---
title: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
description: Public transit agency running Metro rail, bus and paratransit service across the Washington, DC area.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-19"
updatedAt: "2026-10-23"
organizationType: Government / public agency
location: Washington, DC, United States
website: https://www.wmata.com/
---

# Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

*Government / public agency • Washington, DC, United States*

## About

Public transit agency running Metro rail, bus and paratransit service across the Washington, DC area.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, known as Metro, is the public transit agency serving the Washington, DC region. It operates Metro Rail and Metro Bus service, along with Metro Access paratransit for riders with disabilities.

The agency also runs the Metro Transit Police Department and offers customer support, fare programs such as reduced fares for seniors and riders with disabilities, and the Smart Trip fare card. A Board of Directors oversees it, and the board meets in public at its headquarters in Washington, DC.

## Details

- **Address:** 300 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
- **Website:** https://www.wmata.com/
- **Social Media:** twitter: https://x.com/wmata, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wmata, bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wmata.com, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroForward/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metroforward, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/metroforward

## Programs

View current programs from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority