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Routes 10A and 10E

Metro is proposing to implement one of the following options in order to provide better connections for residents of Hunting Point and downtown Alexandria to Rosslyn and Downtown DC, reduce travel time to Rosslyn and improve service reliability, and relieve peak period crowding on the Blue Line (option 2 would also relieve peak period overcrowding on the Orange Line).

Option 1: Route 10E would terminate at the Pentagon and a re-routed 10A (renamed 10R.) would replace the peak period service to Rosslyn. The 10R would not serve the Pentagon and would continue to Rosslyn via 23^rd Street, Eads Street, 18th Street, Crystal Drive to serve the Crystal City VRE Station, 15th Street, Jefferson Davis Highway, and Wilson Boulevard to Rosslyn station.

Option 2: Route 10E would terminate at the Pentagon.  An extension of the 10A peak period service (renamed 10Y) would provide service to Downtown DC via Rosslyn. The 10Y would not serve the Pentagon and would continue to Downtown DC via 23^rd Street, Eads Street, 18th Street, Crystal Drive to serve the Crystal City VRE Station,  15th Street,  Jefferson Davis Highway, Wilson Boulevard, Rosslyn station, Lynn Street, Lee Highway/I-66, Roosevelt Bridge, E Street Expressway, 18th Northbound and 19th Street Southbound, and K Street to Farragut Square

Route 10B

Currently, the 10B runs from Hunting Point to the Ballston-MU Metrorail station.  Metro is proposing to implement one of the following service change options:

Option 1: From South Glebe Road and Walter Reed Drive, rerouted Route 10B via Walter Reed Drive, Arlington Mill Drive, Randolph Street to Shirlington Transit Center, then continue via Quincy Street, Arlington Mill Drive, Shirlington Road, 24th Road South and South Glebe Road to the intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue.

Option 2: Route 10B would be rerouted from Arna Valley (26th Road South, Adams Street, 26th Street South, 28th Street South, Meade Street) to operate via South Glebe Road between West Glebe Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue.

In both options the 10B will be rerouted from Walter Reed Drive and 2nd Street South to South Glebe Road between 2nd Street South and Walter Reed Drive.

The map below illustrates the changes proposed. Please review and let us know what you think.  We will also be presenting these options at our upcoming public hearings.

Map of proposed changes to routes 10A and 10E. Click image for larger version.

Map of proposed changes to Route 10B. Click image for larger version.

Earlier this year Metro completed a comprehensive service evaluation study of Routes 4A, 4B, 4E, 4H.  Metro is proposing to implement one of the changes recommended in this study.  Currently, Route 4A runs from Culmore to the Rosslyn Metrorail station. Under the proposed service change, the Culmore to Seven Corners segment of this route would be eliminated and replaced by a new Route 26A.  The proposed 26A would serve Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale campus), Annandale, Culmore, Seven Corners Transit Center, and East Falls Church Metrorail station.

The maps below illustrates the changes proposed. Please review and let us know what you think.  We will also be presenting these options at our upcoming public hearings.

Map showing proposed change of 4A route. Click image for larger version.

Map showing proposed 26A route. Click image for larger version.

As part of the opening of Phase 1 of the Silver Line, the District Department of Transportation has requested that Metro investigate the possibility of discontinuing Route 5A which currently serves Dulles Airport via L’Enfant Plaza, Rosslyn, and Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride.   Under this proposal, the 5A would be discontinued in June, 2014 (several months after the Silver Line opens).  Passengers wishing to travel to Dulles Airport would be able to take the Silver Line to the Wiehle-Reston East station and then transfer to the Fairfax Connector 981 bus.

• Travel times on the 5A currently range between 50 and 65 minutes from L’Enfant Plaza to Dulles and 45 to 70 minutes between Dulles and L’Enfant Plaza.
• Travel time on the Silver Line between L’Enfant Plaza and Wiehle-Reston East is anticipated to be approximately 45 minutes.
• The Fairfax Connector 981 will run every 20 minutes weekdays and Saturdays and every 40 minutes on Sundays.
• The current fare on the 5A is $6.00.  For passengers taking the Silver Line from stations east of Foggy Bottom, the fare to Wiehle-Reston East will be $5.75 plus a $1.10 transfer fare on the Fairfax Connector.  (Fares are based on use of a SmarTrip card.)

