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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2022

WMATA Launches Fare Evasion Warning Campaign

The warning period will conclude in November, and MTPD officers will issue citations to anyone caught not tapping SmarTrip® cards or mobile phones at fare gates, exiting emergency gates in stations, and not tapping fare boxes on Metrobuses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

WMATA Trains to Arrive Earlier in August

For most customers, the wait for a train will be no longer than five-to-eight minutes, as most stations are served by at least two if not all three lines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 24, 2022

Silver Line Extension Transferred to WMATA's Control

The milestone, known as the "Operational Readiness Date," marks the point where provisional care and control of the extension is formally transferred from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to the agency.

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NewsJune 16, 2022

WMATA Returns 8 7000-Series Railcars into Service

The popular 7000-series trains will first appear on the Green and Yellow Lines.

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NewsMay 16, 2022

Lapse in WMATA Operator Certification to Impact Some Service

In consultation with the board, management is taking immediate corrective action to remove from service 72 train operators who became out of compliance prior to May 2021.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

Clarke to Lead WMATA as GM/CEO

The agency's current GM/CEO Paul Wiedefeld announced in January his decision to retire from the agency on June 30 following six years of successful service.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

WMATA Finds Ridership Trending Up Compared to Forecasts

Through March, ridership has exceeded the initial forecast by 28 million passenger trips as more people chose bus and rail for travel throughout the region.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

WMATA Police Launches New Community Policing, Safety Initiatives

The department’s first civilian in senior leadership, Director Shandha Louis, will head up efforts to work with schools, neighborhood groups, and mental health advocates to foster a collaborative relationship.

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NewsApril 8, 2022

WMATA Releases first-Ever 10-Year Strategic Plan for Joint Development

The bold 10-year initiative establishes a goal to execute 20 joint development agreements by 2032, strengthening coordination with local jurisdictional partners and streamlining processes for private development partners.

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NewsMarch 25, 2022

WMATA Approves Budget for Service Improvements

The budget supports the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic and provides more flexibility to customers that may no longer be commuting to work five days a week.

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