Metro is committed to helping move the region forward by providing efficient, safe, and reliable service. Each of the initiatives under our Sustainability program has a positive impact for our customers and employees by enhancing the environment and access to opportunity. One of our sustainability initiatives involves using Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards in building design and construction.

Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED® is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and serves as the benchmark for sustainable building practices. Metro uses LEED® guidelines as a tool to enhance building performance, resource efficiency, and community stewardship.

Metro's commitment to LEED® standards aligns with a core focus of our Strategic Transformation Plan: Environmental Sustainability. Currently, twelve of our facilities earned LEED® Silver certification or higher. By using LEED® as a tool, we create healthier workspaces for our employees, enhance building operations and cost efficiency, and are a good neighbor in the communities where we operate and serve. 

Metro achieved LEED® certification for the following facilities:

• Andrews Federal Center Bus Garage - Silver Certification
• Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage - Gold Certification
• Dulles Maintenance of Way Building - Silver Certification
• Dulles Transportation & Police Building - Silver Certification
• Dulles Service and Inspection Building - Silver Certification
• Glenmont Station Parking Garage - Silver Certification
• Greenbelt Commissioning Facility - Silver Certification
• Landover Bus Garage Paint Booth - Silver Certification
• L'Enfant DC Headquarters - Platinum Certification
• MTPD District II Substation - Silver Certification
• MTPD District II Training Facility - Silver Certification
• Shepherd Parkway Bus Garage - Silver Certification

Certifications underway:

• Bladensburg Bus Garage
• Northern Bus Garage
• Potomac Yard Station