In addition to the option above, Metro is also considering the following options:

Option 2 – Shorten the 5A to run between Dulles Airport and Wiehle-Reston East station

Option 3 – Only operate Route 5A before opening and after closing of Metrorail service on weekdays and/or weekends

The maps below illustrates the changes proposed. Please review and let us know what you think.  We will also be presenting these options at our upcoming public hearings.

Map illustrating proposed changes to Route 5A. Click image for larger version.

Earlier this year Metro conducted a comprehensive service evaluation study of the bus routes serving Bowie, MD.  Metro is currently looking at implementing some of the recommendations that emerged from the study.  Three options are under consideration:

Option 1: Instead of operating to New Carrollton Station, all service on the B21, B22, B29 and C28 routes would terminate at the Bowie Park & Ride lot.  To reach the New Carrollton Station, riders on these routes would connect with a new shuttle service at the Bowie Park & Ride lot. The shuttle service would travel via John Hanson Highway and operate every 10-15 minutes.

Option 2: Routes B21, B22, B29 would continue to operate through the Bowie Park & Ride lot to New Carrollton Station. The frequency on each route would increase during rush hours to an even 30 minutes. Schedules would be coordinated between the three routes at the Bowie Park & Ride lot to provide a 10 minute service frequency to and from the New Carrollton Station.

Option 3: This option is the same as Option 2 but would also eliminate service to the Crofton Park & Ride lot on B29.  This route would, instead, serve the Bowie Health Center, Bowie Senior Center, Bowie Town Center, and Gateway Center.  B31 trips would also be converted to B29 trips.

The maps below illustrates the changes proposed. Please review and let us know what you think.  We will also be presenting these options at our upcoming public hearings.

Map illustrating Bowie routes restructuring Option 1. Click image for larger version.

Map showing Bowie routes restructuring Option 3. Click image for larger version.

Metrobus in cooperation with Arlington County and Fairfax County recently completed a seven month long Service Evaluation Study (SES) for the Pershing Drive – Arlington Boulevard Line (Route 4A,B,E,H). The line serves Rosslyn, Arlington Boulevard and Pershing Drive, terminating at Seven Corners and Culmore.

The goals of the Service Evaluation Study are to:

1) Review the capacity, productivity, reliability, and quality of the service;

2) Identify the needs for facilities along the line and

3) Recommend changes to improve service delivery.

The study team reviewed existing operational and traffic conditions along the line, and then conducted a riders survey and a public outreach effort, using one focus group and two public meetings, to gain input from riders. After assessing all the available data and rider inputs, service recommendations were proposed for:

• Service Hours
• Frequency
• Reliability
• New Limited Stop Service
• Route Simplicity
• Bus Stop Distance and Amenities
• Traffic Operations

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Highway Line (consisting of routes A11 and A12) is one of the busiest Metrobus lines in Prince George’s County. The line provides service from Capital Plaza to Addison Road Metro Rail Station via Landover Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. On an average weekday, this route has nearly 3,000 riders. On-time performance (OTP) is generally good, averaging more than 80% for the past year.

Metro Bus Planning initiated a study of this line in June 2013, looking to improve service and efficiency.  Some of the issues identified so far include:

• Route directness and convenience
• Low frequency of service during peak periods on weekdays and on weekends
• Peak period traffic congestion problems along sections of Landover Road and Martin Luther King Jr Highway
• Survey indicated that riders require more late night and weekend services, more frequency and better reliability
• Too many bus stops too close together
• Missing bus stop amenities

Metro will also host a public meeting to discuss the findings as well as the preliminary service improvement proposals.

