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A Metro University Passfor American Universitystudents
Starting Fall 2017, Metro has partnered with CarnegieMellon Heinz College to bring you U Pass. U Pass isaMetroconvenientand smartwayAmericanfor collegestudents totohas partneredwithUniversitytravel around DC, Maryland,andVirginia.Forthebring you U Pass . U Pass is a convenient andequivalent to 1 a day (included in the cost ofsmart way forstudentsridesto travelaroundattendance),youcollegehave unlimitedon Metrorail,DC, Marylandand Virginia.For the busesequivalentMetrobusand WMATAexpress/shuttleduringtothevalidity dates.datesbelow. 1 U Passa day (includedin theSeecostof attendance),you have unlimited rides on Metrorail, MetrobusFalland WMATA express/shuttle buses during theseAugust 28, 2017 – December 15, 2017*U Pass validity dates:* The U Pass is not valid during winter break.Fall: 8/12/2019 – 12/25/2019SpringSpring:January16, 2018May 11, 2018Spring:1/6/2020– –5/20/2020The University Pass cannot be used with MetroAccess paratransit servicesTheUniversityPass cannotusedwithD.C.MetroAccessorregionalpartner services(i.e. ART,beCUE,DASH,Circulator, Fairfaxparatransitservicesor ommuterBus, PRTC,Ride One,Ride OnExpress,TheBusDASH,and MTA,D.C.etc.) Circulator, Fairfax Connector, LoudounCUE,Commuter Bus, PRTC, Ride On, Ride On Express, The Busand MTA, etc.)
How much does it cost?The price of the U Pass is included in your cost ofattendance for a flat fee of 1.00 a day.Can my family use my U Pass?The U Pass can’t be used by anyone other than thestudent to whom the card is issued, is non-transferableand may be confiscated by WMATA if misused. WMATAreserves the right to request a school ID to verify the cardholder.What are Metrorail hours of operation?M-Th5am – 11:30pmFri5am – 1amSat7am – 1amSun8am – 11pmSubject to change.Where can I find travel information?The Metro website is wmata.com and the website forU Pass is wmata.com/Upass.What if I lose my U Pass?Contact your U·Pass administrator directly to report a lostor stolen card. A 20 replacement fee will be chargedin person. Only one replacement card will be issued persemester.What if my U Pass card doesn’t work?Before you contact your U·Pass administrator regardinga damaged or non-functioning card, please give yourcard to a station manager to review. Your card may havebecome “inverted” by failure to “tap out” of the rail systemproperly. Please be sure to tap in and tap out tocomplete your trip.Can I transfer funds from my SmarTrip card to myU Pass?At this time you may not combine SmartTrip funds withyour U Pass.
Emergency ContactsWMATA Customer Service: (202) 637-7000Transit Police: (202) 962-2121Trip PlannerKnow where you want to go but don’tknow the way? Use our Trip Planner atwmata.com/rider tools/tripplanner to mapthe route. The Trip Planner is also available formobile devices or over the phone by calling(202) 637-7000.MetroAlertsMetroAlerts is a free emailand text message service that notifies you ofMetro changes and disruptions. Alerts can besent to any device capable of receiving emailor text messages. This is an automatic servicethat you receive. To opt out go towww.metroalerts.info/logon.aspx
busETAWondering when the bus will arrive? CallbusETA at (202) 637-7000 to find out.You can also access busETA predictionsvia cell phone by simply sending a text message.Simply locate the three or seven digit bus stop codenumber (example ID 1001024) located on the busstop sign and text WMATA 1001024 to 41411.Within moments, you will receive estimated arrivaltimes for your bus stop code.AccessibilityAll Metrorail stations, railcars, andbuses are easily accessible. Our stationsfeature: accessible parking near stationentrances, station information in Braille, and extrawide faregates. All stations have elevators anddirectional signs indicating elevator locations.Railcars feature gap reducers between the car andplatform, barriers between cars, and emergencyintercoms accessible to wheelchair users that includeinstructions in Braille. Metrobuses lower for easyboarding, include wheelchair securements, andfeature audio and visual stop announcements oncertain buses. Both railcars and buses offer priorityseating for senior citizens and people with disabilities.For detailed information including other Metroaccessibility features, see our Metro Accessibilitypage: wmata.com/accessibility
