Metro seeks public feedback on proposed changes to North Bethesda station

Metro is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to North Bethesda station that include an additional station entrance and a reduction in up to 550 parking spaces at the Park & Ride garage to support future joint development, increase access to the station, and grow ridership. 

The proposed new entrance would be located near Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road, providing improved access to surrounding residential and retail destinations, including the Pike & Rose development. While not yet designed, the entrance is anticipated to include new faregates, stairs, elevators, an over-platform mezzanine, weather protection, and an adjacent pedestrian plaza with wider sidewalks, bicycle parking, landscaping, and other improvements.  

The proposal would also reduce the number of dedicated Metro spaces in the Park & Ride garage from 1,270 to approximately 720. The change would support parking needs associated with future joint development and could require modifications to the garage entrances, internal circulation, and parking configuration.  

Customers and community members are invited to provide input through Friday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.  Feedback may be provided in the following ways:  

Participate in the public hearing  

An open house will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., followed by the hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Strathmore A&B meeting rooms, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD 20852. 

• Provide testimony in person. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to preregister by emailing speak@wmata.com or calling 202-962-2511 by noon on the day of the hearing. Participants may also sign up at the hearing. 
• Provide testimony by video conference. Participants must preregister by emailing their name and organizational affiliation, if applicable, to speak@wmata.com by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30. Participation information will be provided after registration is confirmed. 
• Provide testimony by phone. During the hearing, call 206-899-2028 and enter meeting code 548 968 979#. Advance registration is not available for telephone testimony.  

Submit written comments online  

Submit written comments online at wmata.com/northbethesdahearing. The online survey closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.  

Mail comments  

Mail comments to:  

Office of Board Affairs, SECT 2E 
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 
P.O. Box 44390 
Washington, DC 20026-4390 

Mailed comments must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and should reference “North Bethesda.”  

To learn more about the proposal and review the public hearing materials, visit wmata.com/northbethesdahearing. 

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, or family status. Sign language interpretation will be provided. To request another accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an alternate format, or language interpretation services at no charge, call 202-962-2511 or TTY 202-962-2033 as soon as possible. For language assistance, call 202-962-1082 at least 48 hours before the hearing.