Initiatives
Our initiatives focus on building a strong and healthy community, centered on reliable, safe transportation.
A New, Simpler Way to Pay
You can now tap your contactless credit or debit card at the faregate or farebox to pay for Metrorail, Metrobus, and select Metro-owned parking facilities.
SmarTrip cards are still accepted.
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Emergency Preparedness
Metro is constantly taking proactive steps to prevent crime throughout our system.
As our commitment to safety continues to evolve, customers can expect to see even more improvements throughout the system.
Crystal City Entrance Construction
From February - June 2026, Crystal City station will be closed across 10 different weekends, with closures extending to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station for three of those weekends.
These closures are due to a second entrance being built at Crystal City station, which will have an impact on the Blue and Yellow lines.
New Rail Line Order: A Step Toward Consistent Wayfinding
Metro is formalizing a uniform way to present Metrorail service lines throughout the system.
We're setting this new standard to create consistency across maps, signage, and digital tools, so you can navigate with confidence.
Metrobus Service Changes
December 14: Changes to 50 Metrobus routes were implemented, as we continue to improve reliability, reduce crowding, strengthen connections, and respond to customer and operator feedback since the June network launch.
Also, a new route, A29, was added for customers seeking to travel from Alexandria to downtown Washington, D.C.
Get Real-time Train and Bus Performance Data on MetroPulse
Easy access to free, real-time information, customer service chat, and more.
MetroPulse takes the guesswork out of transit so more people choose our trains and buses over other forms of travel.
Now available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
