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1979

By Nathan Cross / March 17, 2026

Orange Line Begins Service to Ballston

The Orange Line extends to Ballston with four new stations: Court House, Clarendon, Virginia Sq-GMU, and Ballston.

1977

1983

A worn bus and rail student pass from May 2012, featuring the text "SMART STUDENT PASS," a price of $30, and the note "SAFETY FIRST!" The card has a prominent "9" and is marked for valid use through a designated date, symbolizing public transit usage in the Washington DC Metro area during its 50th anniversary.

A vintage Metro 3-day pass featuring a soccer-themed design with a soccer ball and patriotic red, white, and blue colors, commemorating the World Soccer Championships. The pass includes text indicating its validity and price of $21.00.

A Washington DC Metro senior citizen fare card, featuring blue color, the words "SENIOR CITIZEN" and "RESTRICTED USE," and an arrow indicating where to insert. The card emphasizes heritage with a note about restricted use and includes a section to trade in.

A vintage Metro Convention Pass featuring a graphic of a seated figure, prominently displaying "Metro 5 DAY PASS" in bold pink text and an arrow under the word "INSERT." The design highlights the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system.

A purple Metro pass displaying "MONTHLY MTA Commuter Bus Transit Link Card" with images of buses and trains, highlighting public transit in Washington DC.

A vintage Metro farecard featuring a blue design with a star, the text "America's #1 Transit System," and the Washington, D.C. flag motif. The card is marked with a value of 0.00 and instructions to insert it. This item represents the 50th anniversary of the Metro system in the D.C. region.

Farecard designed for the Washington DC Metro system, featuring an illustration of the US Capitol and an American flag, celebrating the system's 50th anniversary. The card shows an area for value input and has a vertical black stripe with instructions to insert.

A vintage Washington DC Metro One Day Pass featuring a graphic of a train and colorful, abstract designs, celebrating the Metro system's 50th anniversary.

A bright yellow Metro student fare card featuring the word "STUDENT," an upward arrow, and instructions to insert the card, with additional text indicating restricted use on the reverse side, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Washington DC Metro system.

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