Introduction

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
(WMATA) was created by an interstate compact in 1967 to
plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced
regional transportation system in the national capital
area. The Authority began building its rail system in
1969, acquired the four area bus systems in 1973 and
began operating the first phase of Metrorail in 1976.

The following jurisdictions comprise the transit zone:
District of Columbia; Maryland -- Montgomery and Prince
George's counties; Virginia -- Arlington and Fairfax
counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls
Church.

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Holiday Schedule

New Year's Day
Metrorail: 8 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Sunday schedule

Martin Luther King Day
Metrorail: 5:30 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Saturday schedule

President's Day
Metrorail: 5:30 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Saturday schedule

Memorial Day
Metrorail: 8 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Sunday schedule

July 4th
Metrorail: 8 a.m. - Last Train (hours extended as needed)
Metrobus: Saturday schedule

Labor Day
Metrorail: 8 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Sunday schedule

Columbus Day
Metrorail: 5:30 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Saturday schedule

Veterans Day
Metrorail: 5:30 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Saturday schedule

Thanksgiving Day
Metrorail: 8 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Sunday schedule

Christmas Day
Metrorail: 8 a.m. - Last Train
Metrobus: Sunday schedule

Note: Different schedules are followed on Metrobus
depending on the route. Check the timetable or call Metro
at 202-637-7000 (TDD 202-638-3780)

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Metrorail hours of operation

* Metro operates seven days a week.

* Rail stations open at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays and at
8 a.m. on weekends.

* Metrorail closes at midnight except for special
events such as the annual 4th of July fireworks
display when hours are extended.

* When traveling late at night, be sure to check the
scheduled departure time for the last train. At
many stations, the last train departs before
midnight so it is important that you allow enough
time to enter the system and board the last train.

Last train departure times are posted at each
station kiosk.

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Fares

Peak fares are in effect weekdays 5:30 - 9:30 a.m. and 3
- 8 p.m. Off-peak fares are in effect at all other times

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How to Use the Metro

Metro
July 1996

Metro station entrances are marked by tall brown columns
with a large "M" on each side. Metro lines are
color-coded: Blue, Green, Orange, Red and Yellow. Not
only does the column identify the station by name, but
the color stripes at the top show which Metrorail lines
serve that station. Maps in the stations and inside the
trains also help you find your way.

Finding Your Route
Check the backlit maps near the farecard machines to
determine the line or lines you need. Note the
destination (last stop) of the line going in the
direction you want to go. Note any stations where you
need to transfer. Transfer stations are marked with a
double black circle.

Metro Fares
Your Metrorail fare depends on when and how far you
travel. Peak fares are charged weekdays between 5:30 -
9:30 a.m. and 3 - 8 p.m. Off-peak fares are chared at
all other times. Fares are posted in all Metrobuses and
at all Metro station kiosks. Up to two children 4 years
old or younger ride free when accompanied by a paying
passenger.

On Metrorail, you need a magnetically encoded farecard
to ride. Each passenger must have one. Farecards can be
purchased at any Metro station for as little as $1.10 -
the least expensive ride - or for as much as $45. You
get a 10 percent bonus when you buy one for $20 or more
(for example, pay $20, get a farecard worth $22). Note:
Farecard machines give change in coins and the maximum
change returned is $4.95. Keep this in mind if you are
using a large bill.

If you're transferring from Metrorail to Metrobus in the
District of Columbia or Virginia, get a rail transfer at
the station where you enter and give it to the Metrobus
operator when you first board to receive a discount on
your bus fare.

How to Buy a Farecard
Metro has two kinds of farecard vending machines. The
standard farecard vending machines are marked Farecards
and several are located at each station's mezzanine. The
other type is marked Passes/Farecards. You'll find them
at selected Metro stations. Both are easy to use.

Farecards vending machines
1. Insert money into the slot.

2. Press the minus (-) or plus (+) button until the
lighted display shows the value you want.

3. Press the white Push for Farecard button and remove
your farecard. Your change will be returned in
coins near the bottom of the machine.

Passes/Farecards machines (at selected stations)
The machine talks. Push Audio button to activate.

To buy a pass or passes:

1. Select A (pass) then select type of pass.

2. Choose the number of passes.

3. Press C to confirm.

4. Insert money and/or farecard.

5. Remove passes as they are issued and any change.

To buy a farecard or farecards:

1. Select B (single farecard) or C (multiple
farecards).

2. If buying more than one, select number of farecards
you want.

3. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) button to choose the
value of the farecard(s).

