Metro News Release

For immediate release: August 25, 2006

Tenleytown-AU Metrorail Station Elevators to be Modernized

Shuttle Bus Service Will be Available During 12-week Project

The modernization of the street elevator at the Tenleytown-AU Metrorail station will begin Monday, August 28. The elevator is scheduled to be out of service for 12 weeks during which time free, temporary shuttle buses will be available for customers upon request. The elevator is expected to return to service in November.

One escalator between the middle landing and the mezzanine is also out of service

Metrorail riders who normally enter or exit at the Tenleytown-AU Metrorail station and are unable to use the escalators should call 202-962-1825 in advance of their trip to enable Metro officials to have a shuttle bus waiting to take them between the Tenleytown-AU and Van Ness-UDC Metrorail stations. 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 August 25, 2006.