WMATA expands the Trip Planner

The WMATA trip planner has added mapping capabilities with walking directions so that transit riders can get more detailed directions to specific addresses from subway stations and bus stops.

The Trip Planner system (which is located on the top right of the WMATA website) has been expanded to provide information for stops on the Virginia Railway Express, Maryland Commuter Rail, Montgomery County's RideOn bus system, and the Fairfax County Connector bus system.

It's not perfect. I entered the address for the Birchmere Music establishment in Arlington County, and because I entered "Mt." Vernon instead of "Mount Vernon" the address was not recognized, until I spelled it out.

Still, this is a very useful service.

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