Bus Routes and Stops

Mission

Bus stops are critical elements in the District of Columbia's provision of a safe, timely, and convenient transit system. While the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) determines the location of bus stops, DDOT shall coordinate with WMATA and review and revise bus routes and stops within the District's transportation system. (DDOT Establishment Act, D.C. Code §50-921.04).

Procedures & Services

DDOT will accept requests for new bus stops, bus stop removals, bus stop relocations, and other bus stop improvement requests at stops within the District.

Bus Stop FAQs, Bus Stop Change Request Criteria, and Bus Stop Change Request Form 

• WMATA - Bus Maps/Bus Timetables

See Related

Additional Information

Legal References

• DCMR 10-A407.26: Bus Stop Improvements

Design Standards & Specifications

• DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Chapter 29.14: Bus Stops

• DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Chapter 43.13.4: Bus Stop Signage

Transportation Plans & Studies

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Other Resources

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