WMATA Relocates P40 Stop for Safety
WMATA relocates P40 bus stop on Annapolis Road to Taco Bell location for safety
WMATA Moves P40 Stop on Annapolis Rd Oct 10
Riders catching the P40 bus eastbound on Annapolis Road at Gallatin Street will need to board at a new location starting Friday, October 10, transit officials said. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is permanently relocating bus stop #3001585 directly in front of the Taco Bell restaurant for safety reasons. The change affects passengers traveling toward New Carrollton on the P40 route.
Safety Concerns Drive Permanent Change
WMATA officials said the relocation addresses safety concerns at the current stop location, though specific details about the hazards weren't provided. The agency is making the change permanent rather than temporary, indicating the new location will serve riders indefinitely. Transit agencies typically relocate stops when factors like traffic patterns, pedestrian access, or infrastructure conditions create risks for boarding passengers. The new position in front of the Taco Bell restaurant will make the stop easier for riders to identify.
New Stop Location Details
The relocated stop will be positioned directly in front of the Taco Bell on Annapolis Road, providing a clear landmark for riders to find the new boarding area. Stop #3001585 currently serves eastbound P40 passengers heading toward New Carrollton, and that service pattern won't change with the relocation. Officials didn't specify the exact distance between the old and new stop locations or whether the move affects westbound service on the opposite side of Annapolis Road. The agency said the new location improves safety conditions for waiting passengers.
October 10 Implementation Date
The stop relocation takes effect Friday, October 10, 2025, with the advisory period running through October 9, 2026. WMATA didn't say whether signage at the old stop location will direct riders to the new position or how far in advance crews will install the new stop infrastructure. The agency encourages passengers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates, though officials didn't specify whether additional notifications will be sent before the change.
What Riders Need to Know
P40 riders who regularly use the Annapolis Road at Gallatin Street stop should plan to board at the new location in front of Taco Bell starting October 10. Passengers unfamiliar with the area should allow extra time to locate the relocated stop on their first trip after the change. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for WMATA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find updated boarding locations.
