DC Transit: WMATA Metro Times 3.6.6

DC Transit utilizes the real-time data provided by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to deliver accurate arrival times for DC Metro and bus services. This application offers a range of functionalities designed to enhance the user experience while navigating public transportation in the Washington DC area.

Features:

• Comprehensive Trip Planner for navigating Washington DC and Baltimore, supporting WMATA, DC Circulator, Arlington Transit (ART), DC Streetcar, PG County Maryland Transit, Fairfax CUE, and UMD Shuttle Transit.
• Alarm function to receive notifications before bus departures.
• Current weather forecast accessible within the app.
• Real-time arrival information for DC Metro, buses, and streetcars.
• In-app Metro Service Alerts for timely updates.
• Option to save frequently used stops as favorites.
• Location-based search for nearby transit stops.
• Route-based stop searching capabilities.
• Real-time bus and streetcar locations visualized on a map.
• Route path information displayed alongside stop lists on the map.
• Offline usability feature for convenience during commuting.
• Inclusion of DC metro maps to assist with trip efficiency.
• Pull to refresh functionality for live updates.
• Ability to share arrival times for buses and streetcars with others.
• Street View option to identify your current WMATA stop with ease.
• Access to full scheduled arrival times for all services.
• Metro Service alerts presented directly on the real-time arrival screen without manual searching required for service impacts.

Supported Transit:

• WMATA (DC Metro and Bus)
• Arlington Transit (ART)
• DC Circulator and DC Streetcar
• Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
• Fairfax Connector Shuttle Transit
• Maryland MARC
• Maryland Rail
• Maryland Metro
• Maryland Transit
• Maryland Commuter Bus
• Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland
• Harbor Connector
• Towson University
• Towson Loop
• Loudoun County Transit
• TransIT Services of Frederick County

The Trip Scheduler feature assists users in planning station-to-station journeys, managing transfers efficiently, while providing essential information regarding time, distance, and fare estimates. Additionally, users can stay informed of the latest WMATA news, advisories, and system alerts that might affect their travel plans.

Please note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by WMATA. It utilizes NextBus and GTFS data for functionality. Foreground location permission is required for optimal operation of the alarm feature. The application includes real-time information such as bus and subway times within WMATA, along with a bus tracker and metro/train tracker functionalities across Washington DC.