
photo by Fritz Myer
From WMATA:
“In alignment with Metro’s Strategic Transformation Plan, the Metro Board of Directors has adopted a banning policy, which will take effect on June 2, 2025, or on a later date as may be necessary for all administrative processes to be in place.
The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex or sex-related crime or any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.
Currently, MTPD may ban a person for up to 24 hours if they violate the passenger conduct rules in Metro’s Tariff, which includes abusive, unacceptable, or unsafe conduct.
Under the new policy, the banning period will apply as follows: (more…)