Current Projects
Fleet of the Future Expo on the National Mall
Step inside our new trains and buses to experience the mass transit of tomorrow, today! A mockup 8000-series train will be on display on the National Mall at the intersection of 12th St and Madison Dr NW from March 20-April 3. The expo will be 3 from 9 am to 5 pm each day.
To visit, use the Smithsonian stop on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. Take the 12th and Jefferson streets exit and take a left at the top of the escalator. Nearby bus routes include Metrobus 3F, 33, 52, 59, 63, 64, 70, 79, S2, and the DC Circulator National Mall Route.
Learn more here.
Better Bus Initiative
For the first time in decades, we're taking a fresh and detailed look at our bus service and routes to serve you better. The Better Bus initiative will create a fast, frequent, and reliable bus network that is easier to understand.
- Bus Network Redesign
- Bus Stop and Shelter Improvements Program
- Bus Priority
- Bus Technology Upgrades/Info 2.0/Amenities
- Bus Facility Rehabilitation & Modernization
Customer Facilities & Amenities Initiatives
We want to modernize and enhance the end-to-end customer experience. We are working hard to make it easy for customers to plan, pay for rides and navigate through our facilities.
- Metro's Fleet of the Future
- Fare System Modernization
- Escalator, Canopy and Elevator Projects
- Parking Improvement Projects
- Station Access Improvement Studies
Sustainability Initiatives
We are supporting regional decarbonization efforts by reducing energy and resource consumption, increasing energy efficiency, investing in carbon-free clean energy sources and transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles in line with regional sustainability efforts and innovations.
- Solar Carports
- New Hampshire Ave Chiller Plant - Groundwater Treatment Addition
- Zero-Emissions Vehicles
Joint Development & Adjacent Construction
We are working in close collaboration with our jurisdictions, other transportation agencies, employers, small businesses and developers to support economic development and regional opportunities.
- Public Hearings
- Joint Development Construction
- Jurisdictional & Adjacent Construction
Infrastructure & Systems Initiatives
By advancing safety-critical improvements to our infrastructure and systems, our customers can enjoy a more comfortable, reliable and safe ride.