Metro offers you access to tons of internships,educational experiences, shopping, sportingevents, concerts, museums, and dining.Let U Pass open the gates to travel acrossthe region using both Metrobus and Metrorailwherever and whenever you want.AIRPORTSRonald Reagan Washington NationalRonald Reagan Washington National Airport Baltimore-Washington InternationalThurgood MarshallGreenbelt Transfer to Metrobus B30 airport shuttleDulles InternationalWiehle-Reston East Transfer to Washington FlyerHISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODSAdams MorganWoodley Park Capitol HillCapitol South , Union Station , Eastern Market ,Potomac Ave ChinatownGallery Place Dupont CircleDupont Circle GeorgetownFoggy Bottom-GWU , Rosslyn Logan CircleDupont Circle Old Town AlexandriaKing Street-Old Town
ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS CENTERSWalter E. Washington Convention CenterMt. Vernon Sq D.C. ArmoryStadium-Armory FedEx FieldMorgan Boulevard GWU Charles E. Smith Athletic CenterFoggy Bottom-GWU Nationals ParkNavy Yard-Ballpark RFK StadiumStadium-Armory Verizon CenterGallery Place GALLERIES, MUSEUMS & LIBRARIESRenwick GalleryFarragut North , Farragut West NewseumArchives National Museum of African ArtSmithsonian Library of CongressCapitol South
SystemMapRed Line Glenmont / Shady GroveOrange Line New Carrollton / ViennaLegendBlue Line Franconia-Springfield / Largo TGreen Line Branch Ave / Greenbeltwmata.comYellow Line Huntington / Mt Vernon Sq / FCustomer Information Service: 202-637-7000TTY Phone: 202-962-2033Metro Transit Police: 202-962-2121Silver Line Wiehle-Reston East / Largo ToShady GroveRockvilleTwinbrookWhite FlintGrosvenor-StrathmoreMedical CenterBethesdaFriendship HeightsCleveland ParkWoodley ParkColuHeZoo/Adams MorganDupont CircleFarragut North5AtoIADRosslynArlington CemeteryPentagonPentagon CityAle xandriaAle xandriaFairfax CoFranconia-SpringfieldMetro is accessible.WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUT HORITY 2017No SmokingAWa
o Eating orDrinkingNo Animals(except service animals)
Station FeaturesBus to AirportStationin ServiceParkingwn CenterHospitalUnder ConstructionAirportort TottenFull-Time ServiceService operatesMonday-Friday10:00am - 3:00pm7:30pm - CloseAll day Saturday & SundayConnecting Rail Systemswn CenterGlenmontWheatonForest GlenSilver SpringGreenbeltB30toBWICollege Park-U of MdTakomaPrince George’s PlazaWest HyattsvilleFort TottenmbiaghtsBrookland-CUAU Stfrican-Amer Civilr Mem’l/CardozoRhode Island AveMcPhersonSqNoMa-Gallaudet UBrentwoodNew CarrolltonLandoverUnion StationCheverlyDeanwoodMinnesota AveRonald ReaganWashington National AirportBraddock RdKing St-Old TownEisenhower AveHuntingtonMap is not to scale
No Audio(without earphones)No Litteringor SpittingNo Dangerous orFlammable Items
See Something Say SomethingSee a package or behavior thatdoesn’t seem quite right? Reportit right away to police or transitemployees in person, or call (202) 962-2121Suspicious Objects: Bags, boxes, or other packages left unattendedon the buses, trains, in stations, or on train tracks Exposed wiring, leaks, strange smells, or othersigns of potential tampering on buses and trainsSuspicious Behavior: Placing packages or luggage in differentcompartments other than those occupied Tampering with cameras, safety systems,machinery, or other sensitive equipment Entering unauthorized areas of trains or busstations Clothing that’s disproportionate to the body typeof a person
SafetyAt Metrorail our main priority iskeeping passengers safe.We’re dedicated to helpingour customers get to theirdestinations safely and on time. Here are somehelpful tips to ensure your safety:Escalator Safety: Don’t run Don’t trip on the escalator; lift your feet Don’t block the escalator Hold the handrail while the escalator is in motion Don’t push Keep loose clothing away from sides where itcan be caughtRail Safety: Don’t push other passengers Don’t run to the train, floors could be slipperyand wet Stand away from the edge of the platform untilthe train comes to a complete stop Don’t try to hold the doors open Keep your personal belongings clear of theclosing doors
EmergenciesIf there’s a problem or emergency onyour train, look for the intercom at eitherend of the car. Push and release the redbutton once to call the train operatorand report the problem. Do not hold thebutton in.In an emergency, please stay on the train and followthe operator’s instructions. You are much safer onthe train than on the tracks or tunnel walkwaysbecause the train’s electric power runs along therails. Until an official guides you, it’s not safe to beon the tracks.Protecting Your PropertyBe sure to protect all of your belongings whiletraveling throughout the Metro system.Tips: When listening to music, keep it to amoderate level so you can hearsurrounding activity When you’re not using your phone,keep it out of sight When using electronic devices, avoid standing orsitting near doors of railcars and busesReport lost items online anytime atwmata.com or by phone from 11am – 5pm(TU – FR) at (202) 962-1195
