Daniela Berson
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON — (WMAL) WMATA is restoring service to most Metro stations and bus routes tomorrow, after the weekend’s snowstorm froze commuters in their tracks.
Metro spokesperson Dan Stessel said in a press conference that Metro’s status would be upgraded from its current “severe” schedule to a “moderate” schedule.
Stessel said that he was unsure if the Silver Line would be operating tomorrow, but that some form of transportation would be available to Silver Line commuters:
Here’s the full release, from WMATA:
Metrobus
Metrobus will begin service on a “moderate” weather service plan on Wednesday. Under the moderate service plan, Metrobus service will be available on 160 regional commuter routes. Additionally, Metro will run the 32 Metrobus school trips to the extent possible, given road conditions.
Bus riders are advised that even on routes where service is operating, delays and detours are possible due to road conditions. More information on how buses operate under a moderate snow plan
Additional bus routes will be restored when it is safe to do so. Metro continues to encourage riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive email or text-message updates for their specific routes. To sign up, visit www.wmata.com/metroalerts.
Metrorail
The Metrorail system will open at 5 a.m. on the Red, Orange, Blue, Green and Yellow lines. It is not yet known whether service can be restored on the Silver Line in time for morning rush hour due to ongoing ice and snow clearing efforts. In the event that rail service is not restored on the Silver Line, free shuttle buses will be provided starting at 5 a.m. between all Silver Line stations and West Falls Church, where connections can be made to the Orange Line.
Metrorail service will operate on a modified weekday service with trains running every 8 minutes on each line. Stations that are served by multiple lines will see more frequent service.
MetroAccess
MetroAccess service was restored Tuesday and will be available tomorrow; however, some locations may be unavailable for door-to-door service. Delays and service impacts are possible due to road conditions.
The MetroAccess telephone call center will be open regular operating hours to assist customers with scheduling reservations.
Parking
Metro Transit Police will not enforce overnight parking restrictions Sunday or Monday, and parking gates will remain in the open position through 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to allow vehicles to exit garages free of charge. Parking fees are expected to go back in effect Tuesday, January 26.
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