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DASH Emergency Service Reduction

TAKE SURVEY: Comment on Proposed Reductions

Our 2027 Fiscal Year budget review confirmed that current funding is not enough to fully cover operating costs. Based on projections, emergency service reductions will likely be needed to balance this year’s budget. The DASH Board of Directors is seeking public input on how these changes would affect your travel and any concerns or alternatives we should consider.

The survey closes on November 10, 2026 at 5 PM. Any approved changes would take effect no sooner than January 31, 2027.

Proposed Route Changes

Line 30 

Map of DASH Route 30 with section between West Alexandria Transit Center and Van Dorn Metro stops removed.

Estimate $361,000 in savings

Line 30 reduction details:

  • End service between the West Alexandria Transit Center and Van Dorn Metro.
    • Lines 35 and 32 would continue serving the area. 
    • Every other Line 35 trip would serve Whiting Street.
  • Weekend service would run from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Line 31

Map of DASH Route 30, 31 and Trolley with end section of route 30 removed between King Street Metro and Braddock Road Metro.

Estimate $1,012,000 in savings

Line 31 reduction details:

  • End service between King Street Metro and Braddock Road Metro in Old Town.
    • Line 30 and the King Street Trolley would continue serving the area.
  • Weekend service would run from 6 AM to 10 PM every 20 minutes instead of every 15.

Lines 33 & 34

Map of DASH Routes 33 & 34 with stops along a section of Richmond highway removed between Glebe Rd and Reed Ave to reduce overlap.

Estimate $445,000 in savings

Line 33 & 34 reduction details:

  • Adjust routes in Potomac Yard to reduce overlap.
    • Some riders would need to walk farther to reach the Archway stop and Total Wine.
  • Off-peak and weekend buses would run every 60 minutes instead of every 30.

Line 102 

Map of DASH Route 102.

Estimate $103,500 in savings

Line 102 reduction details:

  • End midday service, 10 AM to 3 PM.
    • Lines 36A/B and 31 would continue serving the area.
  • Peak buses would run every 45 minutes instead of every 30.

PDF of Proposed Reduction Details

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Reduction Survey References

Reference map below if needed to estimate your neighborhood for the survey.

Approximated map of neighborhoods in Alexandria, including: Arlandia/Chirilagua, Potomac Yard, Old Town North, Old Town, Southwest Quadrant, Carlyle-Eisenhower Valley, Landmark/Van Dorn, West End, Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill, Del Ray/Rosemont