WASHINGTON – WMATA’s Board of Directors has approved a redesign of Metro’s bus routes for the first time in decades.
At a board meeting Thursday, board members approved recommendations to redesign Metro’s bus routs. At the meeting, Metro committee member said current bus route levels do not align with current service levels.
FOX 5 DC has learned that under the recommended plan, the average rider reportedly gains access to at least 5% more destinations, including hospitals and grocery stores. But, 510 bus stops will be eliminated, out of 9,500 bus stops within the system. …