Friend,

Whether you ride the bus every day, once in a while, or only a few times a year, big changes are coming. That's because WMATA's redesigning our Metrobus system for the first time in its 50-year history. That's a big deal, and it's good news -- the District's neighborhoods have changed a lot in the past 50 years, and we need a bus network ready for both today and tomorrow.

I want to know what you would change, you like (that's important too!), and any other ideas you have.

The proposed "Better Bus Network" plan includes modified and new routes, upgraded facilities, additional bus lanes, and more. It's worth the time to take a look, as it's more than likely your regular routes and trips will be impacted (you can see exactly how here with WMATA's trip planner).

Before the comment period closes later this month, I'll be providing feedback to WMATA. And I want to hear what you think about the plan to inform that feedback — so join me next week to discuss the proposed changes to Ward 6 bus routes, ask questions, and comment on the plans. RSVP here.

WHAT: Ward 6 Better Bus Initiative & Network Redesign Town Hall with Councilmember Charles Allen

WHEN: Wednesday, June 14, 7:30-8:30pm

WHERE: Watkins Elementary School, 420 12th Street, SE

Hope to see you there!

Charles Allen

P.S. - If you can't make it Wednesday night, you can still get me your feedback right now on this form. I'll take what I hear and see from the town hall and this form to help craft my official recommendations to WMATA.