WMATA Relocates Stops for ADA Access Upgrades
WMATA relocates three bus stops on Indian Head Highway to accommodate new ADA pads
WMATA Moves 3 Bus Stops on Indian Head Highway
Riders using five bus routes along Indian Head Highway will find their stops in slightly different locations starting September 10, transit officials said. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's relocating three stops to accommodate new ADA accessibility pads, affecting routes C11, P93, P94, P95, and P97. The changes'll remain in effect through September 30, 2026.
Accessibility Improvements Drive Changes
The stop relocations are part of WMATA's ongoing infrastructure improvements to ensure all riders can access bus service, according to the transit agency. Federal ADA requirements mandate that transit agencies provide accessible boarding areas at bus stops, including level concrete pads and clear pathways. The completion of these accessibility pads necessitated moving stops to align with the new infrastructure. Transit agencies across the country have been upgrading thousands of bus stops to meet accessibility standards, with WMATA systematically addressing stops throughout its service area.
Three Stops Shift Along Corridor
The northbound stop on Livingston Rd, identified as Stop ID #3000423, has moved 285 feet south of its previous location, officials said. Two other stops are shifting shorter distances: the northbound stop on Audrey Ln (Stop ID #3004184) relocated 41 feet south, while the southbound Livingston Rd stop (Stop ID #3000411) moved 41 feet north. The agency didn't specify whether the relocations will affect travel times or connections, though the relatively short distances suggest minimal impact on schedules.
Changes Take Effect in September
The stop relocations become effective September 10, 2025, and will remain in place through at least September 30, 2026, according to WMATA. The agency typically posts signage at affected stops to alert riders of location changes, though officials didn't specify what advance notice riders'll receive. WMATA encourages customers to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates about service changes and stop relocations.
What Riders Need to Know
Passengers using routes C11, P93, P94, P95, and P97 should look for new stop locations beginning September 10, with the most significant change being the 285-foot southward shift of the northbound Livingston Rd stop. Officials said riders should allow extra time for their first few trips to locate the new stop positions. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated stop information for WMATA routes throughout the Washington metropolitan area, helping riders navigate service changes.
