Stations and Passenger Facilities Investments

Metro operates 617 escalators, the largest escalator fleet in North America.  In Fiscal Year 2023, we're planning to invest $525 million in stations and passenger facilities. These investments are organized into three subcategories: 

  • Platforms and structures, including the multiyear Platform Improvement Project to rebuild deteriorating platforms at 20 outdoor stations and introduce new customer experience improvements
  • Vertical transportation, including rehabilitation, replacement, and scheduled maintenance of Metro's 617 escalators and 322 elevators
  • Station systems, including lighting, station cooling systems, drainage pumping stations and fire/life safety infrastructure
Here are a few featured projects:

Platform Improvement Project

As part of this multiyear project, we're rebuilding deteriorating platforms at 20 outdoor Metrorail stations to improve safety and accessibility. Read more.

Platform Improvement Project Demolition

Lighting Upgrades

We recently replaced existing lighting at all 48 underground Metro stations with brighter, more sustainable LED lighting. The new lighting infrastructure improves visibility and enhances safety and security, all while cutting energy use and reducing ongoing maintenance requirements. Read more.

New Station Lighting at Judiciary Square Station

Elevators and Escalators

With 617 units, Metro owns, operates and maintains the largest escalator fleet in North America, requiring consistent investment to remain in a state of good repair. We're planning to completely rehabilitate 86 of the oldest escalators and 102 of the oldest elevators in the system over the next few years. Read more.
Escalator Construction at Judiciary Square Station

Parking Projects

Metro's parking projects include resurfacing surface parking lots, implementing improvements to parking garages and undertaking a parking preventive maintenance program. Read more.
Park and Ride entrance at Greenbelt Station

Solar Carport Project

As part of Metro’s Energy Action Plan, solar carports are coming to parking facilities at four stations. The canopies will provide clean, renewable energy for the region and improve the customer experience with covered parking, lighting and other safety enhancements. Read more.
Southern Ave Station rendering courtesy of SunPower Corporation