| J12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Pike Line | |||
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 Route J12 at Addison Road station | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Metrobus | ||
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Andrews Federal Center | ||
| Livery | Local | ||
| Status | In Service | ||
| Began service | 1925 | ||
| Ended service | J11, J13: June 26, 2016 J14, J15: December 18, 2004 | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Prince George's County, MD | ||
| Communities served | Walker Mill, Capitol Heights, Coral Hills, District Heights, Forestville | ||
| Landmarks served | Forestville, Presidential Corporate Center, District Heights, Capitol Heights, Addison Road station | ||
| Start | Addison Road station | ||
| Via | Larchmont Avenue, Marlboro Pike, Pennsylvania Avenue (to Forestville), Presidential Parkway (rush hour trips only), Old Marlboro Pike (to Forestville), Forestville Road, Suitland Parkway (to Addison Road) | ||
| End | Forestville (8411 Old Marlboro Pike) | ||
| Length | 20-30 minutes (All times) 45 minutes (Peak Hours) | ||
| Service | |||
| Level | Daily | ||
| Frequency | 35 minutes (Peak Hours) 60-70 Minutes (All other times) | ||
| Weekend frequency | 70 minutes | ||
| Operates | 4:25 AM - 11:30 PM (Weekdays) 6:15 AM - 10:00 PM (Weekends) | ||
| Ridership | 219,693 (FY 2023)[1] | ||
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | ||
| Timetable | Marlboro Pike Line | ||
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The Marlboro Pike Line, designated Route J12, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between the Addison Road station of the Blue & Silver Lines of the Washington Metro & Forestville (8411 Old Marlboro Pike). The line operates every 35 minutes during peak hours, and 70 minutes during midday and on the weekends. J12 trips are roughly 28–35 minutes long. Rush hours route J12 trips are extended to the Machinists Place Building which takes roughly 45 minutes.
- ^ "Metrobus FY2023 Annual Line Performance Report" (PDF). wmata.com. April 27, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.