WMATA plans to accept Silver Spring Transit Center from Montgomery County

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) received a formal request from Montgomery County to transfer the Paul S. Sarbanes Silver Spring Transit Center into the regional transit system.

While WMATA has 10 days to formally accept the facility, the agency says no issues are expected and WMATA officials have set a target opening date of September 20.

Located adjacent to the Silver Spring Metrorail Station, the three-level multimodal transit center was built by Montgomery County and will provide expanded bus facilities and improved connectivity between Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC Rail, Ride On Bus, intercity buses and taxis. With multiple points of entry for pedestrians from three directions and bike trail access, the center is also expected to improve pedestrian and vehicle flow in Downtown Silver Spring.

Over the next four weeks, WMATA will complete final preparation of the facility for operations, complete training of bus operators and notify riders of the upcoming opening and associated service changes.

 

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