Din, Alexander2022-12-202022-12-202022-11-14Din, Alexander. “Increased transit delays in fall of 2021 and the potential impact on high school commutes.” November 14, 2022. https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications/metro-delays-high-school-commutes/http://hdl.handle.net/11603/26492In the fall of 2021, students in DCPS and public charter schools returned in-person, after spending roughly a year and a half learning at home. Students returned to school at roughly the same time that most of Metro’s 7000-series trains were removed from service due to safety concerns. The reduction in service doubled wait times at Metro stations and put additional strain on the Metro’s bus network. This is concerning because transportation vulnerability, including increased commute times or unreliable service, has been linked to issues with school attendance—which may result in loss of academic achievement.en-USThis item is likely protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Unless on a Creative Commons license, for uses protected by Copyright Law, contact the copyright holder or the author.Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)Metro’s bus networkincreased wait-time for school students in DCText