According to Metro data, more than 31,000 riders visited Metro’s reporting website within the first 18 hours, and thousands shared their results on social media. Many WMATA executives also rank in the top 10% of users. General Manager Randy Clark ranks in the top 1 percent of riders, and Chief Customer Experience and Engagement Officer Sarah Mayer, who has been in the region for only six months in 2023, ranks among the top 1 percent of riders. Ranked in the top 6%.
“With data in hand, customers can learn how much transit means to them in their lives.A statement from Metro says people can choose their bus route, bus operator or favorites. was seen showing some love for the railway line. “Plus, it was really fun to see a little bit of friendly competition between transport users for position.”
Janelle Pagatz, who has lived in Washington, D.C., for 14 years and now lives between Cleveland Park and Woodley Park, has taken 235 rail trips and 309 bus trips, totaling 1,504 miles, putting her in the top 1% of passengers. I was excited to find out that I was ranked. Her 2023 Metro Report.
“I feel like [an] This is where the results were unleashed,” she told the Post. According to Metro data, some of the top riders average more than seven rides a day.
Pagatz, who didn’t own a car while living in the area, says public transportation is a much better option. “I love that the driver picks me up in a very expensive, temperature-controlled tank,” she said. Every day, she takes the L2 bus to and from work, and she loves meeting and conversing with her neighbors. “That’s something you don’t get with a private car,” she said.
Ahmad Abu-Khalaf In contrast, when he feels a little overwhelmed; I saw his metro report. “I could do a little better,” he thought.
Abu Khalaf, who lives near Union Station, was in the top 40% of subway users in 2023, taking 39 rail trips and zero bus trips. his report. He said he mostly avoids buses because of their proximity to Union Station and because online bus schedule systems are often inaccurate.
Just because Abu Karaf isn’t one of the top riders doesn’t mean he isn’t doing his part to reduce his carbon footprint. According to the report, he saved 33 kilograms of carbon dioxide. “We were using more e-bike rentals last year, but that wasn’t captured,” he said.
Richmond resident Henry Bendon collected 15 train trips and four bus trips in 2023, according to Metro. report. He says this is mainly because they live in areas without subways. “I thought the rankings should have been lower,” he said. However, he still remained in the top 63%.
The report comes about a month after Metro predicted a $750 million deficit in next year’s operating budget. Unless additional funding is secured, this could force the closure of 10 Metrorail stations and significantly reduce 67 of 135 bus routes, according to a statement from Metro.
Pagatz said: [the reports] It shows how important it is to fund the system so it can provide more frequent and reliable service. ”
For Bendon, this report is motivation enough to consider riding the metro more. “I’ll definitely listen to more music in December because I want to increase my stats on Spotify,” he wrapped. “Let me tell you this: I added the fare to my SmarTrip balance even though I wasn’t even in town.”