Union Station is one of NoMa’s greatest assets and is positioned for expansion. The Washington Union Station Expansion Project (SEP) will cement the station as a world-class multi-modal facility in the heart of NoMa. Improvements will include new intercity and commuter rail passenger platforms, tracks and. concourses, a new integrated intercity bus facility, and enhanced intermodal connections to the Metro, pedestrian, and vehicular modes at the station. The SEP will also create vibrant spaces in and around the historic station, tying the station even more closely into the neighborhood.

As the most transformative project in NoMa’s future, the BID must be a champion for a successful SEP and will make sure that the neighborhood’s interests are represented as plans move forward.

Progress on this initiative in 2025 included:

• Representing the interests of the greater NoMa community with the Union Station Redevelopment Commission (USRC) and other public and private partners.
• Promoting positive stories about the station, including new retail openings like Bullfrog Bagels, and the continued increase in Metro traffic at Union Station.
• Continuing support for the non-profit homeless service provider, the h3 Project, whose staff assists individuals in need in and near Union Station and maintains its offices in Union Station.
• Outreach and engagement with Union Station property managers and Amtrak police.

Targeted work on this initiative for 2026 will include:

• Continuing to strengthen relations with Union Station to promote new business openings and events through the BID’s owned communications channels.
• Installing wayfinding in the BID to highlight NoMa’s proximity to the station.
• Placemaking activations and public space enhancements to improve the experience for those walking, biking, and scootering between NoMa and Union Station.
• Creating a neighborhood guide promoting offerings in NoMa for Amtrak riders.