4. Press C to confirm the selection is correct.

5. Insert money and/or farecard.

6. Remove farecard(s) and any change.

Please note: Farecards are not refundable.

How to Use Your Farecard
At the Metro station, just insert your farecard into the
gate with the green light and white arrow. Keep your
farecard! You'll need it to exit. When you exit, your
fare is automatically deducted and your farecard is
returned if any value remains. Farecards with no
remaining value are kept by the faregate. If your
farecard does not have enough fare for you to exit, you
need to add money at the exitfare machine.

Where to Wait for the Train
Signs in each station tell you which side of the
platform to wait for your train. Read down until you
find your destination station. Trains generally stop in
the middle of each platform. Destinations are displayed
over the train's front and side windows. The color of
the line is shown in the front window.

Metro Manners
• Please do not eat, drink, smoke or litter on Metro
vehicles or in stations. It's illegal and punishable by
fine and/or jail.

• Tape players and portable radios are allowed as long
as you use an earphone or headset.

• Do unto others . . . Let passengers leaving the bus or
train get off before you try to get on.

• Be kind. Special seats are reserved for senior
citizens and riders with disabilities. Please give up
your seat if you see them standing.

Hot Tips
• Parking at Metro-operated lots is free on weekends.

Note: Free parking is available only at lots owned by
Metro. Some lots adjacent to Metro stations are
privately owned and do not offer free parking. Check
before you park.

• If you are traveling late at night, check the signs on
the station manager's kiosk for the time the last trains
leave the station. At many stations, the last train
departs before midnight. Allow at least five minutes to
get to the platform before the last train is scheduled
to leave the station.

• Metro has a great selection of passes that can save
you money. The more you ride, the more you can save.

Call 202-637-7000 to find out more.

• Magnets and Metro farecards don't mix. Keep your
farecard away from credit cards and magnetic wallet
clasps.

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Metrorail Telephone Numbers

Metro
Metrobus/Metrorail Information (daily, 6 a.m. - 11:30
p.m.)

Phone: 202-637-7000
TDD: 202-638-3780

Events Hotline (recorded information/daily, 24 hours)
Phone: 202-783-1070

Consumer Assistance (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Phone: 202-637-1328
TDD: 202-638-3780

On-Call Metrobus Service (daily, 24 hours)
Phone: 202-962-1825

MetroAccess, curb-to-curb service for those unable to
use Metrorail and Metrobus service (weekdays, 7 a.m.

to 6 p.m.)
Phone: 301-588-8181
TDD: 301-588-8186

Metro ID Cards for People with Disabilities/Medicare
cardholders (weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Phone: 202-962-1245
TDD: 202-628-8973

Lost and Found (weekdays, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., leave
message 24 hours)
Phone: 202-962-1195

Bicycle Lockers/Bike-on-Rail Permits (recorded
information/daily, 24 hours)

Phone: 202-962-1116

Metro Transit Police (Emergencies only, daily, 24
hours)
Phone: 202-962-2121

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HOW TO GET TO METRO STATIONS

There are 75 Metro stations in service. Here are directions to the easiest
to get to Metro stations from outside of Washington. Good news! They also
are the ones with the largest parking lots. Even better: parking is FREE at
Metro-operated lots on weekends and federal holidays. Most weekends, it's
easy to find a space at Metro parking lots. On weekdays, they fill up
early. TIP: Most times you can find a space at Franconia-Springfield and
Greenbelt stations.

Driving From Out of Town

Directions from the North
(Philadelphia, Baltimore via I-95, Baltimore-Washington Parkway)

To: GREENBELT STATION
From north or west of Washington, take I-495 east/south to Exit 24
which takes you directly to Greenbelt station. From south or east of
Washington, take I-495 west/north to exit 23 (Kenilworth
Avenue/Maryland Route 201). Take Route 201 north toward Beltsville.

Turn left onto Cherrywood Lane and look for Metro station signs. The
station entrance is on the right off Cherrywood Lane immediately
after the bridge crossing I-495. From north of Washington via I-95
or Route 29, take I-95 south to I-495/I-95 east/south toward Andrews
AFB. Take I-495 east/south to exit 24 (Greenbelt station).

To: ANACOSTIA STATION via Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Follow Kenilworth Ave. to I-295 South. Take Howard Road exit. Turn
right at end of ramp into station.

