Metro to Host town Hall Meetings Seeking Input on MetroAccess Paratransit

[Howard Hartman]

Metro to Host town Hall Meetings Seeking Input
on the MetroAccess Paratransit Service Contract

Metro is preparing to seek proposals for a new contract to provide MetroAccess service. In preparation, Metro and its Accessibility Advisory Committee will host three Town Hall Meetings to obtain input and recommendations from the public. Customers and stakeholders will have the opportunity to talk to Metro leadership to provide their perspectives on any improvement or changes they would like to see.

The current MetroAccess contract expires June 30, 2013.

The Town Hall Meetings will include an Open House, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. During the Open House, MetroAccess riders and stakeholders can pick up informational materials and speak with Metro officials.

The Town Hall Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. as follows:

Monday, Oct. 24
Jackson Graham Building
600 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Tuesday, Oct. 25
Arlington Central Library
1015 N. Quincy Street
Arlington, Virginia 22201

Wednesday, Oct. 26
First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville
6201 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Those who are unable to attend the meetings but wish to submit comments may:

• Call 202-962-1141 during the meeting dates and times above and provide comments by telephone
• E-mail comments to access@wmata.com
• Mail comments to WMATA, Attn: MetroAccess, 600 Fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20001