DC-Maryland-Virginia: WMATA Adds C11 Stop to Improve Access
WMATA adds C11 bus stop on Indian Head Highway effective September 10, 2025
WMATA Adds C11 Bus Stop on Indian Head Highway
WMATA's adding a new bus stop on Indian Head Highway for the C11 route, transit officials said. The stop takes effect September 10, 2025, and is designed to improve accessibility for riders traveling between Anacostia Station and Oxon Hill. Officials haven't specified the exact address or cross-street location of the new stop.
Context and Background
The addition is part of WMATA's ongoing efforts to adjust service based on ridership patterns and development in the region, according to the transit agency. Indian Head Highway, also known as Maryland Route 210, has seen population growth and development in Prince George's County in recent years. Transit agencies typically add bus stops based on demand, development patterns, and ADA accessibility requirements, with stops usually spaced one-eighth to one-quarter mile apart in urban areas. Officials didn't provide specific ridership data for the C11 route or explain what prompted this particular stop addition.
Key Details
The C11 route operates between Anacostia Station and Oxon Hill, serving the Indian Head Highway corridor. WMATA classified the service change as high priority, indicating it represents a notable modification to the route. The new stop will provide an additional boarding and alighting point for C11 riders, potentially reducing walking distances for some commuters. Officials didn't disclose the cost of installing the new bus stop infrastructure or provide details about amenities like shelters or benches. WMATA operates approximately 269 bus routes across the DC-Maryland-Virginia region with a fleet of about 1,500 buses.
Timeline and Implementation
The new bus stop becomes operational September 10, 2025, officials confirmed. WMATA announced the change ahead of the implementation date, though the specific announcement date wasn't available. The agency typically notifies riders several weeks before service changes, and this update appears on WMATA's service status page. Officials said the change is part of the Better Bus Network initiative, which has involved ongoing route and stop adjustments since 2024.
Rider Impact and Information
C11 riders should review their travel plans to account for the new stop location on Indian Head Highway. The addition may benefit commuters who previously had longer walks to existing stops along the route. Officials said riders should check for the exact stop location before September 10. Moovit provides real-time updates and route information for WMATA's C11 and other Metrobus routes throughout the DC metro area.
