You've probably been hearing all the buzz about the Washington Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) SafeTrack initiative, but what exactly is it and what does it mean  for your commute?

SafeTrack is a year-long effort to improve the safety and reliability of the Metrorail system by condensing three years worth of maintenance into one year. This will entail round-the-clock single tracking projects, or complete shutdowns of certain lines, called "Safety Surges."

So, what are your options?

RideOn will be adding more buses on certain routes, particularly during the Red Line shutdowns scheduled for August 1-7, 2016 (Takoma to Silver Spring),  August 9-18, 2016 (Shady Grove to Twinbrook), and October 10-November 1 (Fort Totten to NoMa).

Responding to a request from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, MARC will be adding cars to existing trains during peak periods.

In addition, Capital Bikeshare will be offering a $2 one-time use option.

Click here to download BTS' SafeTrack Survival Guide for more information.