345 - ELLICOTT CITY & COLUMBIA - DC
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Current Service Alerts
Service Alert: Update Free Transit Federal for Federal Employees
The Maryland Transit Administration will offer free rides to federal employees, including active-duty military, for core transit services, including local buses, light rail, metro subway, and mobility/paratransit. Individuals will need to have an active CharmPass account. CharmPass can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store. Federal employees should email mtacharmpass@mta.maryland.gov with Free Federal Transit in the subject line to request a monthly pass. The following information will be needed for each request: Name Email Address Federal Agency Name/Address Copy of federal employee identification card Once received and reviewed for compliance, a monthly pass will be loaded onto the CharmPass account within two business days for activation by the employee prior to travel. If the shutdown continues past 30 days, MTA will load additional passes onto registered accounts. MARC and Commuter Bus riders can still continue to show their Government ID to ride those services for free.
Commuter Bus 2025 Veterans Day Schedule
In observance of Veterans Day, Commuter Bus service will Not operate on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, except for Route 201, which will operate on the Weekend/Holiday " S" schedule. Please plan your daily commute accordingly and check the MTA website (mta.maryland.gov) periodically for the most up-to-date service information.
Reminder: Service Alert for Veteran's Day
The MTA will honor all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military personnel, and members of the National Guard and Reserves with Free transit rides on Tuesday, November 11. Regular schedules will be in effect, and FREE rides will be available on Local Bus, Metro Subway, Light Rail, MARC Train, Commuter Bus, and Mobility services. Eligible riders will need to present one of three IDs: U.S. Department of Defense-issued ID (Armed Forces/Uniformed Services/Military Retiree), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-issued ID, or MVA Veteran designation on a driver's license or state ID. MTA salutes you and thanks you for your sacrifice, courage, and commitment to freedom.
Attention: Riders and Contractors of Commuter Bus Routes 335 and 345
The National Park Service is enforcing vehicle restrictions prohibiting motorcoaches from traveling northbound and southbound on I-295 to/from Route 175 and Washington, D.C. Due to these restrictions, motorcoach carriers must instead use Route 50 or Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue). Commuter Bus routes 335 and 345 are impacted by this change and have implemented new travel routing. Please allow additional travel time and plan your daily commute accordingly. For the most up-to-date service information, please visit the MTA website at mta.maryland.gov.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Service Alert Free Transit Federal for Federal Employees
The Maryland Transit Administration will offer free rides to federal employees, including active-duty military, for core transit services, including local buses, light rail, metro subway, and mobility/paratransit. Individuals will need to have an active CharmPass account. CharmPass can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store. Federal employees should email mtacharmpass@mta.maryland.gov with Free Federal Transit in the subject line to request a monthly pass. The following information will be needed for each request: · Name · Email Address · CharmPass account number · Federal Agency Name/Address · Copy of federal employee identification card Once received and reviewed for compliance, a monthly pass will be loaded onto the CharmPass account within two business days for activation by the employee prior to travel. If the shutdown continues past 30 days, MTA will load additional passes onto registered accounts.
Stations Served
This route stops at 18TH ST & C ST NW nb, 18TH ST & E ST NW nb, 18TH ST & K ST NW nb, 18TH ST & M ST NW nb, 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb, 19TH ST & E ST NW sb, 19TH ST & K ST NW fs sb, 19TH ST & M ST NW sb, 19TH ST & PENN AVE & H ST NW sb, 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb, 7TH ST NW & CONSTITUTION AVE eb, Broken Land Park & Ride, COLUMBIA 100 PKY & EXEC PARK DR nb, COLUMBIA 100 PKY & EXEC PK DR fs sb, CONSTITUTION AVE & 10TH ST NW fs eb, CONSTITUTION AVE & 14 & 15 NW mid wb, CONSTITUTION AVE & 14TH ST NW eb, CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb, Clarksville Park & Ride, INDEPENDENCE AVE & 1ST ST SE eb, INDEPENDENCE AVE & 1ST ST SE wb, INDEPENDENCE AVE & 4TH & 3RD ST SW eb, INDEPENDENCE AVE & 4TH ST SW wb, INDEPENDENCE AVE & 7&6 ST SW mid eb, Long Gate P&R, OLD DOBBIN RD & MD 175 fs nb, PHELPS LUCK DR & HIGH TOR HILL nb, PHELPS LUCK DR & HIGH TOR HILL opp, PHELPS LUCK DR & SHEEROCK CT sb, PHELPS LUCK DR & SHEEROCK opp nb, PHELPS LUCK DR & THURSO CT nb, PHELPS LUCK DR & THURSO CT opp sb, SNOWDEN RIVER & OAKLAND MILLS eb, SNOWDEN RIVER & OAKLAND MILLS wb, Snowden River Park & Ride, TAMAR DR & CLOUDLEAP CT opp nb, TAMAR DR & CLOUDLEAP CT sb, TAMAR DR & SWEETWIND PL opp eb and TAMAR DR & SWEETWIND PL wb.
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