FY22 Proposed Metrobus Service Changes Maryland
COLLEGE PARK LINE – ROUTES 83, 86
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 33 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 3,940 1,930 1,312
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate Route 86. th th th o In Hyattsville, service on 38 Street, 38 Avenue, Hamilton Street, 40 Avenue, Oglethorpe Street, 42nd Avenue, Queensbury Road, Belcrest Road, East-West Highway, and to Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail Station is eliminated. o North of Greenbelt Road (MD 193), service on Baltimore Avenue (Route 1), Rhode Island Avenue, Powder Mill Road, and to Centerpark Office Park is eliminated. • Modify Route 83 to terminate at Greenbelt Metrorail Station instead of Cherry Hill Park Campground. o Service on Rhode Island Avenue, Edgewood Road, Cherry Hill Road, and to Seven Springs Village and Cherry Hill Park Campground is eliminated.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-30 20-30 20-30 20-30 30 January-June 2022 30 30 30 30 30
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Baltimore Avenue (Route 1) between Greenbelt Road (MD 193) and IKEA Center Boulevard is provided by TheBus route 17. • Alternative service on 38th Street is available on TheBus route 18. • Alternate service on Hamilton Street, 42nd Avenue between Oglethorpe Street and Queensbury Road, and Queensbury Road between 42nd Avenue and Prince George’s County Metrorail Station is provided by TheBus route 13.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,149 984 711 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 24% 24% 12% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
LAUREL LINE – ROUTES 89, 89M
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 13 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 801 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Eliminate Route 89. Run Route 89M all day. • Service on 5th Street between Main Street and Gorman Avenue; Gorman Avenue between 4th and 5th streets; and 4th Street between Cherry Lane and Gorman Avenue is eliminated.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30-50 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Alternate Route 89 service is available on Route 89M.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available on RTA Route 302 between Laurel and Greenbelt Metrorail Station.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 127 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 61% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 100% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HIGHWAY LINE – ROUTE A12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 26 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 2,725 1,539 957
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Reduce span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-22 30 45 60 30-60 January-June 2022 20-22 30 45 60 30-60
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route A12 service is maintained
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route A12 service is maintained
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,339 842 580 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY LINE – ROUTES B21, B22
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 22 Line Classification Commuter Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 627 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30-40 70-75 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route B21 and B22 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • No alternate service.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 201 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 68% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
BOWIE-BELAIR LINE – ROUTE B24
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 19 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 910 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30-35 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route B24 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available near the New Carrollton Metrorail Station only: o on Harkins Road between Ellin Road and Annapolis Road (MD 450) on routes F4, G14, and T18 and o on Annapolis Road (MD 450) between Harkins Road and the Beltway (I-495) on routes F4 and G14. • No alternate service is available in Bowie. AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 497 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 86% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
BOWIE-NEW CARROLLTON LINE – ROUTE B27
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 14 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 269 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route B27 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available near the New Carrollton Metrorail Station only: o on Harkins Road between Ellin Road and Annapolis Road (MD 450) on routes F4, G14, and T18 and o on Annapolis Road (MD 450) between Harkins Road and the Beltway (I-495) on routes F4 and G14. • No alternate service is available in Bowie.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 127 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 54% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
GREENBELT-TWINBROOK LINE – ROUTES C2, C4
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 62 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 9,102 6,951 5,318
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend Route C4 span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate Route C2. • Modify Route C4 as follows: o Regular routing between Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail Station and Veirs Mill Road & Randolph Road. o From Veirs Mill Road & Randolph Road, continue on Veirs Mill Road to Rockville Metrorail Station. • Reduce Route C4 span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES* (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 5-15 10-15 12-15 15-20 30 January-June 2022 5-15 10-15 12-15 15-20 30 *On combined C2, C4 segment.