Directions from the Northwest
(Frederick via I-270)

To: SHADY GROVE STATION
Follow I-270 to the I-370 East exit. Proceed east for approximately
3 miles. Look for Metro logo and station signs for Shady Grove
Metrorail Station and parking.

Directions from the West
(Front Royal, Manassas via I-66)

To: VIENNA STATION
Take I-66 east to Nutley Street (VA Rte. 243) South. Follow signs to
Metrorail parking.

Directions from the South
(Fredericksburg via I-95)

To: FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD STATION
From south of Washington via I-95, take Franconia Road (Rt. 644)
east to the second traffic light, Frontier Drive. Turn right on
Frontier Drive and continue on Frontier Drive, under the
Franconia-Springfield Parkway, to Franconia-Springfield station.

OR

To: HUNTINGTON STATION
Proceed north on I-95 to intersection of I-95 and I-495 (Capital
Beltway). Follow I-95 north (Outer Loop) to Exit 2A-Telegraph Road
South. At end of exit ramp continue straight onto Huntington Avenue.

Station is approximately a half mile on right.

Directions from Southern Maryland
(via Route 210-Indian Head Hwy.)

To: ANACOSTIA STATION
Take Route 210 North to I-295 North to Suitland Parkway-U.S. Naval
Station Exit. Turn left at end of ramp onto Firth Sterling; continue
beyond Suitland Parkway to Howard Road; turn left; proceed beyond
overpass to station entrance on right.

Directions from the East
(Annapolis, Eastern Shore via US 50)

To: NEW CARROLLTON STATION
Follow U.S. Route 50 West to sign marked I-95 North towards Silver
Spring. Do not enter highway; instead take exit which says "Local
Only - Garden City Drive." Look for Metrorail station signs. Station
is approximately 3/4 mile ahead on right.

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Parking at Metro Stations

Parking at Metro operated lots is FREE on weekends and federal
holidays.

All-day parking is available for up to 24 hours. Collection hours
are upon exit, 2 to 10 p.m., except at stations designated with a
E or P (see below). Suburban lots and garages often become full by
8:00 a.m. on weekdays. Lots marked with a T have temporary fare
reductions as noted.

Note: We strive to provide accurate reference material for your
convenience but parking is governed by the posted rates and
restrictions at the parking facility. Please let us know about
discrepancies via our Customer Comment Form.

Station Name
Number of All-Day Spaces
Cost per Day

Addison Road
1,268
$1.75

Anacostia
808
$2.00

Capitol Heights(E)
373
$1.75

Cheverly
530
$1.75

College Park-U of Md(T)
530
$1.00

Deanwood(E)
194
$2.00

Dunn Loring
1,319
$2.25

East Falls Church
422
$2.25

Forest Glen
596
$2.25

Fort Totten(E)
356
$2.00

Franconia-Springfield
3,856
$1.00

Greenbelt(T)
3,364
$1.00

Grosvenor
641
$2.25

Huntington
3,090
$2.25

Landover
1,866
$1.75

Minnesota Ave(E)
333
$1.00

New Carrollton
1,948
$1.75

Prince George's Plaza (T)
1,068
$1.00

Rhode Island Ave(E)
340
$2.00

Rockville
538
$2.25

Shady Grove
2,951
$2.25

Twinbrook(P)
1,098
$2.25

Van Dorn Street
361
$2.25

Vienna
3,641
$2.25

West Falls Church
1,062
$2.25

West Hyattsville
453
$1.75

Wheaton(E)
977
$2.25

White Flint(P)
991
$2.25

T Temporary fee reduction
E Fees are collected upon entry, 5 to 10 a.m.

P Fees are collected upon exit, 12 to 10 p.m.

Show rail transfer obtained within the previous two hours at any
other station to the parking attendant when leaving White Flint,
Twinbrook and New Carrollton stations to avoid higher non-rider
fee.

Park free at Glenmont garage and take Ride-on, Routes 46, 47, 48
or 49 on Georgia Avenue and Routes 43 or 44 on Layhill Road to
Wheaton station. The 298-space garage is at the future Glenmont
station site on the northeast corner of Georgia Avenue and Layhill
Road in Montgomery County.

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Commuters and Frequent Riders

These passes are valid for designated two week periods.

Bus/Rail SUPER Pass - $65. Valid for two weeks of unlimited Metrobus
and Metrorail rides. This pass covers the full fare including
surcharges on Metrobus.

