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WMATA-Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
The image shows a mockup of what the new WMATA 8000-series rail car livery will look like. It features a dark colored wrap with the Metro M shown using negative space cut from the wrap.
Riders chose between three options that called back to retro designs from WMATA’s history.
Aug. 27, 2025
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WMATA celebrated the completion of its new, modern bus facility.
The garage features 31 maintenance bays, a new compressed natural gas fuel yard and four bus fueling lanes, as well as enhanced security, lighting and landscaping around the facility...
July 18, 2025
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MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
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a WMATA orange line train operates down a track under an overpass
ATO launched on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines June 15 following the successful launch of ATO on the Red Line.
June 17, 2025
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WMATA's Tap. Ride. Go. payment option is now available on its rail system.
Contactless payment will be coming to WMATA's buses and parking facilities in the future.
May 30, 2025
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rendering of life sciences building with larger WMATA rail station in the lobby
The new development is anchored by WMATA’s North Bethesda rail station on the Red Line.
May 28, 2025
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WMATA train parks at a station underground
ATO launches after rigorous internal training and testing and concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.
May 22, 2025
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MetroPulse graphic.
The app allows customers to plan trips, chat with customer service, report issues on the system and more.
May 20, 2025
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A map of the future Deanwood joint development.
The future development will bring new housing and retail options to the community steps away from the station entrance in Northeast Washington, D.C.
April 22, 2025
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WMATA new taller faregates.
The policy is projected to begin June 2 and will prohibit a person who commits a sex or sex-related crime or any assault on a WMATA employee, contractor or customer from entering...
March 31, 2025

Videos

Architectural Photographer Inspired by L.A. Metro Stations
Photographer Peter Steinhauer visited several Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority stations, using his camera to capture the unique architecture and design of the Metrorail...
Jan. 31, 2018
Back2Good 7000-Series Rail Cars
To date, 70 percent of 1000-series cars and nearly half of 4000-series cars have been permanently removed from service and replaced with new 7000-series cars.
April 19, 2017
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Transit Police Department graduated five new K-9 officers just weeks before the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
Jan. 4, 2017
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This week's transit update includes a look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Community Transit, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Transit Authority ...
June 10, 2016
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The surveillance video shown August 15, 2013 at the Metro Transit Police press conference regarding snatch & grab of electronic devices.
Aug. 16, 2013
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The surveillance video shown August 15, 2013 at the Metro Transit Police press conference regarding snatch & grab of electronic devices.
Aug. 16, 2013

News

WMATA | LCOR
An architectural rendering of LCOR's proposed multi-family residential development at 5400 McGrath in North Bethesda's Parcel H, showing a mid-rise apartment building with brick and dark metal facades, ground-floor retail spaces, landscaped streetscape and pedestrians walking along the sidewalk.
Constructed as part of a broader 1,300-unit, part-affordable housing, the development at Envoi features 354 units.
June 18, 2026
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority fare gates.
The campaign is systemwide initiative focused on improving fare compliance and protecting funding for transportation services.
May 29, 2026
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A WMATA Metrorail car rests at a station platform, facing the camera with its red headlights on and a destination displayed on the LED header board. The car bears the agency's block 'M metro' logo on its nose. The platform floor features tactile edge strips, and the station's iconic coffered concrete barrel vault ceiling fills the upper right of the frame. The lighting gives the scene a cool blue-and-amber tone.
The new budget will allow the authority to make improvements without raising fares.
April 28, 2026
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's MetroPulse app.
The assistant is available 24/7 to help book trips, cancel rides and provide trip status information immediately without waiting for an agent.
March 18, 2026
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A VRE train passes a crossing in front of a waiting scooter rider.
Among other items, the plan would increase the WMATA budget by nearly $500 million with a mechanism to keep it growing with inflation.
Feb. 13, 2026
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A 7000-series rail set moves down the track.
The agreement reduced WMATA’s payment obligations by up to $35 million while paying out Kawasaki for meeting metrics.
Feb. 6, 2026
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has selected Atlantic Pacific Companies as the selected developer for a joint development project at Capitol Heights station in Prince George’s County, Md.
The project builds on a $17 million commitment from the state of Maryland toward transit and site infrastructure improvements at Capitol Heights Station.
Jan. 7, 2026
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A Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus.
The COTA Board approved a balanced budget for 2026 while WMATA has introduced their FY26 budget.
Dec. 17, 2025
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A Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus.
The updated plan builds on the original Strategic Transformation Plan adopted in 2023 and reflects progress WMATA has made in recent years.
Dec. 15, 2025
Urban Atlantic
A rendering of the 364-unit affordable housing development at New Carrollton, Maryland.
The construction of this housing development is the next step in a master planned redevelopment of the New Carrollton station into a transit-centered community.
Dec. 5, 2025

