Annie E

Annie is a Ballston resident who regularly rides the Silver, Orange, Blue, and Yellow lines, often passing through Metro Center. She's drawn to the architecture, structure, and rhythm of the system; translating what she sees into photography, sketching, and even ideas around city design.

She sees Metro as infrastructure that shapes how a city lives and moves. Her bike is a big part of that too, as she regularly pairs riding with Metro, hopping on and off to explore different neighborhoods. This helps the whole region feel accessible and connected to her. She's also genuinely thoughtful about shared space and accessibility — and that goes beyond just riding.

Annie taps every time because she knows every little bit adds up, and she appreciates the maintenance work behind the scenes that keeps trains and buses running.