Metro’s annual budget process is underway for our Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposals (FY26) and our plan for gathering feedback from across the region.
The FY26 Proposals include, longer weekend hours, targeting service increases on the Red, Silver, and Yellow lines, new way to pay fares, and implementing our revised Better Bus Network this summer.
From our General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke, "This budget helps serve our customers where it is needed most while not spending additional dollars. We are proposing several efficiencies that will save us money to pay for the additional service."
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Ways to Provide Feedback
There are a few options to provide feedback and please note, public comments close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025.
- Submit feedback online: The most convenient option is to visit our website and submit feedback through the survey tool. From there, people can take the survey, submit written comments, and upload documents.
- Attend a Public Hearing & Provide Testimony:
- We have in-person and virtual options for those who wish to provide input at a Public Hearing.
- Watch the Public Hearings Live on our YouTube channel.
- In-Person Public Hearings start at 6 p.m. with an open house starting at 5:30 p.m.
| Monday, February 3 lunes, 3 de febrero Metro Building at Eisenhower 2401 Mill Rd. Alexandria, VA 22314 Eisenhower Ave Metrobus REX, NH2 DASH-Alexandria Route 32 | Tuesday, February 4 martes, 4 de febrero Metro Headquarters 300 7th St. SW Washington, DC 20024 L’Enfant Plaza Metrobus 32, 36, 52, P6, 74 | Wednesday, February 5 miércoles, 5 de febrero Metro Building at New Carrollton 4100 Garden City Dr. Hyattsville, MD 20785 New Carrollton Metrobus A12, B21, B22, F12, F14, B24, B27, F4, F6, F13, G12, G14, T14, T18 TheBus 15X, 16, 21, 21x |
- Virtual Public Hearing at noon on Tuesday, February 4.
- Participate by phone: call 646-902-9990 and enter the meeting code 734 797 690#
- Participate by video: Pre-register by emailing your name and organizational affiliation, if any, to speak@wmata.com or calling 202-962-2511 by 5 p.m. the day before the hearing.
- Submit Written Comments
For those without internet or computer access, you can submit written comments by mailing:
Office of the Board Corporate Secretary, SECT 2E
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
P.O. Box 44390, Washington, DC 20026-4390
All comments must be received by the Office of the Board Corporate Secretary by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, to be included in the public record.
Next Steps
Public feedback is vital in helping Metro’s Board of Directors and Executive Leadership make budget decisions. We’re hoping you and other regional partners will help us spread the word so we can collect as much public input as possible from a wide variety of individuals across the region.
Please share this email with friends, coworkers, family, and/or the communities you serve.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Renee Cianciolo
Outreach Manager
Office of Community Relations & Outreach
202-360-8646