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route C2 and C4 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service to Twinbrook Metrorail Station on Parklawn Drive and Randolph Road is available on Ride On Route 10. • Alternate service to the University of Maryland is available on Shuttle-UM. • Alternate service to Greenbelt Metrorail Station on Greenbelt Road and Cherrywood Lane is available on modified Route 83.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 5,553 5,100 4,192 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 15% 14% 15% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
BOWIE-NEW CARROLLTON LINE – ROUTE C8
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 26 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade C Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 2,675 1,427 n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Continue proposed first half of fiscal year adjustments.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 60 n/a n/a January-June 2022 60 60 60 n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route C8 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route C8 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 444 413 n/a Percentage affected 1 0% 0% n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
CLINTON LINE – ROUTES C11, C13
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 19 Line Classification Commuter Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 369 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 45-50 n/a n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route C11 and C13 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service between Clinton Park & Ride and Naylor Rd Metrorail Station (Green Line) and along Old Branch Avenue between Coventry Way and Allentown Road is available on TheBus Route 32.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 53 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 43% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
HILLCREST HEIGHTS LINE – ROUTES C12, C14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 12 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 708 237 n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Restore Saturday service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 60 n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route C12 and C14 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Iverson Street is available on Route P12 and TheBus Route 32. • Alternate service to Marlow Heights Shopping Center is available on Route D12. • Alternate service in Hillcrest Heights on 28th Parkway is available on TheBus Route 32.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 180 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 43% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
CENTRAL AVENUE LINE – ROUTES C21, C22, C26, C29
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 17 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 2,012 767 492
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Maintain FY21 span and frequency. • Extend peak-period Route C26 trips to Bowie Park & Ride via Bowie Gateway Center to partially replace service on routes B29 and C28. • Restore Saturday Route C29 service between Pointer Ridge and Bowie Park & Ride.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Maintain FY21 span and frequency. • Return Route C26 to regular routing between Largo Town Center Metrorail Station and East Kettering. • Eliminate Saturday Route C29 service between Pointer Ridge and Bowie Park & Ride.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Off- Saturday Sunday Peak* Late Evening Peak* (all days) July-December 2021 15 30 60 60 30 January-June 2022 15 30 60 60 30 *On combined C21, C22, C26 segment
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route C21, C22, C26, and C29 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route C21, C22, C26, and C29 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 892 412 294 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
OXON HILL-SUITLAND LINE – ROUTES D12, D13, D14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 32 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 4,077 2,541 1,852
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend Route D12 span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate routes D13 and D14. • Modify Route D12 as follows: o Eliminate D12 between Southern Ave Metrorail Station and Livingston Road & Oxon Hill Road. o Regular D12 routing between Livingston Road & Oxon Hill Road and Suitland Metrorail Station. o Extend D12 from Oxon Hill Road & Livingston Road to National Harbor via former NH1 routing. o Reduce Route D12 span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 12-15 30 30 30 30 January-June 2022 15 30 30 30 30
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Routes D12, D13, and D14 are maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Southern Avenue, Indian Head Highway (MD 210), and Allentown Road between Temple Hill Road and Old Branch Avenue is available on TheBus Route 37. • Alternate service on Southern Avenue, Indian Head Highway between Southern Avenue and Oxon Hill Road, St. Barnabas Road between Bock Road and Brinkley Road, Brinkley Road between St. Barnabas Road and Temple Hill Road, Temple Hill Road between Brinkley Road and Allentown Road, and Allentown Road between Temple Hill Road and Allentown Way is available TheBus Route 35.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,938 1,378 1,164 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 61% 39% 39% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
CHILLUM ROAD LINE – ROUTES F1, F2
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 17 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,454 725 555
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 60 60 60 n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F1 and F2 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022)
• Alternate service is available to Prince George’s Hospital Center on Route A12. • Alternate service is available on Eastern Avenue between Bunker Hill Road and Queens Chapel Road is available on Route G8.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 831 468 351 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 69% 69% 68% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
NEW CARROLLTON-SILVER SPRING LINE – ROUTE F4
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 45 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 5,945 3,850 2,407
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Reduce span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 12-15 15-20 22-30 30-35 60 January-June 2022 12-15 15-20 22-30 30-35 60
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F4 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route F4 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 3,544 2,782 1,907 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
NEW CARROLLTON-FORT TOTTEN LINE – ROUTE F6
