P40 Bus Stop Relocated for Rider Safety

P40 bus stop relocates to Taco Bell location on Annapolis Road for safety reasons

P40 Bus Stop Moves on Annapolis Road Oct 10

Riders using the P40 bus route on Annapolis Road will need to adjust their boarding location starting Friday, October 10. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is permanently relocating bus stop #3001585 at Annapolis Road and Gallatin Street to a new position directly in front of Taco Bell. The eastbound stop toward New Carrollton is being moved for safety reasons, officials said.

Safety Concerns Drive Relocation Decision

The permanent relocation addresses safety issues at the current stop location, according to WMATA. Transit agencies typically relocate bus stops when factors like visibility, pedestrian access, or traffic patterns create hazards for riders boarding or exiting buses. The Annapolis Road corridor serves as a major east-west route connecting communities in Prince George's County to the New Carrollton Metro station. Officials said the new location will provide safer conditions for passengers, though specific details about the safety concerns at the previous location weren't provided.

New Stop Location Details

The relocated stop will be positioned directly in front of the Taco Bell restaurant on Annapolis Road, officials confirmed. Bus stop #3001585 serves P40 route passengers traveling eastbound toward New Carrollton. The P40 connects neighborhoods along the Annapolis Road corridor with the New Carrollton Metro station, providing access to the Orange Line. WMATA didn't specify the exact distance between the old and new stop locations or whether any bus shelters or amenities will be installed at the new site.

Change Takes Effect October 10

The bus stop relocation takes effect Friday, October 10, 2025, and is permanent. WMATA issued an advisory effective through October 9, 2026, giving the agency a year-long notification period for the change. Officials encouraged passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates and changes affecting their routes.

Riders Should Update Travel Plans

P40 passengers who regularly board at Annapolis Road and Gallatin Street should plan to use the new stop location starting October 10. The permanent change means riders will need to adjust their walking routes to reach the relocated stop in front of Taco Bell. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find the exact position of relocated stops.