Tips on Using the Metro

Tips on Using the Metro

Tips on Using the Metro

Whether you're just visiting or if you live in or near any large city, chances are at some point you are going to need to use their public transit system. While many larger cities have transit maps that look more like mazes, some are color coded and easy to navigate. Washington, DC is an example of a metro system that has a map that's easy to read and a system that's easy to use, allowing you to commute like a local in no time!

New to the area? Whether you're just getting settled in your apartment or condo, or if you are finally tossing your car for a greener lifestyle, here are some tips for using Washington's metro.

Know Before You Go: Plan Your Trip

By using the metro trip planner on their website, www.wmata.com, you can plan your trip to the minute so you'll know exactly when you'll arrive at your destination. If you don't know your closest metro stop and you're a visitor to DC, ask the concierge at your hotel. If you have recently moved to the neighborhood, ask a neighbor or simply take a walk around.

Metro Etiquette is Not an Urban Legend

Every city has their rules and Washington, DC is no exception. The metro has specific rules and insider etiquette that can make your first trip on the metro seamless. There is no eating or drinking on the metro. Even if you're running out the door of your apartment with breakfast in hand, don't even think about taking it on the metro. In addition to the stares you'll receive from your fellow riders, you can get fined or if the metro police feel like making an example of you, arrested.

The same etiquette holds for metro stations. There are escalators, lots of them and some stops, like Dupont Circle off of the red line, have escalators that look like Mt. Everest. You are not expected to walk the whole way, but you are expected to stand on the right if you aren't trekking up or down. Stand to the right, walk on the left. Learn it.

Be Metro Card Ready

Whether you are a visitor or a resident of the Washington, DC metro area, there is no such thing as a free ride. Metro fares aren't always the easiest to understand so when obtaining a metro card at one of the machines in your station, it's always best to round up. Fares vary between rush hours and regular hours so make sure if you are riding the metro during either of these hours, you have the correct fare. To find rates, visit the website.

By following these simple tips, you'll be a seasoned metro rider in no time!

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