Articles

Whitney Nichels.
Whitney Nichels.
Whitney Nichels, VP, Communications, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
Aug. 19, 2025
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A Metrobus at Addison Road.
WMATA’s Better Bus Network is the agency’s first comprehensive overhaul of the Metrobus system since 1973 while Phase 1 of the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign marks the beginning...
July 1, 2025
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On May 9, 22 recruit officers graduated from the inaugural MTPD Criminal Justice Academy.
WMATA celebrated the graduation of 22 recruit officers from the inaugural MTPD Criminal Justice Academy while Valley Metro is introducing Inter-Con Security on board its light...
May 13, 2025
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SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott A. Sauer speaking on the agency's proposed FY26 operating and capital budgets on April 10.
SEPTA’s proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets feature service cuts and fare increases while WMATA’s budgets were completed while increasing service and not increasing fares...
April 11, 2025
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NYPD officer.
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
March 11, 2025
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A rendering of the WMATA 8000-series railcar.
PANYNJ has approved its $9.4 billion 2025 budget while WMATA has released its proposed FY 26 budget.
Dec. 17, 2024
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WMATA's approximately five-and-a-half-acre property is a TOD opportunity to provide new housing, neighborhood-serving retail and improve connectivity adjacent to transit with regional accessibility.
Funding awards, RFQs and new contract authorizations are advancing local agencies’ efforts to bring affordable, convenient housing to nearby public transit.
Sept. 24, 2024
Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP
Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP, Chief of Staff & Strategic Transformation Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP, Chief of Staff & Strategic Transformation Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Aug. 20, 2024
Anthony Harris
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Anthony Harris, Senior Manager, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Aug. 20, 2024
WMATA
WMATA and Montgomery County officials launched an initiative July 24 to seek an experienced developer to build a major transit-oriented life sciences center at the North Bethesda Metrorail Station that will include housing, office, retail and public spaces.
WMATA, in partnership with Montgomery County, Md., and TransLink are making progress on their transit-oriented development projects.
July 30, 2024

Additional content from WMATA-Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has launched the first part of its updated bike parking program with new bike lockers now available outside the Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market Metrorail stations.
New bike lockers are now available outside the Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market Metrorail stations.
Nov. 25, 2025
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WMATA and local leaders gathered to make the first tap on a Metrobus.
Riders can pay for Metrobus via contactless debit or credit card and mobile wallet.
Nov. 20, 2025
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The Waymap app will allow riders with vision impairments to access step-by-step audio instructions and directions to lead their way.
The Waymap app will allow riders with vision impairments to access step-by-step audio instructions and directions to lead their way.
Feb. 12, 2025
NFI
Xcelsior hybrid bus
The contract includes a firm order for 75 Xcelsior® hybrid-electric 40-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 35-foot battery-electric buses and options for up to 400 ...
Feb. 7, 2025
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WMATA bus.
The authority has achieved more than $500 million in savings in recent years by identifying inefficiencies, freezing wages, consolidating call centers, reducing the use of consultants...
Feb. 6, 2025
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WMATA reports its crime and fare evasion rates went down in 2024.
The agency says it ended the year as an industry leader in three key safety categories: collisions, derailments and customer injury.
Feb. 4, 2025
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A WMATA Green Line train.
The project finished more than $450,000 under budget following 10 days of critical track repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
Jan. 3, 2025
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WMATA will begin the first phase of automatic mode on Red Line trains on Dec. 15.
ATO controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment.
Dec. 13, 2024
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A Metrobus at Addison Road.
The redesign is the first major overhaul of the Metrobus network in its 50-year history and will change most routes to better serve customers.
Nov. 23, 2024
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WMATA opens the doors to new MTPD District III Substation in Prince George’s County.
The new MTPD District III Substation will allow for a more balanced presence of police within the agency’s three service area jurisdictions.
Nov. 21, 2024
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WMATA Metro Transit Police Department welcomed the inaugural class of 25 to the new Metro Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy.
WMATA welcomed the inaugural class of 24 recruits to its new Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy.
Nov. 1, 2024
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More than 1,200 five-foot-tall gates and taller fences have been installed across all stations. The project began in July 2023.
The agency has seen an 82 percent drop in fare evasion in the Metrorail system.
Sept. 20, 2024