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 23 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,887 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F6 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Riggs Road is available on Route R2. • Alternate service between West Hyattsville and Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail stations is available on TheBus Route 18. • Alternate service on Belcrest Road between Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail Station and Toledo Road is available on Route C4. • Alternate service Riverdale Road between Auburn Avenue and Finns Lane and at New Carrollton Metrorail Station is available on Route F4. • Service on Harkins Road and at New Carrollton Metrorail Station is available is available on Route T18.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 425 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 50% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
LANGLEY PARK-CHEVERLY LINE – ROUTE F8
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 23 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,241 828 444
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60-70 60-70 60-65 60 n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F8 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Cheverly Avenue between Landover Road and Cheverly Metrorail Station is available on TheBus Route 18. • Alternate service to Prince George’s Hospital Center is available on Route A12. • Alternate service on Rhode Island Avenue and Baltimore Avenue (Route 1) is available on Route 83. • Alternate service between West Hyattsville and Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail stations is available on TheBus Route 18.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 467 559 312 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 49% 48% 48% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
ARDWICK INDUSTRIAL PARK SHUTTLE LINE – ROUTE F12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 20 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 403 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F12 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternative service on Columbia Park Road between Cheverly Metrorail Station and Martin Luther King Jr. Highway is available on TheBus Route 18. • Alternative service on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway between Columbia Park Road and Greenleaf Road and on portions of Landover Road is available on Route A12. • Alternative service to Corporate Drive, Cobb Road, and Professional Place is available on TheBus Route 21.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 169 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 68% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
CHEVERLY-WASHINGTON BUSINESS PARK LINE – ROUTE F13
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 20 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 775 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F13 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Harkins Road and on Annapolis Road is available on Route T18. • Alternate service on Cheverly Avenue between Landover Road and Cheverly Metrorail Station is available on TheBus Route 18.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 286 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a 42% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
SHERIFF ROAD-CAPITOL HEIGHTS LINE – ROUTE F14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 32 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,966 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Continue proposed first half of fiscal year adjustments.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30-35 50 50 50 n/a January-June 2022 30-35 50 50 50 n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route F14 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route F14 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,000 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
GREENBELT-NEW CARROLLTON LINE – ROUTES G12, G14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 27 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 3,273 1,727 1,210
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate route G12. Only route G14 will run.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 15 30 30 30 January-June 2022 30 60 60 60 60
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route G12 and G14 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service to Doctors Community Hospital and Hanover Parkway south of Greenbelt Road is available on TheBus Route 16. • Alternate service to University Square and Crescent Road & Gardenway is available on Route G14.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,647 1,123 691 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 10% 10% 11% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
MARLOW HEIGHTS-TEMPLE HILLS LINE – ROUTES H11, H12, H13
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 12 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,321 508 372
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Eliminate routes H11 and H13 (peak-period only routes, Route H12 will operate in peak- periods). • Restore Sunday service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 60 60 n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Alternate H11 service is available on Branch Avenue on routes C12 and C14 and at Marlow Heights Shopping Center on routes C12, C14, D12, and H12. • Alternative H13 service is available on St. Barnabas Road at Pohanka Place on routes D12 and H12 and on St. Barnabas Road at Raleigh Road on Route D12.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate H11 service is available on Branch Avenue on routes C12 and C14 and at Marlow Heights Shopping Center on routes C12, C14, and D12. • Alternative H13 service is available on St. Barnabas Road at Pohanka Place on routes D12 and H12 and on St. Barnabas Road at Raleigh Road on Route D12. • Alternate service on Iverson Street is available on Route P12. • Alternate service at Marlow Heights Shopping Center and on Saint Barnabas Road is available on modified Route D12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 302 237 n/a Percentage affected 1 n/a 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 n/a 44% 38% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
BETHESDA-SILVER SPRING LINE – ROUTES J1, J2
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 37 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 5,195 2,798 1,935
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Operate Route J1 trips as Route J2 trips (eliminate J1 routing). • Extend Route J2 span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Continue proposed first half of fiscal year J1 elimination. • Reduce span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 10-15 15-20 25-30 25-30 30-60 January-June 2022 10-15 15-20 25-30 25-30 30-60
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Alternate service is available at most J1 bus stops on Route J2. • Alternate service on Rockledge Drive in Rock Spring Park is available on Ride On Route 96. • Alternate service on Jones Bridge Drive between Rockville Pike and Connecticut Avenue is available on Ride On Route 33.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available at most J1 bus stops on Route J2. • Alternate service on Rockledge Drive in Rock Spring Park is available on Ride On Route 96. • Alternate service on Jones Bridge Drive between Rockville Pike and Connecticut Avenue is available on Ride On Route 33.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 2,259 1,365 1,127 Percentage affected 1 1% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 1% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
