WMATA Adds Accessible Stop on Indian Head Highway

WMATA adds northbound stop on Salisbury Drive for C11 and P97 routes starting Sept 10

WMATA Adds Bus Stop on Indian Head Highway

WMATA riders on routes C11 and P97 will have a new boarding option starting Wednesday, September 10. The transit agency's adding a northbound bus stop on Salisbury Drive, located 41 feet north of Indian Head Highway, officials confirmed. The stop, designated as Stop ID #3004579, completes ADA accessibility pad construction that'll improve service access along the corridor.

ADA Compliance Drives Expansion

The new stop represents WMATA's ongoing commitment to accessible public transportation across the Washington metro area. Federal ADA requirements mandate that transit agencies provide accessible boarding areas for riders with mobility challenges. The completed accessibility pad construction ensures the stop meets current standards for wheelchair users and passengers with disabilities. Transit agencies typically prioritize stop improvements in areas where accessibility gaps exist or ridership patterns show demand for additional boarding locations.

Two Routes Serve New Location

The stop will serve routes C11 and P97, both of which operate along the Indian Head Highway corridor. Officials said the location was selected to enhance service coverage in the area, though specific ridership projections for the new stop weren't provided. The advisory for this change remains effective through September 30, 2026, giving the agency more than a year to evaluate the stop's performance. WMATA encourages riders to use the Stop ID number 3004579 when planning trips or reporting service issues.

Service Begins Mid-September

The new stop enters service on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. WMATA officials said riders should look for standard bus stop signage and the completed accessibility pad at the Salisbury Drive location. The agency encourages customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive timely updates about this and other service changes. Officials didn't specify whether additional stops are planned for the Indian Head Highway corridor.

Riders Gain Boarding Option

Passengers on routes C11 and P97 can now choose between existing stops and the new Salisbury Drive location based on their destinations. The addition should reduce walking distances for some riders and provide more flexibility for trip planning. Moovit provides real-time bus arrival information for Stop ID #3004579 and all WMATA routes, helping riders track their buses and plan connections throughout the metro system.