WMATA Adds ADA-Compliant Stop on Indian Head Highway

WMATA adds northbound bus stop on Indian Head Highway with ADA-compliant boarding pad

WMATA Adds Bus Stop on Indian Head Highway

WMATA's adding a new northbound bus stop on Indian Head Highway at Salisbury Drive starting Wednesday, September 10, transit officials said. The stop, designated #3004579, will serve routes C11 and P97 and is located 41 feet north of the intersection. The addition follows completion of ADA-compliant accessibility pads at the location.

ADA Compliance Drives Infrastructure Upgrade

The new stop represents WMATA's ongoing efforts to improve accessibility across its bus network, according to the transit agency. Installation of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant boarding pads enables the agency to establish service at the location. Officials said the enhancement improves access for riders with mobility challenges in the area. The advisory for this stop addition will remain effective through September 30, 2026, though officials didn't specify why the advisory extends beyond the initial service date.

Two Routes to Serve New Location

Routes C11 and P97 will both stop at the new location on Salisbury Drive, transit officials confirmed. The stop is positioned on the northbound side of Indian Head Highway to serve riders traveling in that direction. Officials didn't provide details about how frequently buses will serve the new stop or whether schedules for the affected routes will change. The agency also didn't specify whether any existing stops nearby will be relocated or eliminated as part of this change.

Service Begins Mid-September

The new stop will begin service on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, officials said. WMATA didn't provide information about whether signage and shelters will be installed at the location or if the stop will initially feature only the ADA boarding pad. The agency typically installs stop identification signs before service begins, but specific details about amenities at this location weren't available.

Riders Can Track Service Changes

The stop addition affects riders traveling along Indian Head Highway who'll have improved access to northbound service. Officials encouraged customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates about service changes, though they didn't specify how riders will be notified about the new stop's availability. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and stop information for WMATA routes including C11 and P97.