Defined by Distinctiveness: Washington Metro

This article gives an overview and details features of the Washington D.C. area's Metro Bus and Transit system, now entering its 4th decade of service. The Metro facilities are defined by their distinctive padded seats on the transit line cars, flashing platform lights that signal approaching trains, and overall cleanliness. Beyond these aspects, Metro's burgeoning ridership, surging rail-oriented development, and vision for the future are among the hallmarks of its uniqueness.

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• Authors:
  • Sampson, Rich
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 18-27
• Serial:
  • Rail Magazine
  • Publisher: Community Transportation Association
  • ISSN: 0895-4437
  • Serial URL: http://www.railmagazine.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Rail transit facilities; Rapid transit; Subways; Urban areas
• Identifier Terms: Metrorail (Washington Metropolitan Area)
• Geographic Terms: Washington Metropolitan Area
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01123349
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 13 2009 9:40AM