SILVER SPRING, Md. — Metro is working to improve shuttle bus service amid ongoing Red Line construction as riders complain of over congestion and long wait times.
Two new, express shuttle bus routes are being introduced in order to combat this problem. Right now, there are two shuttle bus loops that go from Forest Glen to Silver Spring to Fort Totten. Riders say these are often very crowded and take much longer than anticipated.
The Forest Glen Express will operate between Forest Glen and Fort Totten. The Silver Spring Express will operate between Silver Spring and Fort Totten.
Metro is also updating the estimated travel times for all its routes as officials say traffic and Metropolitan Branch Trail Construction on Blair Road have made travel times longer than expected.
Monday, July 1 to Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024:
- Local: Local service approximately every 8-12 minutes between Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring, Takoma, and Fort Totten. Estimated travel time: Approximately 65 minutes.
- Limited: Limited-stop service approximately every 8-12 minutes between Glenmont, Wheaton, and Fort Totten. Estimated travel time: 45 minutes.
- Forest Glen Express: Express service approximately every 8–12 minutes between Forest Glen and Fort Totten. Estimated travel time: 50 minutes.
- Silver Spring Express: Express service approximately every 8–12 minutes between Silver Spring and Fort Totten. Estimated travel time: 40 minutes.
- Downtown Express (weekdays only): Express service approximately every 8-12 minutes between Silver Spring and Metro Center (12th & G St NW entrance). Estimated travel time: 45 minutes.
Free local, limited stop, and express shuttles are available during Metrorail operating hours.
Work continues through Aug. 31, due to the Maryland Transit Administration’s Purple Line construction, building a connection to Metro’s Red Line at Silver Spring. For more information on the project visit wmata.com/majorconstruction.
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