On April 25, Metro's Art in Transit program unveiled a unique Earth Day tribute, showcasing three Metrobuses adorned with original artwork by young artists from kindergarten to sixth grade. The event took place at Metro Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with the decorated buses set to travel the city, featuring a globe icon to signify their Earth Day connection.
Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Randy Clarke, expressed admiration for the budding artists' creativity and their focus on public transportation's role in promoting a sustainable, cleaner environment. The Earth Day Metrobus project received a total of 240 submissions from young artists across the region. Out of these, 15 remarkable drawings, paintings, and digital artworks were chosen, each depicting the artists' interpretation of how public transportation contributes to protecting the environment, addressing climate change, and fostering sustainable communities.
The Earth Day Metrobuses display the artwork of young talents, including Yisak (Kindergarten), Juna (2nd grade), Murray (4th grade), Annika (5th grade), Luca (1st grade), Carina (5th grade), Kyndal (6th grade), Cora (4th grade), Cai (4th grade), Victoria (3rd grade), Eve (4th grade), Ally (6th grade), Aria (1st grade), Alan (2nd grade), and Sienna (Kindergarten).
To track the Earth Day Metrobuses as they traverse the city, customers can use Metro's special tracker, with each bus identified by a globe icon within the system. For more information on the Art in Transit program, visit wmata.com/art-in-transit.