BikesMetrorail is bike-friendly. You canbring your bike through the front orback (not the middle doors) duringoff-peak hours (7:00am – 10:00am& 4:00pm-7:00pm). You can also put your bike onMetrobuses using the front rack.MetroAccessMetroAccess is a shared ride, doorto-door, paratransit service for peoplewhose disability prevents them fromusing the bus or rail. MetroAccesscustomer service representatives areavailable during all MetroAccess operating hours.Call (301) 562-5360, press 2 for trip status, andpress 2 once more to speak to a customer servicerepresentative.InternshipsMetro knows that—as a collegestudent—you want to play hard, butalso work hard. Not only does our cityprovide you with shopping, sportingevents, concerts, and museums, but italso connects you to some of the most prestigiousjobs and internships in the nation. If you’reinterested in working on the Hill, take the Orangeor Blue Line to Capitol South station. Want to bea zoologist? Take the Red Line to Woodley Parkstation and visit the National Zoo.Interested in working at Metro? Review openopportunities at wmata.com/careers
When it comes to stopping sexualharassment, we’re all on board.Every rider has the right to safe and comfortabletransit. In an effort to stop harassment, Metro continues to work closely with Metro Transit Police, SSH(Stop Street Harassment), and CASS (Collective Action for Safe Spaces). If you experience (or witness)any instance of sexual harassment, please report itusing one of the following methods: text “MyMTPD” call 202.962.2121 email harassment@wmata.com tell a station managerAdditional Tips to Combat Harassment Before leaving, share your travel itinerary withsomeone close. Familiarize yourself with Metro’s hours ofoperation. Plan your trip using Metro’s Trip Planner tools. Get to know our rail safety features (emergencycall boxes, station managers, etc.) Understand your surroundings. Public transit cancreate a false sense of security. Make peopleearn your trust over time.
Terms of UseThe University Pass, is not transferable and may be confiscated by WMATA andits holder may be subject to criminal prosecution if it is misused or presented fortransportation by any person other than the Eligible full-time student to whom it isissued. The School will notify its students of the requirements of this provision.WMATA maintains the right to inspect the University Pass used by an Eligiblefull-time student and to ask the Eligible full -time student for another form ofidentification to ensure that the University Pass is being used by the person to whomit is issued. Further, WMATA maintains the right to deny an Eligible full-time studentaccess to WMATA transit system if the Eligible full-time student does not possessboth the University Pass and a photo ID to verify that the University Pass holder isactually the Eligible full-time student identified on the University Pass.The Student acknowledges that changes may be made by WMATA in the level and/or times of Metrobus and Metrorail service during the term of this Agreementfor the safe and efficient operation of the WMATA transit system. Student agreesthat neither she/he nor the school shall be entitled to a refund or credit of all or aportion of the cost of the University Pass if service is delayed, is not provided, orif the student’s University Pass is destroyed, lost, misplaced, damaged, defective,misused or stolen.Student Privacy WaiverStudent hereby agrees to the release of his or her full name or student number bySchool to WMATA for University Pass activation, registration and fare enforcementby WMATA.MetroAlertsStudents may opt-in or opt-out of MetroAlerts at any time at http://www.metroalerts.info/logon.aspx. MetroAlerts is a free alert service that deliversinformation on applicable Metrorail and Metrobus service changes to subscriber’sdesktop or mobile device.Examples of Possible Problems: Metro provides information to ourcustomers on the status of Metro operations and services via text messaging assoon as the serving computer receives the information. However, there may bea slight delay during the time that the information is received and recorded. Inaddition, there may be minor delays between the time that the serving computersends the information and the time that the customer’s service provider deliversthe information to the customer. In the event of a computer network system crash,Metro may not be able to update in
U Pass is a convenient and smart way for college students to travel around DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For the equivalent to 1 a day (included in the cost of attendance), you have unlimited rides on Metrorail, Metrobus and WMATA express/shuttle buses during the U Pass validity dates. 1 a day (included in the cost of attendance), See dates below.