Arlington County Flash Pass - $25. This pass covers two weeks of
unlimited Metrobus rides anywhere within Arlington County only and
includes $15 rail value that you can use system wide.

Senior Citizen and Disabled Pass - $15.50. Valid for unlimited
Metrobus trips for two weeks and includes $5 rail value you can use
even after the 14-day period expires. You must have a Medicare or
Metro ID Card to buy this pass. People 65 years or older and people
with disabilities are eligible. Call for more information.

Short Trip Pass - $35. This pass is valid for unlimited
short-distance Metrorail rides that cost $1.60 or less for 14 days
in a row. If your trip costs more than $1.60, use the Exitfare
machine to deposit the additional fare. Your pass will be returned
to you to use for the rest of the 14-day period.

Fast Pass - $50. This pass is valid for unlimited Metrorail rides
for 14 days in a row.

28-Day Pass - $100. This pass is valid for unlimited travel on
Metrorail for 28 days in a row.

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Commuters and Frequent Riders (bus only)

Just flash your pass each time you board the bus. Avoid transfer
charges and the need to carry exact change. All Metrobus Flash
Passes are valid for specific two-week periods.

DC Base Flash Pass - $20. This pass is valid for unlimited ($1.10
base fare) Metrobus trips within the District of Columbia only. This
pass cannot be used as partial payment for an interstate trip.

MD Base Flash Pass - $20. This pass is valid for unlimited ($1.10
base fare) Metrobus trips within Maryland only. This pass cannot be
used as partial payment of an interstate trip.

MD-DC Flash Pass - $30. During peak hours, covers the cost of trips
between and within Maryland and the District of Columbia and the
base fare ($1.10) for any trip within Virginia. During off-peak
hours, this pass is valid for unlimited Metrobus travel system wide.

VA Base Flash Pass - $20. Valid for unlimited one-zone Metrobus
trips ($1.10 base fare) within Virginia only. This pass cannot be
used as partial payment of an interstate trip.

VA 2-Zone Flash Pass - $27. During peak hours, this pass covers any
two-zone trip ($1.45 fare) in Virginia and the base fare ($1.10) in
the District of Columbia and Maryland. During off-peak hours, this
pass is valid for unlimited Metrobus travel system wide.

VA 3-Zone Flash Pass - $34. During peak hours, this pass covers the
cost of any trip within Virginia and the base fare ($1.10) in the
District of Columbia and Maryland. During off-peak hours, the pass
is valid for unlimited Metrobus travel system wide.

Metrobus Tokens - Metrobus tokens are available in packages of ten
for $11 or 20 for $22. Tokens can be used for the base fare ($1.10)
system wide on any Metrobus.

Note: The Virginia Flash Passes, the MD-DC Flash Pass and the
Bus/Rail SUPER Pass are accepted on Alexandria DASH and Fairfax
Connector buses. The MD Base, MD-DC, VA 2- and 3-Zone Flash Passes
and the Bus/Rail SUPER Pass are accepted on Montgomery County
Ride-On buses.

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BIKE-ON-RAIL PROGRAM

ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM

1. Hours of Use: The Metro Bike-On-Rail Program allows
passengers to bring bicycles on board Metro trains on
weekdays (Monday through Friday) mid-day between 10:00 a.m.

and 2:00 p.m. and again after 7:00 p.m.; all day on Saturdays
and Sundays; and all day on the following holidays: Martin
Luther King's Birthday observed, Washington's Birthday
observed, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day observed,
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's
Day. Bicycles will not be allowed on trains before 10:00 a.m.

or between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays (except as
noted above), or on July 4th. The Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reserves the right to suspend
(with prior notice) transport of bicycles on Metro on any
weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday (as shown above) when an
area special event could cause a large increase in Metro
ridership. Bicycles may not be transported on Metro buses at
any time.

2. Policy: This program affects non-collapsible, operational
bicycles. Folding bicycles and those non-collapsible bicycles
which are disassembled and enclosed in a suitable carrying
bag or box are already permitted. This policy will continue.

(A folding bicycle is one in which the frame folds and the
two wheels come together.) All other bicycles will require a
permit, as specified herein.

3. Registration: A permit system has been established for safety
reasons to limit participation to those who meet the permit
requirements. The number of permits will relate to the safe
capacity of the system to accommodate bicycles.

4. Permits: Permits will be issued to persons 16 years of age or
over. Children (ages 12 through 15) may also be issued
permits, subject to the same rules and regulations as the
adult permits, provided the application is signed by the
child's parent or guardian, the parent or guardian
accompanies the child during the application process, and the
child is accompanied by a responsible adult (age 18 or older
with a valid Bike-On-Rail permit) each time he/she takes a
bicycle aboard a train. An adult may accompany only one child
at a time. For minors (persons under 18), the waiver or
indemnity agreement must be cosigned by a parent or guardian
at the time the permit is issued. Children who have not
reached the age of 12 may participate in the program by
obtaining a Youth Permit without the testing requirement and
as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid
Bike-On-Rail Permit. Permits will be valid for three years
from date of issuance.

Each permit will be numbered, have an expiration date, and have
the registrant's photograph. Permits will be attached to a clip
and must be displayed on the exterior of the cyclist's clothing
and visible at all times while the cyclist is in a Metro station
or on the train. Cyclists are responsible for their permits. If
lost or stolen, cyclists must make a report within 48 hours to the
Bike-On-Rail Office at the above address. Reissuance will be at
the discretion of WMATA.

5. Permit Issuance Locations: Permits are issued by the WMATA
Department of Public Service at the location given below between
the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. until 2:30
p.m. each weekday, except holidays. No appointment is necessary.

Please call 202/962-1116 for additional information on obtaining a
permit.

Identification Card Office (Lobby Level)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Jackson Graham Building
600 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20001-2693
(Judiciary Square Metrorail Station - F Street Exit)

Bike-On-Rail Permits can also be applied for at four other
locations which will process applications, tests and photographs;
you will need to provide two (2) current identical color
photographs 1" (one inch) wide by 1-1/4" (one and one-quarter
inches) high with your application at off-site locations; some
locations may take the required photos. Checks or money orders (no
cash) should be made payable to WMATA. These four locations and
their hours are listed on the next page. For your convenience,
please confirm the hours prior to arrival at the location.

Ballston Transit Store
Ballston Common Shopping
Mall
Arlington, VA
703/ 528-3541
Open: Monday-Friday, 10
a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Crystal City Commuter
Service Center
1615-B Crystal Square Arcade
Arlington, VA
703/ 413-4287
Open: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.

- 6 p.m.

Closed weekends and federal
holidays

Rosslyn Transit Store
1700 North Moore Street,
Suite 235
Arlington, VA 22209
703/ 525-1995
Open: Monday-Friday, 10
a.m. - 6 p.m.

North Bethesda
Transportation Center
5640 Nicholson Lane, Suite 224
Rockville, MD 20852
Call for schedule and
shuttle 301/770-8108
Open: Monday-Friday, 8:30
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Applications, tests, fees and permits applied for at the above
transit stores sites will be processed by WMATA and mailed
directly to the permit holder after processing. None of the above
transit sites can process replacements for lost permits.

6. Fee: A non-refundable fee of $15.00 is charged for issuance of
a three-year permit, both new and renewal. A replacement charge of
$5.00 will be made for a lost or stolen permit.

7. Liability: A waiver indemnifying and releasing WMATA from all
injury, loss and/or damage involving any bicycle brought into
station areas and aboard trains under this program must be signed
by all registrants at the time the permit is issued. For minors
(persons under age 18), the waiver or indemnity agreement must be
cosigned by a parent or guardian at the time the permit is issued.

8. Revocation of Permits: Cyclists will be required to observe the
Rules and Regulations of the program. Cyclists failing to abide by
the Rules and Regulations are subject to revocation of their
permits. Additionally, the Public Conduct Ordinances of the
respective local jurisdictions provide for the possibility of
fines and/or arrest and prosecution for violation of those
ordinances.

9. Safety Testing: Before issuance of a permit, the registrant
must review the Rules and Regulations and safety procedures, and
then successfully pass a written, proctored test. The parent or
guardian of a child under the age of 15 must attend the permit
session with their child.

10. Renewals: Permits can be renewed at the Identification Card
Office in the WMATA Jackson Graham Building (address specified
herein) or by mail. Your current address and telephone number
should be indicated with your renewal request. Renewed permits
will be valid for three years from date of renewal; the fee is
$15.00 for each renewal.

