New York Avenue Metro Station anniversary

New York Avenue Metro Station
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From the NOMA Business Improvement District:

Happy Anniversary to the New York Avenue Metro Station!

Five years ago, the New York Avenue Metro Station transformed our neighborhood. To celebrate this milestone, the NoMa BID is treating all-comers to free coffee Friday morning (tomorrow)! Stop by our tables at either Metro entrance on Friday, December 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for a free hot beverage, courtesy of our local coffee shops, Pound Coffee, Au Bon Pain, and Uptown Cafe.

About the New York Avenue Metro Station

This Metro station opened in 2005, and was the first infill station - meaning it was the first station built between two existing stations, in the Metrorail system. Through a unique public/private partnership, $120 million was raised from private property owners, District government, and federal government.

Now this station boasts a daily ridership approaching 10,000, making it the third-fastest growing station in the Metrorail system. It was also the first Metrorail station to incorporate a bike trail (the Metropolitan Branch Trail) in its design.

See the WMATA press release, Ridership growth, station a catalyst for economic development."