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Champion the Expansion of Metro Connectivity in NoMa

Connecting NoMa to its Metro stations through redesigned entrances that serve the community is a critical priority. The need for station improvements at both NoMa metro stations is clear, however the BID cannot execute these projects itself. The BID will be a champion of these projects and work with the appropriate decision-makers and parties to ensure their completion.

The proposed Third Street NE entrance to the NoMa-Gallaudet station would better serve residents and businesses east of the train tracks and would tie the burgeoning Union Market area even more closely to NoMa, as well as provide a faster connection for the Gallaudet University’s shuttle bus service.

Similarly, the refresh of the First Street NE entrance to Union Station will offer improved access not only to Metro, but to all of the amenities of Union Station (soon to begin its own long-awaited redesign).

Progress on this initiative in 2024 included:

  • Consistent coalition-building, research, and groundwork helped encourage the Mayor to include funding and support for the Third Street Metro entrance in her FY25 six-year capital allotment budget for the first time.
  • Continued success of the neighborhood has led the NoMa-Gallaudet station to become the seventh busiest station in the entire system and experience the busiest ever one-day ridership in October 2024.
  • Successful collaboration with WMATA to engage planners and budget officials in the next phase of the project’s development resulting in the Third Street Metro entrance being included in the agency’s FY25 budget.
  • Successful collaboration with DC City Councilmembers and staff to ensure the inclusion of $50 million in funding for the Third Street Metro entrance in the city’s FY25 budget.
  • Promoting the Third Street Metro entrance to stakeholders and the general public with a series of new renderings and images.
  • Moving the NoMa Farmers Market to Third Street, adjacent to the upcoming Third Street NE entrance, which helped increase visibility for the entrance and, at completion, will create a symbiotic relationship for market visitors and vendors.
  • Cleaning and activating Metro-adjacent spaces to highlight the station, including the N Street stairs, the Breezeway, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail.
  • Working with WMATA to highlight the benefits of bus priority projects on H Street NE/NW and Florida Avenue.
  • Building effective communication channels between the BID’s public space management team on Metro Police department on the sharing of emergency incidents when they occur real time at or around the metro station.

Targeted work on this initiative for 2025 will include:

  • Continuing to advance progress towards the construction of a third entrance at the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station onto Third Street NE.
  • Enhancing advocacy for the Third Street NE entrance by highlighting and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the station’s 2004 opening throughout the year.
  • Working with WMATA to include NoMa-specific information and/or advertising inside of the NoMa-Gallaudet station.
  • Engaging with the WMATA bus route redevelopment project to ensure the needs of NoMa are represented.
  • Promoting NoMa as a multimodal destination and promoting all transportation options work with businesses to engage employees.

A Magnetic NoMa is Dynamic

Pillars:
Brand & Reputation
Connectivity
Economic Development
Inclusivity

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