Attend Metro’s FY2027 Budget Public Hearings this week!

The public comment period on Metro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) has begun, and the community is encouraged to weigh in on the budget by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. The public is invited to attend in-person and online public hearings this week. If you cannot attend a hearing, the public can provide feedback online.

FY2027 Budget Public Hearings:

View all hearings on YouTube at MetroForward.

 

In-person Hearing

Tuesday, Feb. 3

Open House at 5:30 p.m.

Hearing at 6:00 p.m.

 

Bozman Government Center

Arlington County Board Room

2100 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. #307

Arlington, VA 22201

 

To register to speak, call 202-962-2511, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or email speak@wmata.com by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. On-site registration will also be available.

 

Virtual Hearings

Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m.

To testify by phone, individuals should call 206-899-2028 during the hearing and enter Meeting Code: 906 459 640#. There is no advance registration to provide phone testimony.

To testify via videoconference at this hearing, individuals must submit their name and organizational affiliation (if any) in writing to speak@wmata.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.

 

Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.

To testify by phone, individuals should call 206-899-2028 during the hearing and enter Meeting Code: 855 875 175#. There is no advance registration to provide phone testimony.

To testify via videoconference at this hearing, individuals must submit their name and organizational affiliation (if any) in writing to speak@wmata.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4.

 

Additional ways to provide feedback

Online Survey: Submit feedback online by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Participants may complete a survey, write free-form comments, or upload a document.

 

Mail-in Testimony

Office of Board Affairs

SECT 2E

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

P.O. Box 44390 Washington, DC 20026-439