Today, the DMVMoves Task Force completed 18 months of work to recommend a plan for the region’s future investment in public transit, in particular WMATA, committing to $460 million annually beginning in 2028, with annual growth at a 3% rate. The recommendations also include aligning the region’s 14 transit services on accepted payment methods and fares, installing bus lanes in interjurisdictional corridors, and adopting VRE and MARC expansion plans.

The following statement is from DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), who co-chaired the Task Force.

“For the first time in decades, the region has a plan for the future of WMATA and public transit – and has put a dollar figure behind how we bring that plan to life. By no means is this the end of the work, but it’s a remarkable milestone to get this many jurisdictions behind a single vision. That only happens because we all understand WMATA is essential to the future success and growth of our region, and investing in public transit will provide a competitive edge. People want more trains and buses, and they want them to run on time. WMATA is a shining example of what happens when you lean into service rather than slowly chip away at it, as we see in other cities around the country. It wasn’t always easy, and there’s still a lot of hard work ahead, but I’m proud this is where we landed.”