WMATA Relocates P40 Stop for Safety
WMATA relocates P40 eastbound stop to Taco Bell location on Annapolis Road for safety
WMATA Moves P40 Bus Stop to Taco Bell on Annapolis Road
Riders heading eastbound toward New Carrollton on WMATA's P40 route will find their bus stop in a new location starting October 10. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced it's permanently relocating the Annapolis Road at Gallatin Street stop to directly in front of a Taco Bell restaurant for safety reasons. The change affects stop ID #3001585, which serves the P40 route.
Safety Concerns Drive Permanent Change
WMATA cited safety reasons for the permanent relocation, though officials didn't specify what hazards prompted the move. Transit agencies typically relocate stops to address visibility issues, pedestrian safety concerns, or traffic conflicts that put riders at risk while boarding or waiting. The change isn't a temporary adjustment—the new location will serve P40 riders indefinitely. Officials said the Taco Bell landmark will make the stop easier for riders to identify compared to the previous location.
Single Stop Affected on P40 Route
The relocation affects only the eastbound stop serving riders traveling toward New Carrollton. The stop's new position places it directly in front of the Taco Bell restaurant on Annapolis Road, providing a clear visual reference point for passengers. Officials didn't say how far the new location is from the previous stop or whether the move will affect travel times. The advisory covering the change runs through October 9, 2026, though the relocation itself is permanent.
Change Takes Effect October 10
The new stop location becomes active October 10, 2025. WMATA didn't specify whether signage at the old location will direct riders to the new stop or how long any transition period might last. Officials encouraged passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates, though they didn't say whether additional notifications about the change will be sent before the October implementation date.
What Riders Need to Know
P40 riders using the eastbound Annapolis Road stop should look for the new location in front of Taco Bell starting October 10. Those who typically wait at the old stop location should allow extra time to locate the new boarding area on their first trip after the change. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders confirm they're waiting at the correct location for P40 service.
