Metro News Release
For immediate release: December 16, 2010
Metro prepares for today's snow
Metrobus, Metrorail and MetroAccess customers should expect normal service
Metro will have personnel on standby to remove snow from its stations, entrances and platforms and monitor the region’s weather in preparation to operate regular rail, bus and paratransit services throughout the remainder of the day, Thursday, Dec. 16.
Metrorail anticipates operating its normal services throughout the day and evening. Customers riding Metrorail are encouraged to use care and caution on Thursday afternoon while entering and exiting Metrorail stations as station platforms may be slippery due to weather conditions.
Metrobus will operate on its regular schedule with personnel monitoring road conditions throughout the day. Customers are encouraged to call NextBus at 202-637-7000 or check Metro’s NextBus Web site at http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/nextbus/arrivals.cfm to help determine when the next bus will arrive.
MetroAccess will also operate as usual and personnel will monitor road conditions throughout the day. Customers with scheduled rides should call (301) 562-5360 for a status update of their ride.
There are a variety of ways for customers to stay informed during a major storm. Metro constantly updates local news media of Metro service changes. Information is also available at www.metroopensdoors.com on the left side of the home page or by calling Metro at 202-637-7000. Customers can also subscribe to e-Alerts and receive up-to-date service disruption information on Metrorail and MetroAccess.
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News release issued at 11:04 am, December 16, 2010.