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Metro to expand bus service next month

Metro announced on Thursday that in June it will expand the hours on 36 Metrobus routes and restore service on some lines to pre-pandemic levels.

Starting June 6, Metro said in a statement, the following routes will run until 2 a.m. seven nights a week:

  • D.C. Routes 32, 33, 36, 38B, 52, 70, 80, 92, A6, A8, G8, H4, L2, P6, S2, U5, V2, W2, W4 and X2
  • Maryland Routes A12, C4, D12, F4, J2, K6, P12, T18, Y2, Z8
  • Virginia Routes 1A, 7A, 10A, 16E, 23B, 28A, 38B

Service will be restored to pre-pandemic levels on the 60 and W3 routes in D.C., and the C29 in Maryland, on Saturdays.

Weekend service is restored to Route 62, in D.C., and weekday service to Routes 18J, 23B, 23T, 26A and 28F in Virginia.

There will also be new timetables for a number of routes in D.C. and Maryland. Check the timetables for details.

And starting July 10, the Fairfax Connector will take over the routes of the 3T, 15K, 3A, 29C and 29W buses. You can find out more about that on the Fairfax Connector site.

Washington Manassas Airport cleared to offer commercial airline flights

Washington Manassas Airport, formerly known as Manassas Regional Airport, has taken a big step toward its goal of offering passenger service. The airport, which is owned by the city of Manassas, Virginia, received its FAA Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, a designation required before commercial airlines can begin service. During a ceremony Monday, FAA Associate Administrator Dan Edwards presented a framed version of the certificate to airport leaders.  Edwards said it's "extremely rare" for an existing airport that caters to private flights to clear this hurdle. 
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