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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · 8d

Good Morning, hoes.

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Metro @wmata.com · Aug 26

We asked and you answered! 🗳️

Last week, we asked you to vote on the exterior design for our new 8000-series rail fleet. 🚇

We received over 20,000 votes.

The winner was clear…

Check it out below! 🎉

Thank you for voting & taking part in Metro history!

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Metro @wmata.com · Aug 26

Need something to smile about today? We’re in the home stretch of summer construction!

Over the weekend, our team was hard at work making fence repairs. We care about every detail! ⛓️‍💥

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · Aug 25

Fun joining @mayorbowser.bsky.social to welcome students in the District back to school today! Team @wmata.com is here to support all students throughout the DMV getting safely to school to help the next generation build their dreams. Wishing you all a successful school year!

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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · Aug 25

Life has been whooping my ass lately, but I’ve been getting up everyday and putting my best foot forward. That alone makes me feel great. 🥲

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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · Aug 25

I can’t wait to treat myself. 🥰

Metro @wmata.com · Aug 25

📣 NOW OPEN 📣

Our pop-up shop is BACK & we definitely understood the ✨ assignment ✨ with our new line of Metro U merch! 🙂‍↕️

Shop A+ fits now through Sep 12! Visit 300 7th St SW, Mon-Fri from 10am-6pm or shop online: dcmetrostore.com 🤎

➡️ www.wmata.com/about/news/T...

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · Jun 26

A 1st for me, got to catch a bus operator in training on her route with a platform line instructor. A safe quick trip with a busy bus. Pls join me in welcoming Habeba to @wmata.com as she completes her training over the next few weeks. #wmata

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Metro @wmata.com · Jun 25

This weekend, free shuttle buses replace trains between Takoma and Rhode Island Avenue stations. No Red Line service at Fort Totten Station and Brookland-CUA Station closed. The new bus network starts Sunday! Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/W...

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Metro @wmata.com · Jun 23

As a result of the heat, we are reducing speeds on above-ground track for safety reasons. Please plan additional travel time.

Stay cool out there!

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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · Jun 10

Highlights from my first #DCWorldPride Festival this weekend with my BFF Jamie. We stopped by beloved’s (Metro) @wmata.com tent and grabbed free pride merchandise to add to my already growing collection. 🌈 #WMATA

My personal highlights from this weekend’s DC World Pride Festival with my BFF Jamie.

My new Metro Pride swag featuring assorted fans, sunglasses, glasses cleaning cloth, magnet, stickers, popsocket, and luggage tags.

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Metro @wmata.com · May 31

Paws up for Binki, our first Critical Incident K9! After months of training, she’s been certified by the US Police Canine Assoc as a therapy dog. She *jumps* at the chance to help with crisis intervention & customer outreach. Learn more about her on Instagram (@metroforward)

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · May 30

@wmata.com World Pride 🚇 in the wild! Tag Metro when you see our welcome bus and train! #wmata

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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · May 30

Twitter is down.

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · May 29

Joined @mayorbowser.bsky.social to kick off a big summer for the region and Metro!
- We’re increasing service for World Pride June 6-8, + 🟡🚇 to Greenbelt.
- New way to pay for Metrorail - just tap a credit or debit card
- Our brand new MetroPulse app helps you navigate and report issues

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · May 29

Thank you to @nacto.bsky.social for having me speak with @wmata.com incredible
Partners DDot, Baltimore City DOT & @ LA DOT moderator. This is a group who walks the walk and humbled to be part of an industry doing so much to impact people’s lives positively. Enjoy riding America’s Metro System!

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · May 28

We said Tap Ride Go would be live on rail by end of May and before World Pride and proud to say Team Metro delivered. Today you can now use your credit or debit card to use @wmata.com 🚇. Incredible effort by team & partners to make America’s Metro System even better! #wmata

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Metro @wmata.com · May 28

Tap. Ride. Go. is LIVE! 💳 Thanks to our Board Members & partners from Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Littlepay, Cubic Transportation Systems, and STraffic for joining us – alongside local celebs 🐷🦅🐼 – to make this announcement! More on contactless payments: www.wmata.com/about/news/C...

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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · May 28

I’m two attitudes away from cutting somebody.

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Metro @wmata.com · May 28

Our World Pride themed bus in the wild! 🌎 You can find it on the tracker under “Special Edition”: wmata.com/live

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · May 28

Today we celebrated Transit Oriented Development in MD w/ @govwesmoore.bsky.social @mkorman.bsky.social Marc Elrich @marylanddot.bsky.social Natali gonzalez for helping us announce Hines as the developer at N.Bethesda. Where Metro goes, community grows!

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Metro @wmata.com · May 21

Metro is ready for the world! 🌎 As we gear up for World Pride, we’re providing more service & customer convenience to get locals & visitors where they need to go. PLUS, wrapped trains & bus will be out in the system this weekend! Check out our guide: wmata.com/about/news/M...

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Metro @wmata.com · May 4

Shop our posters and metal prints: dcmetrostore.com/products/wma...

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Metro @wmata.com · May 4

Choose wisely. ⚔️ Which side will you ride with? The balance of the Metro system is in your hands, young padawan. 🚇✨ May the 4th be with you!

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Metro @wmata.com · Apr 28

Your feedback drives our success! The customer satisfaction survey is back. Take a moment to share your thoughts on our services.

🚌 Metrobus survey: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🚇 Metrorail survey: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Thanks for being our customers!

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Sam Jensen @isamjensen.com · Apr 24

I love this weather. I’m able to have my blinds and windows open, which improves mental health up in here.

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