How To Survive the Washington, DC Metro System: A Traveler's Guide

By Michaela Hall

This guide offers the basics of navigating the Washington metro system and its riders. With firsthand knowledge compiled by a DC resident, you’ll have more confidence and less stress during your travels around the Washington, DC metro area.

Inside, you’ll find detailed guidance on how to use the Metro, specifics on train and station layout, and useful advice to troubleshoot issues. As a bonus, I’ve included insider tips that will set you apart from other travelers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michaela Hall
• Release date: May 23, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476273198

Michaela Hall

Michaela is a traveler who loves to write, or a writer who loves to travel – she hasn’t figured it out yet! Based out of Washington, DC, Michaela is privy to a rainbow of diverse cultures, cultural activities, and history.Her travel website, Awe Inclusive, was born out of a desire to share information among travelers and encourage travel virgins to get out and explore. Having traveled to 12 countries on 5 continents, Michaela shares fresh and down-to-earth travel tips with a growing population of travelers.

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How To Survive the Washington, DC Metro System:

A Traveler's Guide

Michaela Hall

Published by Awe Inclusive at Smashwords

Copyright 2012 Awe Inclusive

Cover Photo Credit: Christian Newton

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How to Survive the Washington, DC Metro System: A Traveler's Guide

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Table of Contents:

Preface

Introduction

A Very Brief History

Train Station Layout

Train Layout

Safety

Ooops

Conclusion

How Not To Piss Off DC Locals On The Metro

The Five Weirdest Things I’ve Seen On The Metro

Preface

One of the first things I grew to appreciate about DC was the expansive reach of the Washington metro system (Metro). A resident could live, work and play in DC without ever needing a car. The Metro was easy to learn, but I often felt out of place. It wasn’t until I understood and embraced the culture of the Metro that I started to fit in with the other riders.

I wrote this guide out of a desire to help travelers and DC residents. Working near the Smithsonian Metro Station and