Tuesday, December 13, 2016

1976..........it is all right at Lefante metro...................the background of the Dc metro poster about how China is beautiful..............had a blue background......................orange trees in teh Shen Yun poster...............the blue adn orange line run together............through DC.........but seapartae in Virginia......................


System

System maps
The published system map has every line drawn in its own distinct color. All stations are marked and labeled by name. The map is drawn for clarity and simplicity, not to scale by actual distances and exact relative station locations. There are transfer stations marked where lines cross each other.
Stylized map of existing lines and stations, based on an official September 2013 publicized map, including the Silver Line to Reston and later to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.
An actual map with correct distances and geographic placement illustrates how all lines intersect and have many stations in the downtown area, and extend with more widely spaced stations far out into the neighboring areas. This map does not include the Silver Line.
Map of system drawn to scale. This map does not include the Silver Line.
Since opening in 1976, the Metro network has grown to include six lines, 91 stations, and 118 miles (190 km) of route.[37] The rail network is designed according to a spoke-hub distribution paradigm, with rail lines running between downtown Washington and its nearby suburbs. The system makes extensive use of interlining – running more than one service on the same track. There are six operating lines.[37][38] The system's iconic official map was designed by noted graphic designer Lance Wyman[39] and Bill Cannan while they were partners in the design firm of Wyman & Cannan in New York City.[40]
About 50 miles (80 km) of Metro's track is underground, as are 47 of the 91 stations. Track runs underground mostly within the District and high-density suburbs. Surface track accounts for about 46 miles (74 km) of the total, and aerial track makes up 9 miles (14 km).[37] The system operates on a unique track gauge of 4 ft 8 1⁄4 in (1,429 mm).[why?]
In an effort to gain revenues, WMATA has started to allow retail ventures in Metro stations. WMATA has authorized DVD-rental vending machines and ticket booths for the Old Town Trolley Tours and is seeking additional retail tenants.[41]
Washington Metro lines
Line Name Opened Stations Distance Termini
mi km Western/Southern Eastern/Northern
Red Line Red Line 1976 27 31.9 51.3 Shady Grove Glenmont
Blue Line Blue Line 1977 27 30.3 48.8 Franconia–Springfield Largo Town Center
Orange Line Orange Line 1978 26 26.4 42.5 Vienna New Carrollton
Yellow Line Yellow Line 1983 17 15.07 24.25 Huntington
Franconia–Springfield (Rush+)		 Mount Vernon Square (rush hours)
Greenbelt (Rush+)
Fort Totten (other times)
Green Line Green Line 1991 21 23.04 37.08 Branch Avenue Greenbelt
Silver Line Silver Line 2014 28 29.6 47.6 Wiehle–Reston East
Ashburn (opens 2019)		 Largo Town Center

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