Submitted by: Dealon Lacroix
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Presentation
Item Title:
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WMATA Better Bus Network Update
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
For Presentation.
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Summary Background:
WMATA’s Better Bus Redesign is the region’s first comprehensive effort to develop a new regional bus network. It seeks to promote equity and access to opportunity, keep up with a changing region, and better serve communities. Since Fall 2022, WMATA has engaged with stakeholders to set goals and priorities. A draft network was shared in Spring 2023 to solicit comments. In Spring 2024, this feedback was incorporated into the revised Visionary Network and again shared with community members and stakeholders.
Next Steps:
The proposed 2025 Better Bus Network will be presented to Metro’s Board of Directors in Fall 2024 for final approval. Once approved, implementation of the network will begin in summer 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
For presentation.
Community Engagement:
Stakeholder and community engagement occurred in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Spring 2024. Feedback was collected in person, virtually and included an event at Hyattsville Crossing on May 15, 2024. All events were hosted and conducted by the project team.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
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