Planning and development

Having completed the originally planned 103-mile Metrorail system in early 2001, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is currently focused on promoting smart development around transit facilities, implementing capacity and service improvements to both Metrorail and Metrobus, and advancing transit expansion projects that are best aligned with the Authority’s vision and goals.

For questions or more information about planning studies, contact us at planning@wmata.com.

Joint Development Opportunities

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has a very active public/private Joint Development Program. Updated Joint Development Policies and Guidelines were approved in 2008. For more information, see our Joint Development Opportunities page.

Capital Improvement Plans

WMATA’s capital improvement plan articulates WMATA's capital needs and expansion goals over a 10 year period. Our most recent CIP was completed in 2002. We are currently working on an updated plan which we anticipate will be complete by mid 2008.
10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2002)

Metrobus Plans and Projects

WMATA is defining and advancing a new vision for a family of bus services throughout the region including service integration, operations improvements, running way improvements, bus stop facilities, and customer information.

Metrorail Plans and Projects

Thirty years after service first began on the Washington Metrorail, the system has become an integral and important part of the region's transportation network. Metrorail ridership has increased over the years as the system expanded and the region developed. Continued growth in ridership requires expansion of station facilities to handle passenger flow within the station, as well as expansion of facilities to support auto, bus, and pedestrian access to stations.

Transit Expansion Plans and Projects

WMATA and its regional partners are looking at new ways to expand service in underserved communities and expand and improve service in heavily used corridors. The following projects aim to identify the more efficient ways to provide service in areas with current or anticipated future high demand for transit service.

Station Area Plans and Access Improvement Studies

WMATA is committed to increasing and improving access to its Metrorail stations. This includes facilitating easy bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular access to station areas, planning for additional entrances to rail stations, and working with local jurisdictions, to encourage and enable quality development opportunities around our stations.