Civic Desk / Washington Region / March 23, 2026

Braddock Road Metro Plan Would Remove Kiss & Ride Facilities

Metro is seeking public feedback on a proposal to reconfigure the bus loop and eliminate Kiss & Ride facilities at Braddock Road station in Alexandria. The changes are intended to...

By Tysons Times Staff

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Coverage area: Washington Region
Section: Civic Desk
Published: March 23, 2026
Topics: civic, metro, development, transportation

Article Text

Metro is seeking public feedback on a proposal to reconfigure the bus loop and eliminate Kiss & Ride facilities at Braddock Road station in Alexandria. The changes are intended to support future joint development, improve the customer experience and increase ridership.

The proposal follows an evaluation of anticipated demand for transit and Kiss & Ride facilities at the station. Construction would be coordinated with a future joint-development partner selected through a later solicitation process.

A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Multipurpose Room at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. in Alexandria.

Anyone wishing to testify in person may register by emailing the Office of Board Affairs or calling 202-962-2511 by noon on April 20. Participants may also sign up at the hearing.

Telephone testimony will be accepted during the hearing by calling 206-899-2028 and entering meeting ID 280 083 041#. Advance registration is not available for telephone participants.

Those wishing to testify by video must register by email no later than 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Participation instructions will be provided after registration is confirmed.

Written comments may be submitted through Metro’s Braddock Road hearing webpage until 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Comments may also be mailed to:

Office of Board Affairs
SECT 2E
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
P.O. Box 44390
Washington, DC 20026-4390

American Sign Language interpretation will be available at the hearing. People needing disability accommodations or free language interpretation should contact the Office of the Board Secretary as soon as possible at 202-962-2511 or TTY 202-962-2033.

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