Shady Grove (WMATA station)

Shady Grove
Washington Metro rapid transit station
Shady Grove station in September 2004, facing to the south.
Location	15903 Somerville Drive Derwood, MD 20855
Coordinates	39°7′11.9″N 77°9′53.1″W / 39.119972°N 77.164750°W / 39.119972; -77.164750Coordinates: 39°7′11.9″N 77°9′53.1″W / 39.119972°N 77.164750°W / 39.119972; -77.164750
Owned by	WMATA
Line(s)	Red Line
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	Ride On: 43, 46, 53, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 71, 74, 76, 78, 79, 90, 100 Metrobus: Q1, Q2, Q5, Q6 MTA Maryland Bus: 201, 202 991
Construction
Structure type	at-grade
Parking	5,467 spaces
Bicycle facilities	32 racks, 60 lockers
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	A15
History
Opened	December 15, 1984; 32 years ago (December 15, 1984)
Traffic
Passengers (2016)	11,696 daily   7.24%
Services
Preceding station   Washington Metro   Following station Terminus Red Line Rockville toward Glenmont

Shady Grove is a Washington Metro station in Derwood, Maryland, United States. The station was opened on December 15, 1984, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Serving as the northwestern terminus of the Red Line, it was the station most distant from downtown Washington until July 26, 2014, when the Silver Line began operations. The station is the location of the Shady Grove Yard, one of the largest storage yards in the Metrorail system.

Despite its name, Shady Grove station is located within the unincorporated community of Derwood; it takes its name from Shady Grove Road to the north. Much of the surrounding area is industrial or low-density residential in nature, although Rockville Road to the south contains strips of commercial activity. To the west is MD 355 (Frederick Road), a continuation of Rockville Pike, which the Red Line parallels throughout much of its route in western Montgomery County; MD 200A connects the Shady Grove station to I-370 and MD 200, better known as the Intercounty Connector. a toll road extending east to I-95. The station is the northernmost station in the Washington Metro system.

In order to cope with increasing population growth and subsequent traffic congestion while combating urban sprawl, the Montgomery County Planning Department released the Shady Grove Sector Plan, which aims to act as a guideline for mixed-use growth around the station. The plan emphasises high-density residential and commercial properties within the immediate vicinity of Shady Grove station, with a steady transition to low-density as the distance from the station increases.

The Sector Plan divides the surrounding area into five districts: Metro North, Metro East, Metro West, Metro South, and Jeremiah Park. Combined, there will be over 6,000 residential units within walking distance of Shady Grove station. In addition, the plan encourages the creation of a walkable street grid with defined main streets integrated with a comprehensive open space and park system.