The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a public transit agency formed in 1967 to provide coordinated bus and rail services in the Washington metropolitan region, which includes Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. WMATA operates under a regional authority structure, funded by its member jurisdictions, and is governed by a board with representatives from each area and the federal government. The agency also maintains its own police force, the Metro Transit Police Department. WMATA operates two main services: Metrorail and Metrobus. The Metrorail system features six lines, 98 stations, and 130 miles of track, providing rapid transit across the region. The Metrobus service offers extensive coverage with various routes, having carried billions of riders since its inception. WMATA is committed to efficient and reliable transit, with a focus on safety improvements and community livability initiatives.