---
title: WMATA
description: WMATA is the interstate compact transit agency that runs Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess paratransit in the Washington, D.C. area.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/wmata
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-27"
updatedAt: "2026-10-06"
organizationType: Government / public agency
location: Washington, DC, United States
website: https://www.wmata.com/
---

# WMATA

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

## About

WMATA is the interstate compact transit agency that runs Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess paratransit in the Washington, D.C. area.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), commonly called Metro, is a tri-jurisdictional public transit agency serving the Washington metropolitan area. It was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a regional transportation system.

WMATA operates Metro Rail, Metro Bus and Metro Access, a paratransit service. Its board of directors includes two voting representatives each from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and the U.S. federal government. Its headquarters is at 300 7th Street SW, Washington, D.C.

## Details

- **Address:** 300 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
- **Website:** https://www.wmata.com/

## Programs

View current programs from WMATA on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/wmata