[MD-Sligo] FW: Metro to further reduce service hours starting Monday: Rail to close at 9 p.m. nightly, Bus service ends at 11 p.m.

[hosbornejr at gmail.com]

Hi Debbie, I haven't seen anything regarding Metro Access limiting their service and their hours.
Stay Safe and healthy everyone!

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Subject: [MD-Sligo] FW: Metro to further reduce service hours starting Monday: Rail to close at 9 p.m. nightly, Bus service ends at 11 p.m.

	

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From: Metro News [mailto:pressrelease at metroalerts.info] 
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 5:07 PM
To: Metro News Subscriber <archive at metroalerts.info>
Subject: Metro to further reduce service hours starting Monday: Rail to close at 9 p.m. nightly, Bus service ends at 11 p.m.

As part of its ongoing efforts to limit frontline transit workers’ exposure to the public during the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, Metro’s Pandemic Task Force will further reduce rail and bus hours, starting Monday, April 6, 2020.

Metrorail will close at 9 p.m. every day:

Mon-Fri: Open 5AM Close 9PM

Sat-Sun: Open 8AM Close 9PM

Metrobus service also will end earlier each day, with the last trips departing at or before 11 p.m. Buses that enter service at or before 11 p.m. will continue to the end of the route before going out of service.

The decision to end service earlier reflects a significant drop-off in ridership since Metro began asking riders to limit use of the system to “essential trips only” to enhance safety for employees and individuals who must travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Earlier this week, the Mayor of Washington, D.C., Muriel Bowser, joined Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in signing Executive Orders directing their residents to stay at home, except for essential travel.

Metro’s ridership drop-off has been particularly acute after 9 p.m. The shorter service hours will also allow frontline transit workers—who have been serving the public without interruption— to spend more time with their families, all while reducing their exposure to the public.

As a reminder, the health and safety of our community depends on everyone doing their part by staying at home, limiting close contact and maintaining social distancing practices. Metro is encouraging anyone using the system to closely follow CDC guidance. Riders may use face masks, scarves, bandannas, or other material to cover their mouth and nose.


For more information, click here to view full news release: 
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Pandemic-service-schedule.cfm
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