WMATA Adjusts 14th St Bus Stop Location

WMATA relocates northbound bus stop on 14th Street SW affecting A29 and F19 routes

WMATA Moves Bus Stop on 14th St SW May 4

Two Washington Metro bus routes will serve a different stop starting next month when WMATA relocates a northbound bus stop on 14th Street SW. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the change will take effect Monday, May 4, 2026, affecting routes A29 and F19 at the 14th Street SW at C Street location. The stop, which serves routes heading toward Metro Center and Potomac Park, will move back to its original location at 14th Street SW at Independence Avenue.

Context

The relocation affects stop number 1000710, which currently serves northbound passengers on 14th Street SW at C Street. WMATA said the change is part of ongoing efforts to optimize bus service in the area. Transit agencies typically relocate stops to improve traffic flow, enhance passenger safety, or address infrastructure changes. The move returns the stop to its previous location at Independence Avenue, though officials haven't specified what prompted the original relocation or why the stop is now moving back.

Details

Both the A29 and F19 routes will use the relocated stop starting May 4. The stop will remain at the new location through July 4, 2026, according to WMATA's announcement. Officials described the change as permanent, though the July end date suggests the relocation may be part of a broader service adjustment. WMATA hasn't released details about whether additional stops in the area will be affected or if route schedules will change. The agency said riders should allow extra time during the transition period.

Timeline

The bus stop relocation takes effect Monday, May 4, 2026, and will remain in place until July 4, 2026. WMATA announced the change in late April, giving riders about a week's notice before implementation. The agency encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates, though officials haven't said whether additional notifications will be sent as the May 4 date approaches.

Impact

Riders using the A29 and F19 routes should plan for the stop location change when traveling after May 4. Passengers accustomed to boarding at 14th Street SW at C Street will need to walk to the Independence Avenue location instead. WMATA said riders should allow extra commute time during the transition period. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes throughout the Washington metro area.