WMATA Seeks Input On 2nd Entrance Crystal City Metrorail Station

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority are seeking the public's input on adding a second entrance to the Crystal City Metrorail Station.

A second entrance would increase capacity at one of the busiest stations in the county. It would also help accommodate more riders in one of the fasting growing areas of the county.

The second entrance is being considered for the east end of the station, near 18th Street S and Crystal Drive. This location would provide easier access to Crystal Drive and both the VRE Metroway transit stations. The second entrance plan also includes elevator upgrades, improving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and making access to the elevator more convenient. The second entrance would also serve as an additional emergency exit for the station.

The deadline for submitting input on the proposed second entrance is Friday, July 23, at 5 p.m.

Metro will be hosting a public hearing on the second entrance on Tuesday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. Participants can submit their testimony by calling 855-925-2801 and entering the meeting code 8137. No preregistration is required.

To participate in the virtual meeting or to submit video testimony, participants must preregister by sending an email to speak@wmata.com by 5 p.m., on Monday, July 12. Information on how to join the video meeting will be provided once preregistration is confirmed.

Written testimony can be submitted via wmata.com/plansandprojects or by mail to: Office of the Secretary, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 600 Fifth St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

More information about the project is available on Arlington County's website.