P40 Bus Stop Relocated for Safety on Annapolis Road
P40 bus stop relocates to Taco Bell location on Annapolis Road due to safety concerns
P40 Bus Stop Moves to Taco Bell on Annapolis Road
Riders catching the P40 bus eastbound toward New Carrollton will need to find a new pickup spot starting Friday. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is permanently relocating the bus stop at Annapolis Road and Gallatin Street to directly in front of a Taco Bell, officials said. The change takes effect October 10 and addresses safety concerns at the current location.
Safety Concerns Drive Permanent Change
The relocation is being implemented for safety reasons, according to WMATA. The affected stop, identified as #3001585, serves the P40 route traveling eastbound toward New Carrollton. Transit agencies typically relocate stops when factors like traffic patterns, pedestrian access, or visibility create hazards for boarding passengers. Officials didn't specify what particular safety issues prompted this move, but the new location is intended to provide improved safety conditions for riders using the route.
New Stop Location Details
The bus stop will be permanently moved to a position directly in front of the Taco Bell restaurant on Annapolis Road at Gallatin Street. The advisory covering this change runs from October 10, 2025, through October 9, 2026. Officials emphasized this is a permanent relocation, not a temporary adjustment. Riders should look for standard WMATA bus stop signage at the new location to confirm the pickup point.
Implementation Timeline
The relocation takes effect Friday, October 10, 2025. WMATA didn't specify whether advance signage will be posted at the old stop location directing riders to the new one. Passengers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service information updates. Officials said riders should allow extra time to locate the new stop position, particularly during the first few days after the change.
What Riders Need to Know
P40 riders traveling eastbound toward New Carrollton should plan to board at the new location starting October 10. Those unfamiliar with the area should allow extra time to find the relocated stop on their first trip. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find updated stop positions throughout the system.
