, 18R buses will arrive at the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station two minutes later than scheduled. In the afternoons, buses will pass stops between the Gambrill Road Park & Ride lot and Burke Centre two minutes later than scheduled.

Buses going to the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station will follow the current route to the Sydenstricker/Gambrill Road ramp, then continue via Hooes and Grambrill roads to the lot. On exiting the lot, buses will continue on Gambrill Road and the ramp to eastbound Fairfax County Parkway where they will continue via the current routing to the station.

Buses going to Burke Centre will follow the established route to the Sydenstricker/Gambrill Road ramp, then continue via Gambrill Road to the parking lot. Buses will exit the lot, then continue via Gambrill and Hooes roads, and continue the current route to Burke Centre.

For more information on Metrobus, please visit www.metroopensdoors.com or call 202-637-7000.

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News release issued on May 4, 2005.