Red Line Passengers Urged to Seek Alternatives During SafeTrack Surges in August: Surge #6 Begins August 1 and Will Affect the Entire Red Line; Surge #7 Begins August 9 with Greatest Impact at Shady Grove and Rockville

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 27, 2016

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) first surges to affect the Red Line begin next week: Surge #6 takes place August 1 through 7 and Surge #7 will be in effect August 9 to 18. These surges, and especially Surge #6, are expected to cause major delays on the entire Red Line -- the Metrorail system’s busiest line. Metro is urging commuters to find alternatives, particularly during weekday, peak travel hours.

Note: During Surges 6 and 7, Montgomery County’s 311 Call Center is extending its hours to assist commuters and will operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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What is MCDOT Doing to Help Travelers?

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is assisting travelers during SafeTrack by providing free, Ride On shuttle buses, enhanced Ride On service, commuter services assistance, traffic management, bike route signing and more. Get details.

Release ID: 16-167
Media Contact: Esther Bowring 240-777-6507