Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)’s Post

#YourMetro is working with leaders across the region to secure a better, brighter future & make transit accessible for all. Last year, we made tremendous strides, but our work is just starting. As we reflect on 2023, know we are proud to serve you & keep the region moving. #wmata

Just a reminder! Tomorrow, Metro’s Small Business Programs Office is hosting an Assets Avenues webinar in collaboration with World Financial Group (WFG). If you're looking to build wealth, manage risk, or plan for long-term financial success, be sure to join us from 10 am-12 pm. #wmata

Meet Lieutenant Marcus McIntyre! Earlier this year, he was honored by Metro’s Board for his exceptional work with at-risk youth as head coach of the MTPD basketball team and for his dedication to community service. Thanks, Lt. McIntyre, for all you do on and off the court! #wmata

Metro's Small Business Programs Office is hosting a webinar in collaboration with World Financial Group (WFG) on Tuesday, September 10 from 10 am-12 pm. Join us to explore strategies for building wealth, managing risk, and planning for long-term financial success. Register now! #wmata

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of all employees who contribute to our communities. A special shoutout to our bus and rail operators, station managers, mechanic crews, and support staff. Your hard work ensures every journey is safe and service runs smoothly. Thank you for keeping our community connected! #wmata

Anthony Harris, recognized as one of Mass Transit’s 40 Under 40 honorees, shares his impactful work at Metro, where he spearheaded the benchmarking research practice from scratch back in 2019. We explored how this approach serves as a vital asset in improving transit services and enhancing the overall customer experience. Discover how his leadership is transforming Metro and shaping the future of transportation. #wmata

Happy first day back to school! Our Metro Transit Police Department's annual Back-to-School Bash was a hit with more than 2,200 people in attendance! Let's take look back at all the highlights and memories we made. Watch now! #wmata

Metro is honored to have served as the host transit agency for American Public Transportation Association’s 2024 Sustainability / Operations Planning & Scheduling Workshop, a key event that gathers professionals dedicated to sustainability, operations planning, and scheduling in public transportation.   Our team played a pivotal role in the event’s success, delivering the opening session remarks and actively contributing to the educational program, where our staff shared valuable insights into our operations. Our General Manager and CEO, Randy Clarke, delivered the keynote address and shared how Metro is working to serve and attract customers and support a greener future. We’re thrilled to offer tours of our system and facilities, showcasing bus priority treatments in D.C. that are improving bus speed, our solar carports project at Metrorail stations generating clean energy for the community, and our state-of-the-art Integrated Command and Communications Center.   This workshop is a crucial platform for sharing best practices and advancing the transit industry, with more than 300 attendees joining us this year. We're proud to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of public transportation!   Special thanks to our speakers: Raka Choudhury, Director, Bus Priority Kevin Combes, Manager, Performance Improvement Allison Davis, Senior VP, Planning and Sustainability  Rachel Healy, Director, Sustainability Jeff Hiott, Senior VP, Operational Transformation Jordan Holt, Senior Director, Performance and Global Benchmarking William Jones, Program Manager, Planning Stephanie Jones, Sr. Bus Tech Systems Analyst Melissa Kim, Program Manager, Planning Dan Lee, Energy Program Manager Robert Madison, Manager, Bus Scheduling Amy Mesrobian, Director, Zero Emission Vehicles Kate Roetzer, Sustainability Program Manager Ilana Sadholz, Performance Analyst Diane Sanchez, Sr. Sustainability Program Coordinator Scott Traum, Manager, Data and Research Nathan Williams, VP, Work Planning and Maintenance Improvement Xin Zhou, Manager, Strategy and Policy   We appreciate everyone who participated and made this event a huge success!   #APTAsustainabilityOPS24 #wmata