MARLBORO PIKE LINE – ROUTE J12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 18 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 977 586 414
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 25-30 70 70 70 70 January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route J12 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Larchmont Avenue, portions of Marlboro Pike, and Forestville Road is available on modified Route K12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 513 343 285 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 19% 21% 24% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE-MARYLAND LINE – ROUTE K6
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 41 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 5,623* 4,731 3,498 *1,331 additional trips on Route K9.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend Route K6 span to add late-night service until 2 a.m. • If significant commuter ridership returns, restore weekday Route K6 service to pre-pandemic frequency and restore Route K9 service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Reduce Route K6 span to terminate service at midnight. • If K9 service was added: restore weekday Route K6 to pre-pandemic frequency and eliminate Route K9.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 12-20 20 15-30 40 30-40 January-June 2022 10-15 10-20 15-30 40 30-40
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route K6 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route K6 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 4,393 3,237 2,013 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
FORESTVILLE LINE – ROUTE K12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 23 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 2,587 1,049 774
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Modify Route K12 as follows: o Eliminate segment on Silver Hill Road between Suitland Metrorail Station and Pennsylvania Avenue. o Extend Route K12 from Pennsylvania Avenue & Silver Hill Road to Capitol Heights Metrorail Station via Silver Hill Road, Marlboro Pike, Larchmont Avenue, Chamber Avenue, and Capitol Heights Boulevard.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-30 30-45 60 60 60 January-June 2022 20-30 30-45 60 60 60
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route K12 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Silver Hill Road between Suitland Metrorail Station and Pennsylvania Avenue is available on Route P12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,001 549 427 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
CONNECTICUT AVENUE-MARYLAND LINE – ROUTE L8
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 30 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 2,059 n/a* n/a* *Weekend service provided by Montgomery County Ride On.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 30 n/a* n/a* n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a *Weekend service provided by Montgomery County Ride On.
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route L8 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Western Avenue is available on modified routes H2 and H4. • Alternate service on Western Avenue and on Connecticut Avenue between Western Avenue and East-West Highway is available on Ride On routes 1 and 11. • Alternate service on Connecticut Avenue north of Veirs Mill Road is available on Ride On Route 34; north of Weller Road on Ride On Route 41; and north of Aspen Hill Road on Ride On Route 26.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 750 n/a* n/a* Percentage affected 1 n/a* n/a* 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 n/a* n/a* 77% 2nd Half FY 2022 *Weekend service provided by Montgomery County Ride On.
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
NATIONAL HARBOR-SOUTHERN AVE LINE – ROUTE NH1
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 20 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,806 1,435 1,139
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 40 40 40 40 January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route NH1 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Southern Avenue and through Southview is available on Route P12. • Alternate service on Oxon Hill Road, at Oxon Hill Park & Ride, and to National Harbor is available on modified Route D12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 860 786 633 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 3% 4% 3% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
NATIONAL HARBOR-ALEXANDRIA LINE – ROUTE NH2
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 10 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade C Activity Tier 1
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 965 896 709
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Maintain FY21 span and frequency and restore weekend service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 30 30 30 30 January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route NH2 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service at National Harbor and Oxon Hill Park & Ride is available on modified route D12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 385 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 12% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
EASTOVER-ADDISON ROAD LINE – ROUTE P12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 44 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 6,316 5,041 3,271
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Reduce span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20 20-30 20-30 30 30 January-June 2022 20 20-30 20-30 30 30
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route P12 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route P12 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 3,274 2,995 2,194 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
OXON HILL-FORT WASHINGTON LINE – ROUTES P18, P19
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 19 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,264 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Eliminate Route P19.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Alternate service is available on Route P18.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available on Southern Avenue on Route A8 and on a portion of Southern Avenue on Route P12. • Alternate service on Indian Head Highway north of Oxon Hill Road is available on TheBus routes 35 and 37. • Alternate service to Oxon Hill Park & Ride is available on the restructured Route D12 and on TheBus Route 35.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 331 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 53% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
VEIRS MILL ROAD LINE – ROUTES Q1, Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 43 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 6.492 4,724 3,560
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES* (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 15 15 15 15 15 January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a *On combined Q1, Q2, Q4, Q4, Q6 segment.
