Washington DC Area METRO 101

I have learned alot lately about the dos and don'ts of being a metro rider:  (most of the following things have been learned from experience) lol ;o)

1. If you are a daily rider you should buy a metro Smart Trip card.  SmarTrip cards are fast to use in turnstyles, refillable, you get free bus-to-bus transfers, and discounts on rail-to-bus transfers. 

   2.   Once at the station grab the "Express" newspaper.  It is free and there saying is read, ride, recycle!  These are the friendly men who hand it out every weekday.

  

3.  When entering the station be organized and know where you are going before hand.  People will be moving fast and get irritated when you stop in front of them to look at signs/maps.

4. The direction of the trains are based on the very end stops of each line

5. When the train stops move to the side of the doors to let the people get off and get on very quickly.   There isn't much time and the doors will close on you and your personal items.

6.  Headphones with mp3 players are very popular and hang on tight to them if they are in clear view of other passengers

7.  When the train slows down at your stop stand to signal that you need people out of your way to get off in time.

8.  On a crowded train take your bag, purse, or satchel off (if it's bulging) if you are standing to make room for more people

9.  When using an esclator the right side is for riding and the left is for moving up the steps  (most of these are very steep and make for a good workout)

10.  Snow storms cause major delays even on subways (3 hours to get to work last Friday)

Have a Great Week!!! XOXO