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Metro is considering entering into an agreement with Giant to test grocery order lockers at three stations.

If approved by Metro’s board, Giant’s online grocery delivery service, Peapod, would conduct a six-month pilot program at the Fort Totten, Van Dorn Street and Glenmont stations. While Metro would not collect revenues during the pilot program, it would if the agency entered into a long-term agreement with Giant, according to a board presentation [PDF]. Metro is projecting a $13 million revenue decline this fiscal year as rail ridership has flatlined.

Metro riders will use Peapod’s existing online service to order and pay for products.

During the on-line checkout process, Metro riders will have the option to choose the station where they pick up their order as well as the time of day most convenient for them based on the test schedule. A Peapod representative will service each location, distributing the orders to Metro riders accordingly. Metrobus riders can walk up to the locker and retrieve their order directly, while Metrorail riders can get in their car, pull up in the Kiss & Ride area, park in one of the “A” spaces, call the Peapod representative using the cellular telephone number that was provided during checkout, and the representative will walk the order to the Metrorail rider’s car. No money will be exchanged at any of these stations.

Two Giant locations in D.C. currently offer curbside pick-up services for a $2.95 fee with an order of at least $60. Peapod delivery runs between $7.95 and $9.95, depending on the order size.