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route Q1, Q2, Q4, Q5, and Q6 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Veirs Mill Road (MD 586) between Rockville Metrorail Station and Wheaton Metrorail Station is available on modified Route C4. • Alternate service on Georgia Avenue between Wheaton Metrorail Station and Silver Spring Metrorail Station is available on routes Y2, Y7, and Y8. • Alternate service to Montgomery College is available on Ride On routes 46, 55, and 101.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 3,016 2,778 2,235 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 10% 8% 8% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
RIGGS ROAD LINE – ROUTES R1, R2
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 32 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 3,900 1,267 930
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate Route R1 and maintain FY21 span and frequency on Route R2.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 10-30 35 60 60 60 January-June 2022 15-30 35 60 60 60
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route R1 and R2 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on 23rd Avenue is available on TheBus Route 18. • Alternate service on New Hampshire Avenue is available Rn route K6.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,779 701 555 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 2% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
QUEENS CHAPEL ROAD LINE – ROUTE R4
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 22 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,393 468 302
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 40 40 60-70 60-65 n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route R4 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Toledo Terrace and portions of Belcrest Road is available on Route C4. • Alternative service on portions of Belcrest Road and Queens Chapel Road is available on TheBus Route 18.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 623 320 226 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 58% 57% 56% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
KENILWORTH AVENUE LINE – ROUTE R12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 18 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,413 607 n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Maintain FY21 span and frequency and restore Saturday service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 60 60 n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route R12 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available on Greenbelt Road on Route G14; on Cherrywood Lane on modified Route 83 and Route G14; and through Franklin Park on TheBus Route 16.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 471 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 50% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
RIVER ROAD LINE – ROUTE T2
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 21 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,249 n/a* n/a* *Weekend service provided by Montgomery County Ride On.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 30 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route T2 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Limited alternative service in Rockville is available on Ride On routes 47, 56, and 301; on Falls Road on Ride On route 37; on River Road on Ride On routes 29 and 36; and in Friendship Heights on Ride On route 23.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 356 n/a* n/a* Percentage affected 1 n/a* n/a* 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 n/a* n/a* 47% 2nd Half FY 2022 *Weekend service provided by Montgomery County Ride On.
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
RHODE ISLAND AVENUE-NEW CARROLLTON LINE – ROUTE T14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 21 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,796 671 479
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Maintain FY21 span and frequency and restore Sunday service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Continue proposed first half of fiscal year adjustments.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-35 60 60 60 n/a January-June 2022 20-35 60 60 60 n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route T14 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route T14 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 960 388 n/a Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
ANNAPOLIS ROAD LINE – ROUTE T18
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 31 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 4,248 2,555 1,441
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Expand span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Reduce span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 10-15 20-30 25 35 n/a January-June 2022 10-15 20-30 25 35 n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route T18 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Route T18 service is maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 2,360 1,738 981 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
DISTRICT HEIGHTS-SUITLAND LINE – ROUTE V12
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 19 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,774 757 622
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 25-30 40 60 60 n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route V12 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service on Marlboro Pike is available on modified Route K12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 790 412 n/a Percentage affected 1 0% 0% n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 50% 53% n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
DISTRICT HEIGHTS-SEAT PLEASANT LINE – ROUTE V14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 27 Line Classification Coverage Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 1,548 845 602
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Maintain FY21 span and frequency and restore Sunday service.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-25 30 60 60 60 January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route V14 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available at Penn Mar Shopping Center on Route K12.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 701 445 320 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 69% 73% 72% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
BOCK ROAD LINE – ROUTE W14
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 31 Line Classification Commuter Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 669 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-60 60 n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route W14 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Very limited alternative service is available at stops on Bock Road and Indian Head Highway (MD 210) on TheBus Route 35; on Oxon Hill Road by Route D12; and on Southern Avenue by TheBus Route 35 and Route A8.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 251 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 n/a n/a 63% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
GEORGIA AVENUE-MARYLAND LINE – ROUTES Y2, Y7, Y8
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 46 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 7,159 4,551 3,550
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend Route Y2 span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Reduce Route Y2 span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES* (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 10 15 22-27 22-27 30 January-June 2022 10 15 22-27 22-27 30 *On combined Y2, Y7, Y8 segment.
