EPISODE · Mar 16, 2023 · 25 MIN
Why D.C.'s Metro Is Actually Underrated
from City Cast DC · host City Cast
Anyone who’s ever stared at a Metro map has probably fantasized about their ideal Metro line, the new route that takes them exactly where they want to go. Cleveland Park to National Harbor? No problem. Hains Point to Potomac Mills? Just close your eyes. I’m sitting down with Metro historian Zack Schrag and transit planner Matt Johnson to talk about why D.C.’s metro is designed the way it is, how it compares to other cities, and why our fantasy lines can — or can’t — happen in real life. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC and follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. And we’re always looking for more D.C. life hacks! Share yours with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654 and you may be featured in a future episode.
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Anyone who’s ever stared at a Metro map has probably fantasized about their ideal Metro line, the new route that takes them exactly where they want to go. Cleveland Park to National Harbor? No problem. Hains Point to Potomac Mills? Just close your eyes. I’m sitting down with Metro historian Zack Schrag and transit planner Matt Johnson to talk about why D.C.’s metro is designed the way it is, how it compares to other cities, and why our fantasy lines can — or can’t — happen in real life. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC and follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. And we’re always looking for more D.C. life hacks! Share yours with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654 and you may be featured in a future episode.
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