By mail: For the first renewal of three years, Bike-On-Rail permit
holders can mail in a copy of their current, valid permit, along
with the appropriate permit fee and receive a renewal sticker that
should be placed on the front of the permit per instructions
provided with the sticker. For subsequent renewals (second and
more) by mail after the first, permit holders must send in their
current permit, two (2) identical color photographs 1" (one inch)
wide by 1-1/4" (one and one-quarter inches) high, and a
check/money order (no cash) payable to WMATA in the amount of the
specified non-refundable permit fee. The above items are to be
sent in an envelope to: Bike-On-Rail Program, 600 Fifth Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001-2693. Lost or stolen permits CANNOT
be replaced by mail.

TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
1. Vertical Circulation (Moving bicycle from street level to
platform): Cyclists will be required to gain access to
mezzanines and platforms only by use of the elevators.

Escalators and stairs shall not be used except by special
request (for emergency reasons) from Metro Station Managers,
Metro Transit Police, or city or county police or fire
officials. Cyclists should show courtesy towards other
passengers when placing their bicycle in or taking their
bicycle out of the elevators. When boarding elevators,
disabled persons have priority over cyclists. When it appears
that the bicycle will cause an inconvenience or possible
injury to other passengers, cyclists shall wait for the next
elevator.

2. Payment of Fare: The cyclist is required to pay the
established fare each time he/she rides Metro. At the Metro
station mezzanine, the cyclist shall park the bicycle outside
the faregates, out of the way of other passengers, process
his/her farecard and walk through the faregate, then exit via
the service gate, take the bicycle and enter again through
the service gate with the bicycle, then descend or ascend to
the platform via the elevator. At the exit station, cyclist
shall ascend or descend to the mezzanine via the elevator,
park the bicycle inside the faregates out of the way of
passengers, process the farecard and walk through the
faregate, then enter through the service gate, and exit with
the bicycle again through the service gate. At stations where
elevators bypass the mezzanine, the cyclist must process
his/her farecard in the special farecard processor located on
the platform, just outside the elevator.

3. Boarding Trains: Only the two end sections of the last car of
a train shall be used by cyclists. Each Metro car has three
sets of doors on each side of the train. Bicycles shall not
be transported through the middle set of doors on the car or
the aisle of the car between the end sets of doors. No more
than two (2) bicycles shall be allowed on the last car of a
train during mid-day access times on weekdays and no more
than four (4) per train weekdays after 7:00 p.m. and on
weekends or holidays. During weekday, mid-day access, no more
than two bicycles shall be allowed on thelast car of a train
at any time -- one (1) at each end; on weekends, holidays and
after 7:00 weekdays, no more than four (4) bicycles shall be
permitted on the last car of the train, two (2) at each end.

Cyclists must wait until all exiting and entering passengers
have cleared the doorway before moving the bicycle into the
car. Aboard the train, whether standing or sitting, the
cyclist must hold the bicycle firmly at all times, kickstand
up, and not allow bicycles to lean against patrons or any
part of the Metro train. Cyclist is responsible for injury to
self or other passengers, as well as for damage to the
bicycle or rail car caused by the cyclist's bicycle,
including any injury or damage caused by cyclist losing
control of bicycle during sudden train stops and/or
accelerations.

4. Display of Permit: The Metro Bike-On-Rail Permit shall be
displayed on the exterior of the cyclist's clothing and
visible at all times while transporting the bicycle on rail
cars and in Metro stations. Permit is to be surrendered on
demand by Metro Station Manager, Metro Transit Police, or
city or county police at any time.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Metro Bike-On-Rail

1. A valid Metro Bike-On-Rail Permit is required for a cyclist
to transport one non-collapsible bicycle aboard Metro trains
at certain times and under the conditions set forth
hereinafter.

2. Permits will be issued to persons 16 years of age or over.

Children under the age of 15 may also be issued Youth
Permits, subject to the same rules and regulations as the
adult permits, provided the application is cosigned by the
child's parent or guardian at the time the permit is issued,
the parent or guardian accompanies the child to get the
permit, and the child is accompanied by a responsible adult
(age 18 or older with a valid Bike-On-Rail Permit) each time
he/she takes a bicycle aboard a train. An adult may accompany
only one child at a time.

3. The Bike-On-Rail Permit must be displayed on exterior of
cyclist's clothing and visible at all time while the cyclist
is in Metro stations or on the train. Permit must be shown to
Metro Station Managers or Metro Transit Police on entering
the paid area of the Metro station mezzanine and upon demand
at any other time. Permit must be surrendered to these
officials on demand in case of an alleged rule infraction.