• Meeting Date – Thursday, August 22^nd, 2013
• Meeting Time – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Meeting Place – Seat Pleasant City Hall, 6301 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743

The meeting will be open house style so you can drop by anytime.  Metro Planners and project staff will be on hand to speak one-on-one with participants and get feedback about potential options for service improvement. Please also give us your comments below and/or complete the survey available online.  For further information, check metrobus-studies.com. Read more…

Metro Bus Planning is studying the Hunting Point Lines in Virginia. The lines under study include:

• 10 A,E – Hunting Point to Pentagon Line
• 10B – Hunting Point to Ballston Line

The Hunting Point Lines are one of the busiest services operating in Virginia and ridership has been growing steadily over the past five years. On an average weekday, over 5,000 people ride the Hunting Point Lines; the Saturday average is over 3,000 with 1,800 on Sunday. On-time performance (OTP) is generally good, averaging about 80% for June 2013. The lines meet Metro’s ridership and productivity thresholds.

Some of the issues identified in the existing conditions report include:

• Route directness and convenience
• On-time performance for the 10B on Saturday afternoons
• Traffic congestion problems at Mount Vernon Avenue on Saturdays
• Survey indicated that the main issues for riders are service frequency and reliability
• Too many bus stops too close together
• Missing bus stop amenities

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New Metrobus schedules and service improvements take effect Sunday, June 30.  More trips and schedule adjustments will reduce crowding and improve reliability.

Pick up a copy of the Metrobus Service Changes brochure, grab a new timetable on-board your bus, or look it up online!

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

More trips on the following lines:

• Route 32 Pennsylvania Avenue  – weekday mornings
• Route 63 Takoma – Petworth – weekday mornings and afternoons
• Route K2 Takoma – Fort Totten – school days
• Route W4 Deanwood – Alabama Avenue – weekday evenings and weekends

Schedule adjustments:

• Routes 42,43 Mount Pleasant – every day
• Route 63 Takoma – Petworth – weekdays
• Route 94 Stanton Road – weekdays
• Routes 96, 97 East Capitol Street – Cardozo – every day
• Route D5 MacArthur Blvd. – Georgetown – weekdays
• Routes U5,U6 Mayfair – Marshall Heights – every day
• Route W4 Deanwood – Alabama Avenue – weekends

MARYLAND

Schedule adjustments :

• Routes C2,C4 Greenbelt – Twinbrook – weekends
• Route P12 Eastover – Addison Road – weekends
• Routes B21, B22 Bowie State University and Route C28 Pointer Ridge
• Route 89M Laurel and Routes G12, G14 Greenbelt – New Carrollton
• K6 New Hampshire Avenue and K9 New Hampshire Avenue Limited during the weekday PM peak period

The following lines will have earlier weekday service:

• Route F13 Cheverly – Washington Business Park
• Route R1 Riggs Road

The following line will have later service:

• Route C27 Central Avenue from Six Flags Park.

 VIRGINIA

• Service to Landmark Mall will be discontinued and new service to Braddock Road and Hampton Drive will be added on Routes 7A,E,F,Y Lincolnia – North Fairlington.
• Service on Route 8W will be modified and service on 8X will be eliminated and replaced with additional 8W trips on Routes 8S,W,X,Z Foxchase – Seminary Valley.
• Later weekday evening service to Culmore on MetroExtra Route 16X Columbia Pike – Federal Triangle.
• MetroExtra designated stops will be added at Columbia Pike and Oakland Street to serve Routes 16X and 16Y.

For more information or assistance, call Metro Customer Information at 202-637-7000 [TTY 202-638-3780] or look for your new timetable online. 

Metro Bus Planning is studying the H lines in the District of Columbia including:

• Brookland-Potomac Park (H1),
• Crosstown Line (H2, H3, H4), and
• Park Road-Brookland Line (H8, H9).

This is an “emerging corridor”–a corridor which was not included in the original Priority Corridor Network studies–but one with heavy and growing ridership. On an average weekday, 10,000 people ride the H lines; the Sautrday average is 6,300 with 4,500 on Sunday. On-time performance overall for April, 2013 is close to 70%, well below Metro’s goal of 78%. All three lines do meet Metro’s ridership and productivity thresholds. Read more…