Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Employee Directory
Urban Transit ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States5001-10000 Employees
WMATA is the regional authority responsible for urban transit services in the Washington, D.C. area, operating rail, bus, and paratransit networks. It serves the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia within a roughly 1,500-square-mile region. The agency operates the second busiest Metrorail system in the United States, spanning 119 miles of track to support mobility, regional connectivity, and access to tourism. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. region, WMATA is a large employer with thousands of staff. In May 2026, WMATA launched a new website and mobile app to improve trip planning and deliver real-time service information.