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Routes Y2, Y7, and Y8 are maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Routes Y2, Y7, and Y8 are maintained.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 4,261 3,021 2,392 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
COLESVILLE-ASHTON LINE – ROUTE Z2
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 28 Line Classification Commuter Overall Grade B Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 825 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route Z2 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternative service on Colesville Road between New Hampshire Avenue and Silver Spring Metrorail Station is available on Route Z8.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 150 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 32% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
CALVERTON-WESTFARM LINE – ROUTE Z6
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 23 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 2,680 1,958 n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 30 n/a n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route Z6 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service is available between the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center (Silver Spring Metrorail Station) and White Oak on modified Route Z8 and at limited stops on Ride On’s Flash Blue and Orange routes. • Alternate service to Castle Boulevard and Briggs Chaney Park & Ride Lot is available on modified Route Z8 and Ride On’s Flash Orange route. • Alternate service to Burtonsville Crossing Park & Ride Lot is available on Ride On’s Flash Blue route.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 657 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% n/a n/a 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 13% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
LAUREL-BURTONSVILLE EXPRESS LINE – ROUTE Z7
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 26 Line Classification Commuter Overall Grade A Activity Tier 3
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 462 n/a n/a
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • No proposed changes.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Eliminate entire line.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 35-45 n/a n/a n/a n/a January-June 2022 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route Z7 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Alternate service between Laurel and Greenbelt Metrorail Station is available on RTA Route 302. • Alternate service between Burtonsville Crossing Park & Ride and Silver Spring Metrorail Station is available at limited stops on Ride On FLASH Blue and at limited stops between Tech Road and Silver Spring Metrorail Station on FLASH Orange. • Alternate service on Old Columbia Pike between Briggs Chaney Road and Randolph Road as well as stops on Columbia Pike between Tech Road and Silver Spring Metrorail Station is available on modified Route Z8.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 151 n/a n/a Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 47% n/a n/a 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.
FAIRLAND LINE – ROUTE Z8
SERVICE GUIDELINE SCORES
Line Benefit Score 24 Line Classification Framework Overall Grade B Activity Tier 2
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Winter 2019-2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Pre-Pandemic 3,007 2,375 2,630
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Extend span to add late-night service until 2 a.m.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • Modify routing between Columbia Pike and Industrial Parkway and Columbia Pike and Randolph Road to serve high ridership stops on route Z6 (which is proposed to be eliminated). Buses will serve stops on Industrial Parkway between Columbia Pike and Tech Road; Tech Road between Industrial Parkway and Broadbirch Drive; and Broadbirch Drive between Tech Road and Cherry Hill Road. • Reduce span to terminate service at midnight.
PROPOSED SERVICE FREQUENCIES (minutes)
Early Weekday Weekday Morning- FY 2022 Saturday Sunday Peak Off-Peak Late Evening (all days) July-December 2021 20-30 20-30 20-30 20-30 20-30 January-June 2022 20-30 20-30 20-30 20-30 20-30
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
1st half Fiscal Year 2022 (July-December 2021) • Route Z8 service is maintained.
2nd half Fiscal Year 2022 (January-June 2022) • No alternative service is available to bus stops on Old Columbia Pike between Tech Road and Randolph Road.
AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP
Fall 2020 Weekday Saturday Sunday Total Ridership 1,596 1,565 1,425 Percentage affected 1 0% 0% 0% 1st Half FY 2022 Percentage affected 1 8% 7% 7% 2nd Half FY 2022
1 – Estimated percent of trips that can no longer board at the same stop using Metrobus. Service provided by local jurisdictions is not included as alternatives.