4. Metro Bike-On-Rail Permits are not transferable.

5. The Metro Bike-On-Rail Program allows passengers to bring
their bicycles on board Metro trains on weekdays (Monday
through Friday) between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and after
7:00 p.m.; all day on Saturdays and Sundays; and all day on
the following holidays: Martin Luther King's Birthday
observed, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Labor
Day, Columbus Day observed, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Bicycles will not be
allowed on trains before 7:00 p.m. on weekdays (except as
noted above) or on July 4th. The Washington Metropolitan Area
Transit Authority (WMATA) reserves the right to suspend (with
prior notice) transport of bicycles on Metro on any weekday,
Saturday, Sunday or holiday (as shown above) when an area
special event could cause a large increase in Metro
ridership. Bicycles may not be transported on Metrobuses at
any time.

6. On days that bicycles are permitted, Metro Station Managers
or Metro Transit Police may, at their discretion during
periods of passenger congestion, temporarily deny cyclists
access to station mezzanines and platforms until the
congestion is cleared.

7. Bicycles are allowed under this program are conventional
two-wheeled vehicles such as are ridden by older children and
adults, not longer than 80 inches, higher than 48 inches or
wider than 22 inches. Motor-powered bicycles, tandem
bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, and bicycles with
training wheels are not allowed.

8. Bicycles must be clean and free of excess grease and dirt and
not have any sharp projections.

9. Cyclists shall move their bicycles into and out of Metro
stations only by the elevator, unless instructed otherwise by
a Metro Station Manager, Metro Transit Police officer, or
city or county police or fire officials. Cyclists must show
courtesy towards other passengers when placing their bicycle
in or taking their bicycle out of the elevators. When
boarding elevators, disabled persons have priority over
cyclists. When it appears that the bicycle will cause an
inconvenience or possible injury to other passengers, the
cyclist must wait for the next elevator.

10. Bicycles shall not be left unattended at any time, except
when cyclist is processing a farecard to enter or exit the
paid area of the Metro station mezzanine or when seeking
assistance from Metro Station Manager or Metro Transit
Police. Cyclist shall not use kickstand, except when
processing farecard and must not lean bicycle against seats,
walls, pylons, or any part of platform or trains, and must
hold and have control of bicycle at all times except when
paying a fare or seeking assistance from Metro Station
Manager or Metro Transit Police.

11. Bicycle riding anywhere in Metro stations or station areas,
including but not limited to station platforms, mezzanines
and corridors, is strictly prohibited. Station areas shall
not be considered to include parking lots or other areas
intended for vehicle traffic.

12. Cyclists shall await trains as far away from the granite edge
of the platform as possible and not allow bicycle to
interfere with passengers on the platform when boarding or
alighting a train.

13. Cyclists must wait until all exiting and entering passengers
have cleared the doorway before moving bicycle into the
train.

14. Only the two end sections of the last car of a train shall be
used by cyclists. Each Metro car has three sets of doors on
each side of the train. Bicycles shall not be transported
through the middle set of doors on the car or the aisle of
the car between the end sets of doors. During weekday,
mid-day access times, no more than one (1) bicycle may be in
each end section of the last car at a time; hence, only two
(2) bicycles may be in a rail car during this time. On
weekends, holidays, and after 7:00 p.m. weekdays, no more
than two (2) bicycles may be in each end section of the last
car at a time; hence, no more than four (4) bicycles may be
on a rail car during these times. If these two authorized
areas are full of passengers or already contain the maximum
number of bicycles allowed, a cyclist must wait for the next
train that has space available.

15. Bicycles must at no time block any portion of the car doors
used by passengers to board and alight.

16. In case of emergency evacuation of a Metro train, and upon
direction of a Metro Train Operator, Metro Station Manager,
Metro Transit Police, or city or county police or fire
officials, bicycles shall be placed on top of the seats and
left on the trains. WMATA assumes no responsibility for their
loss or damage.

17. In addition to these rules and regulations, the cyclist must
abide by the instructions and directives of Metro Station
Managers, Metro Train Operators, Metro Transit Police, or
city or county police and fire officials.

18. Cyclists failing to abide by these rules and regulations are
subject to revocation of their permits. Additionally, the
Public Conduct Ordinances of the respective local
jurisdictions provide for the possibility of fines and/or
arrest and prosecution for violation of those ordinances.

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