Takoma station is a rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Washington Metro system, operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The station is situated at 6500 New Hampshire Avenue in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, D.C., near the border with Takoma Park, Maryland.
History
- The station opened on December 5 1984 as part of the Red Line’s initial segment extending from Dupont Circle to Silver Spring.
- It was constructed using the cut‑and‑cover method typical of many underground stations in the system.
Station layout
- Takoma is an underground station with a single island platform serving two tracks.
- The station is fully accessible, featuring elevators, tactile warning strips, and other accommodations for passengers with disabilities.
Access and connections
- Street entrances are located on New Hampshire Avenue and on the adjacent side streets.
- The station provides connections to several Metrobus routes and Ride On bus services that serve the surrounding residential and commercial areas.
- Bicycle facilities include racks and a Capital Bikeshare station nearby.
Ridership
- WMATA publishes annual ridership figures; specific recent averages for Takoma station are part of WMATA’s publicly released data sets.
Surrounding area
- The station serves the Takoma neighborhood, known for its historic residential architecture and commercial strip along Georgia Avenue.
- It also provides convenient access to Takoma Park, Maryland, a neighboring community with a vibrant downtown area.
Design and art
- Like many stations in the system, Takoma includes artwork commissioned under WMATA’s Art in Transit program; the pieces reflect local cultural and historical themes.
Operational notes
- Takoma station operates from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, with extended service on weekends and holidays in accordance with WMATA’s published schedules.
References
Information summarized from WMATA’s official station documentation, historical records of the Washington Metro system, and publicly available transit data.