WMATA Adds ADA-Compliant Stop on Indian Head Highway

WMATA adds ADA-compliant stop on Indian Head Highway for C11 and P97 routes Sept. 10

WMATA Adds New Bus Stop on Indian Head Highway

Two WMATA bus routes will gain a new northbound stop on Salisbury Drive starting Wednesday, September 10, transit officials said. The stop, designated as Stop ID #3004579, will serve routes C11 and P97 and is located 41 feet north of the intersection on Indian Head Highway. The addition follows completion of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant boarding pads at the location.

Accessibility Improvements Drive Change

The new stop is part of WMATA's ongoing infrastructure improvements to enhance accessibility across the transit system, according to the agency. Federal ADA requirements mandate that transit agencies provide accessible boarding areas at bus stops, including level boarding pads and detectable warning surfaces. Officials said the enhancement will improve service for riders with mobility challenges in the area. The agency didn't specify how many riders currently use nearby stops or how ridership patterns influenced the location selection.

Stop Details and Service Parameters

The new northbound stop on Salisbury Drive will operate under an advisory effective through September 30, 2026, transit officials said. Both the C11 and P97 routes will begin stopping at the location when service starts September 10. Officials didn't provide details about whether existing stops nearby will remain in service or if this represents a relocation of current stop locations. The agency also hasn't said whether service frequency or schedules for the affected routes will change with the new stop addition.

Implementation Timeline Confirmed

Service at the new stop begins September 10, 2025, with the advisory remaining in effect for more than a year through September 2026, according to WMATA. Officials didn't explain why the advisory period extends beyond a year or whether additional infrastructure work is planned for the location. The agency typically issues extended advisories when construction or infrastructure projects involve multiple phases.

Rider Information and Updates

Riders on routes C11 and P97 should watch for the new stop location beginning September 10, transit officials said. The agency encouraged customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates, though officials didn't specify whether advance notification will be posted at existing stops or on buses. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes throughout the Washington metro area.