Posts tagged Metrogreater
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Compass roses now point you in the right direction from Metro Center and three other stations
In time for (would be) peak cherry blossoms, WMATA has installed the first set of compass rose decals at four Metro stations in downtown DC. Keep reading…
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Metro follows through on your winning MetroGreater idea, will add compass roses outside stations
Last year, Greater Greater Washington launched MetroGreater, a contest that allowed readers to suggest ideas they thought would improve Metro. The winner was an idea for compass roses at Metro station entrances, and Metro is now moving forward with installing them. Look for compass roses at four test stations downtown and near the Mall just in time for Cherry Blossom season. Keep reading…
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Why can’t Metro change how it runs escalators, what info its signs display, or how easy it is to walk on station stairs?
There will soon be compass roses outside of every Metro station to help riders find their way thanks to our MetroGreater contest. This was a great idea, but so were others, like making the system’s escalators and signs more sensible and making dimly-lit stairs easier to walk on. Here’s why those ideas didn’t win. Keep reading…
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Why can’t Metro label escalators “walk left, stand right” or label where doors will stop on the platform?
Over 1,000 Metro riders submitted ideas for our recent MetroGreater contest. Two came up most often, but are sadly not possible: Signs or markings to encourage people to stand to the right on the escalators, and decals to show where the doors will stop on the platforms. Here’s why they couldn’t be winners. Keep reading…
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Should Metro change its rules to allow bikes during rush hour?
Today, Metro does not allow standard bikes on its trains during rush hour. But one of the ideas that came through MetroGreater was to reverse that policy and allow bikes at all times of day. Some of our contributors (as well as some well-known members of the local media…) think it’s a good idea, while others don’t. According to WMATA spokesman Richard Jordan,… Keep reading…
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And the MetroGreater winner is…
You’ve voted, and the winning idea in the MetroGreater contest is… [drum roll] … installing compass roses at the entrances to Metro stations! Keep reading…
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Diane Rehm cast her MetroGreater vote. Have you? Voting closes tomorrow at midnight.
The votes are rolling in! So far more than 1,200 people have cast their votes and rated the ten MetroGreater finalists. Voting closes at 11:59 pm on Friday, August 26th. We’ll announce the winner next week. Riders like you submitted nearly 1,400 ideas for quick ways Metro can improve the rider experience. A MetroGreater jury comprised of riders, advocates, and WMATA staff… Keep reading…
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System maps on the ceilings of cars? Color blind-friendly dots on sign posts? These are the last 2 MetroGreater finalists!
You have a few more days to vote for your favorite MetroGreater finalists before voting closes at midnight on Friday, August 26th! We’ve told you about eight of the ten finalists over the last few weeks. Here are the last two: System map decals for ceilings of cars and color-blind friendly dots on sign posts. Keep reading…
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Compass rose decals? More direct priority seating signs? Here are two more MetroGreater finalists.
This week is the last week to vote on your favorite MetroGreater finalists! Before voting closes at midnight Friday, we’re telling you about each finalist idea. Today’s featured finalists: Compass rose decals at station exits and more direct priority seating signs. Keep reading…
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Split stanchions in rail cars? A reverse commuter parking pass? Here are two more MetroGreater finalist ideas.
Last week we announced the MetroGreater finalists. Between now and August 26th, when voting closes, we want to tell you more about each finalist idea. Today’s featured finalists: Install split stanchions in (some) rail cars and create a reverse commuter parking pass. Keep reading…