DC’s Metro installs American flag decals on rail cars in city’s latest patriotic push –
The Washington D.C. Metro system is implementing a new initiative by adding American flag decals to its rail cars, coinciding with an anticipated increase in ridership due to an executive order from President Donald Trump requiring federal employees to return to the office. With expectations of exceeding one million daily passengers, this patriotic move aims to enhance the sense of pride and identity for the National Capital Region. The decals, which are about the size of a standard printer paper, will be affixed to the exterior of the rail cars, echoing designs already seen on Metro buses.This initiative follows recent changes in the city, such as the dismantling of the Black Lives Matter Plaza, and is part of a broader effort to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.The announcement has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing the expenditure on decorative stickers amidst funding concerns for essential services, while others view it as a positive expression of patriotism.additionally,the Metro anticipates a $20 million revenue increase and has reported a notable decline in crime on public transportation in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
DC’s Metro installs American flag decals on rail cars in city’s latest patriotic push
The Washington, D.C., Metro system has begun decorating rail cars with American flag decals.
This comes as the capital city expects an influx of traffic, with President Donald Trump issuing an executive order requiring federal employees to report to the office. As a result, the Metro is set to exceed 1 million daily passengers on its rails and buses.
The addition of American flags also follows the recent dismantling of Black Lives Matter Plaza, which Mayor Muriel Bowser said will be reimagined to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday next year.
“America’s Metro System is getting a new look!” the Metro system wrote on X. “We’ve started the process to install American flag decals on rail cars throughout the system – much like the decals that already adorn every Metrobus. It’s our way of showing how proud we are to serve the National Capital Region!”
The decals, about the size of a sheet of printer paper, are on the railcars’ exterior walls. A picture of the decal posted to Metro’s X account received over 1,000 likes but was met with mixed reactions.
“Trump Effect,” one user wrote.
“@wmata ‘we have a dire funding crisis that might lead to cuts to essential services” Also @wmata ‘we found money to put up America stickers to remind people we are in America in case people in the capital of America forget America.’ What a waste,” another user wrote.
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority projects a $20 million increase in revenue from $444 million to $464 million in fiscal 2026. Already, the agency has seen 47 consecutive months of ridership growth.
Reports of crime on the public transportation system decreased 40% during the first two quarters of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024.
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