Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: Proposed Service Changes

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Proposed Additional Bus Service Improvements in Washington, DC

Metro is proposing additional bus service improvements in DC to increase frequency, expand hours, and improve reliability on key routes by December 2026.

These changes take advantage of available funding and focus on improving service where it’s needed most. The goal is to build on the new bus network by reducing crowding, improving on-time performance, and expanding access to frequent, all-day and 24-hour service.

Metro developed these proposals based on:

  • Feedback from riders, bus operators, community members, and local officials
  • Data on ridership, crowding, and travel times
  • Ongoing adjustments made since the new network launched in June 2025

Since launch, Metro has already adjusted dozens of routes to fix issues and improve service. These proposals go further by advancing changes that require additional resources.

We Want to Hear From You

Customers have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed additional DC bus service improvements between Friday, March 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. and April 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Please provide all feedback through the online survey.

Proposed Additional Bus Service Improvements in DC

Route Day Time Period Current Service Proposed Service
C13 All days 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 12 min 9 min peak, 10 min off-peak
C35 Weekends All Periods Deanwood-Ft Dupont
(weekday peak extends to Naylor Rd)		 Deanwood-Naylor Rd
(add weekend all trips to Naylor Rd)
C55 All days Evening (weekdays);
All periods (weekends)		 L’Enfant- Buzzard Pt
M-F to
6 p.m.
15 min
All other periods
30 min		 Buzzard Pt-Union Station
All periods
30 min		 L’Enfant- Buzzard Pt
M-Su to
9 p.m.
15 min
All other periods
30 min		 Buzzard Pt-Union Station
All periods
30 min
C57 Weekdays All Periods 30 min (peak only) 30 min  (6 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
C57 Saturdays All Periods No Service 30 mins (7 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
C63 All days All Periods Route serves 31St NE Route serves Bladensburg Rd NE
(restore connection to Senior Center)
D2X Weekends All Periods No service 15 min
D32 All days 24-hour service No service
(12 a.m. - 6 a.m.)		 20 min
service 12 a.m. - 6 a.m.
D36 All days All Periods Routes serves 4th St NE Route serves Edgewood St. NE
(restore connection to senior communities)
D50 All days 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8 min. (weekday peak) / 15 min. (weekdays) / 16 min. (Sat) / 20 min. (Sun) 8 min (weekday peak)/ 12 min all other periods
D70 All days 24-hour service No service
(2:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.)		 20 min service
2:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.
D74 All days 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 15 min. (weekday Peak) / 20 min all other periods 15 min service
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
D74 All days 24-hour service No service (12 a.m. - 6 a.m.) 20 min service
12 a.m. - 6 a.m.

 

How to Share Feedback

The public comment period closed at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Public feedback will be provided to Metro’s Board of Directors in March 2026, as part of the final decision-making process.  Thank you in advance for your valued feedback.

Online Survey

Online feedback closed at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Online, you have the option to complete a survey, write free-form comments, or upload a document.

Previous In-person Hearing

Tuesday, Feb. 3
Open House at 5:30 p.m.
Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Bozman Government Center
Arlington County Board Room
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Ste.  #307
Arlington, VA 22201

Access via: Orange Line Silver Line Court House Station
Metro Bus A58, F62
ART 41, 43, 45, 56, 77
OmniRide 622, 932, 972


Previous Virtual Hearings
Wednesday, Feb 4
12 p.m.


Thursday, Feb 5
6 p.m.


Overview

The WMATA Board of Directors has authorized the public hearings regarding the FY2027 budget, as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The below dockets describe the capital program and uses for FTA and other federal grant funds for FY2027. In addition, the Board seeks comment on proposed service changes for FY2027. The Board may ultimately choose to authorize lesser changes, or no changes at all.

Public Input

Please review and provide feedback on our budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). You can find detailed information about the entire proposed operating and capital budgets in these docket materials, including:

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