G2 and G8 Metrobus service changes effective 06-26-2016

Bloomingdale patrons of the G2 and G8 bus lines:

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From: "Chisholm, Ann" <AChisholm@wmata.com>
Date: June 24, 2016 at 9:53:14 AM EDT
Subject: Metrobus service changes effective June 26 to simplify routes, improve reliability

Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 23, 2016

Metrobus service changes effective June 26 to simplify routes, improve reliability

Metrobus service changes that take effect on Sunday, June 26 will bring major route modifications along Jefferson Davis Highway (US 1) in Virginia, a long-term detour in LeDroit Park in DC, and schedule changes along Kennilworth Ave, District Heights and Seat Pleasant in MD, improving service and simplifying routes throughout the region.

As Metro continues to enhance its Better Bus initiative, quarterly Metrobus service changes are implemented to improve service reliability and enrich the customer experience.

Among the highlights of service changes effective June 26:

G2 P Street-LeDroit Park

·        A long-term detour through LeDroit Park will be put in place due to a DC Water project.

·        New timetables will reflect adjusted trip times to accommodate the detour.

G8 Rhode Island Avenue

·        Two westbound AM peak trips starting at Brookland-CUA Metrorail Station will be extended to start at Avondale.

·        New timetables will reflect adjusted trip times.