Friends of Bus Transit in Chevy Chase is a group of neighbors dedicated to promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable public transportation in and around the Chevy Chase area. We believe that a strong bus network is vital for reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and enhancing accessibility for all residents.
What we do:
- Advocate for equitable and reliable regional bus service.
- Educate the community on the benefits of sustainable transit.
- Engage with local leaders to prioritize safe, reliable, and clean public transit..
Whether you’re a daily commuter, an occasional rider, or simply someone who cares about the future of Chevy Chase, we invite you to join us in shaping a Chevy Chase where transit works for everyone.
Get involved. Be heard. Help shape the future of transit in our community. You can reach us at FoBus-input@groups.io
Our History
Friends of Bus Transit (FoBus) began as a working group within the ANC 3/4G Transportation Committee, the Bus Transit Working Group (BTWG). In 2025, this group evolved into a dedicated community advocacy organization: Friends of Bus Transit Chevy Chase.
Our mission is rooted in local action. At our urging through the Bus Transit Working Group and FoBus, ANC 3/4G has adopted numerous resolutions to enhance and preserve WMATA bus service throughout the Chevy Chase, DC, corridor, ensuring reliable transit for all residents.
Quick Facts: Recent Advocacy & Resolutions
Organizational Roots: Transitioned from an ANC 3/4G working group to an independent body in 2025.
Transit Focus: Primary advocate for WMATA bus service improvements in Chevy Chase, DC.
Legislative Impact: Successfully advocated for ANC resolutions that prioritize bus service in Chevy Chase DC and pedestrian accessibility.
Community Oversight: Monitors local transit infrastructure developments to ensure reliable bus service during all weather conditions and new developments affecting bus transit in upper Northwest DC.
News
DC’s Bus Blues, The Washington Post, July 29, 2024, Michaela Platzer
DC Bus System Faces Overhaul, The Washington Post, July 12, 2024, Rachel Weiner
ANC Resolutions & Letters
ANC 3/4G Resolution to Urge WMATA to Preserve Critical Bus Service for Chevy Chase, March 4, 2024
WMATA’s Proposed 2025 Better Bus Network, ANC 3/4G Resolution, June 24, 2024
Commissioner Nash Letter on Restoring E6 Bus Service, June 5, 2025, 2024
ANC 3/4G Resolution and Testimony on WMATA’s Proposed FY 2026 Budget, January 27, 2025
ANC 3/4G Resolution on Improving the Department of Public Works’ Performance During Snow Emergencies, February 9, 2026