Metro News Release

For immediate release: March 17, 2006

U Street Metrorail station elevators to be modernized

Shuttle bus service will be available for those who need tt during 10-week project

The modernization of the platform and entrance elevators at the U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metrorail station will begin on Wednesday, March 22. The elevators are scheduled to be out of service for 10 weeks during which time free, temporary shuttle buses will be available for customers upon request. The elevator is expected to return to service in early June.

Metrorail riders who normally enter or exit at the U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metrorail station and are unable to use the escalator should call 202-962-1825 in advance of their trip to enable Metro officials to have a shuttle bus waiting to take them to the Columbia Heights Metrorail station. Buses will be stationed in the area to accommodate these individuals.

An elevator modernization includes replacing a majority of the mechanical parts and elevator cab equipment with new ones to ensure the elevator operates safely and reliably for customers, and extends the life of the elevator.

For more information on Metrorail elevator and escalator work, visit www.metroopendoors.com.

News release issued on March 17, 2006.