WMATA Bowie bus line cuts proposed; Metro public hearing tomorrow in New Carrollton

By Mike Rauck

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is holding open houses and public hearings to provide information and solicit feedback for the organization’s fiscal year 2021 budget.  The closest event to Bowie is taking place Tuesday night, February 25th at 6:00pm, Metro Points Hotel, 8500 Annapolis Road, New Carrollton.  An open house will begin at 6:00pm, and the public hearing will begin at 6:30pm.

The proposed plans include cutting two Bowie area bus lines:  the C28 Pointer Ridge route and the B29 Crofton-New Carrollton line which includes stops on Northview Drive, including the commuter parking lot.  A Metro report indicates that these bus lines are experiencing low ridership. The B21 and B22 bus lines will still service the Bowie Park & Ride Lot on Northview Drive if C28 and B29 lines are shut down.

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