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|||{{headline}}While most transit services in D.C. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have emphasized additional cleanings, others have made changes to their schedules.&nbsp;Transit services in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are making significant changes to their schedules and have stepped up cleaning efforts in response to coronavirus pandemic.Metro has reduced service as ridership has fallen.On weekdays, trains will now run every 15 minutes on the Red Line and every 20 minutes on all other lines, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.On weekends, trains will now operate every 20 minutes on the Red Line, every 36 minutes on the Orange Line and 30 minutes on all other lines.Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.are closed until further notice.Trains will pass through the stations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia without stopping, but trains will serve the stations that are open., 5 a.m. to 11p.m. Monday through Friday, plus 8 a.m. through 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with no supplemental routes.Bus drivers will have the authority to bypass bus stops to “maintain safe social distancing aboard buses,” Metro said. The final bus trips will begin at or before 11 p.m. each weeknight.On weekends, only 27 bus routes will run on reduced schedules.Metro is waiving fare payment for Metrobus customers. Bus riders are asked to enter and exit the bus using the rear door at all times, except anyone needing the ADA boarding ramp, or anyone requesting the bus to “kneel” to ease their boarding.In addition, Metro said it is running all eight-car trains — the maximum possible length — “to help maintain social distancing between customers.” Each train’s first and last cars are “out of service”&nbsp;in an effort by Metro to protect train operators.The MetroAccess service continues operation, mirroring the same hours as rail and bus services.The transit agency is also asking customers to wear cloth face masks when riding buses, trains, MetroAccess vehicles and using rail stations bus terminals and other transit facilities.emphasizes that if a customer is sick and needs to see a health care provider, “make transportation arrangements that do not involve public transportation.”MarylandAll the MDOT MVA locations closed indefinitely. All driver’s licenses are extended for 30 days after the lifting of . Some services, however, .VirginiaAll Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles offices are closed until at least April 23. Driver’s licenses due to to expire between March 15 and May 15 are extended 60 days from date of expiration. Some services .E-ZPass Virginia walk-in service centers will be closed through at least April 23.D.C.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The District’s has closed all in-person service locations but .MarylandThe Maryland Transportation Authority moved to to limit interaction between the public and toll collectors. In the lanes normally set aside for cash payment, there will be video tolling. Drivers who usually pay with cash will instead be mailed notices.D.C.D.C. is changing reversible road rules to keep Connecticut Avenue and 16th Street Northwest in weekend mode at all times. Independence Avenue will still run with weekday lane reversals though.One-way are still taking place on Rock Creek Parkway, Canal Road and Clara Barton Parkway.As part of these changes, the District is not going to enforce rush hour parking restrictions until further notice.VirginiaIn Virginia, it’s business as usual when it comes to construction work, maintenance, HOV rules and lane closures. Virginia rest areas remain open — with extra disinfecting.The Dulles Greenway will have no cash toll collection effective Thursday, April 2nd. Motorists traveling on the road must pay with a credit card or EZ-Pass transponder.Parking meter rules do still apply in D.C.D.C. and Alexandria have already halted street sweeping.Alexandria is also waiving time restrictions for the general public in all residential parking zones as well as the rule requiring cars parked on the street to be moved every 72 hours.Alexandria will also waive the requirements to display a valid state inspection sticker.Weekend time restrictions and meter fees on blocks with pay stations have been suspended on weekends in Alexandria, but weekday fees and restrictions remain.Several localities are expanding loading zones to handle increases in pickups, takeout orders and deliveries.Montgomery County, Maryland said drivers are encouraged to follow normal rules when parking during coronavirus closures. Restricted area parking violations, disabled parking and safety-related violations will be strictly enforced.However, parking meter enforcement has been relaxed in areas where businesses remain open for quick pickups. This includes restaurants, pharmacies and grocery stores.Enforcement has been suspended in residential permit zones with non-metered, on-street parking.Free temporary parking will be available at the Bonifant/Dixon Garage in Silver Spring and the Auburn/Del Ray Garage in Bethesda, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation said.||||||||Like WTOP on and follow WTOP on and to engage in conversation about this article and others.Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up .© 2022 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

|||{{headline}}While most transit services in D.C. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have emphasized additional cleanings, others have made changes to their schedules.&nbsp;Transit services in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are making significant changes to their schedules and have stepped up cleaning efforts in response to coronavirus pandemic.Metro has reduced service as ridership has fallen.On weekdays, trains will now run every 15 minutes on the Red Line and every 20 minutes on all other lines, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.On weekends, trains will now operate every 20 minutes on the Red Line, every...

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