The Brief
- Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth until the system closes at 2 a.m.
- Officials will close roads and restrict watercraft near the National Mall for safety.
- Residents are urged to report suspicious activity or illegal fireworks to police.
WASHINGTON – Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth as D.C. officials ramp up safety measures for the holiday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.
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What we know:
The fare-free service applies to Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess through the system’s 2 a.m. closing time. City leaders are encouraging residents and visitors to use public transit to attend Independence Day events, including the fireworks display on the National Mall. FULL METRO DETAILS…