DASH will implement service changes beginning Sunday, December 5. These changes will impact several DASH bus routes. Service Improvements Three (3) additional weekday Line 35 northbound trips to the Pentagon will be added in the early morning. Minor changes to the route timetables for Lines 31, 33, 34, 35, 36A & 36B will be implemented...Read More
As the holiday season approaches, make sure you are familiar with DASH service changes for the upcoming holidays. The following is a summary of service modifications for the upcoming 2021 holiday season. Please note that DASH’s facility and offices will be closed on these dates. For more information about DASH’s holiday service schedule, visit: dashbus.com/holiday. Thanksgiving...Read More
You can help make this holiday season brighter for families who otherwise will not be able to provide their children with toys during the holidays. Help DASH as we support Volunteer Alexandria in partnership with the City of Alexandria’s Fund for Alexandria’s Children. You can help make this holiday season brighter for families who otherwise...Read More
DASH is preparing to increase the current level of service to a modified weekday schedule, which will restore approximately 80 percent of pre-Coronavirus service levels on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Most routes will follow their regular timetables, representing the largest restoration of service since the global pandemic was declared in March. The AT1 Plus, AT2, AT3/4,...Read More
DASH buses recorded 215,963 boardings in September, which represents a 25.9% increase from 171,589 boardings in the preceding month (August 2021) and a 76.4% increase from 122,418 boardings in September 2020. This also means that DASH has risen to approximately 65% of pre-pandemic ridership levels from September 2018 and September 2019. Following the launch of...Read More
Alvarenga received The Virginia Transit Association’s Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his diligent and tireless work to help implement COVID-19 mitigation policies. DASH Yard Coordinator Erik Alvarenga received the Virginia Transit Association’s Unsung Hero Award at the association’s 2021 annual conference in Tysons Corner, Virginia on Sept. 29. The award recognizes a transit agency employee who has...Read More
In just three days, DASH will launch the New DASH Network and become 100% fare free. This complete redesign of Alexandria’s bus network is intended to meet current and future transit ridership demand, and to encourage more people to use transit for more trips at more times of day. The network increases access to frequent transit service for 50,000...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company, DASH, has announced it will launch its bus service overhaul, the New DASH Network, and the start of free service, beginning September 5. “We are excited to launch our highly-anticipated New DASH Network, while going fare free at the same time,” said DASH CEO and General Manager Josh Baker. “These changes...Read More
Effective December 15: All Buses Stopping in Braddock Road Metro Station Bus Loop DASH AT3, AT4, and AT3-4 and WMATA 10A/B bus routes will now stop in the Metro Station Bus Loop while the City of Alexandria, DASH and WMATA evaluate the feasibility of long-term improvements to the bus stops on Braddock Road. Stops on...Read More
The City of Alexandria, DASH and other regional transit partners are teaming up to develop a new vision for the Alexandria Transit network. The Alexandria Transit Vision (ATV) Plan will redraw the city’s bus network to better serve current/future transit demand, and to better reflect community priorities for transit service. The ATV Plan will involve three rounds of public outreach, withthe first round beginning in September/October 2018. The first round of outreach is especially...Read More
For 16 consecutive days (including 10 commuting days) from August 11 – 26, Metro will conduct around the clock construction on a segment of the Orange, Blue and Silver lines resulting in limited capacity, crowding and delays. During this period, Blue Line trains will only operate between Franconia-Springfield and Arlington Cemetery; additional Yellow Line trains...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) announces its participation in a global research collaboration spearheaded by United Against Slavery (UAS) to fight human trafficking via the 2021 National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST). Over 100 contributors including 59 oversight agencies from Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands, and the USA will analyze front-line data from the aviation, maritime,...Read More
DASH introduces three new 40-foot, battery-electric Proterra buses to revenue service. As a part of DASH’s ongoing commitment to the transition to a 100% zero emission fleet, the company introduces three new 40-foot, battery-electric buses to revenue service. Today marks the first full day of revenue service for these buses, manufactured by Proterra. They are...Read More
The King Street-Old Town Metrorail Station Access Improvement Project has made sweeping improvements to the station’s bus loop. With the first phase of those improvements complete, the bus loop will reopen on Sunday, June 6. The goal of the project and its many improvements to the station are to provide a safer, more pedestrian-friendly environment...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) announces its participation in a global research collaboration spearheaded by United Against Slavery (UAS) to fight human trafficking via the 2021 National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST). Over 100 contributors including 59 oversight agencies from Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands, and the USA will analyze front-line data from the aviation, maritime,...Read More
DASH will increase service along some of its routes beginning Sunday, June 6. The agency previously restored approximately 80% of pre-Coronavirus service levels in September 2020. With the service improvements listed below, DASH will run approximately 85% of its regular pre-COVID service levels. AT-2X will resume its normal weekday schedule. Combined with AT2, it will provide service between King Street...Read More
On Jan. 31, TSA issued Security Directive 1582/84-21-01. The CDC also issued its order under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act, Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs. Officially, the public transportation mask-wearing mandate goes into effect at 11:59 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 1. Here’s what you need to...Read More
The City of Alexandria announces the start of Duke Street In Motion, an 18-month planning and design study focused on ensuring transit improvements to be made along the Duke Street corridor, from the Landmark Mall area to the King Street Metro Station, will align with users’ needs, wants, and expectations. To meet this goal, the...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors approved and adopted the New DASH Network and FY 2022 budget, which includes a measure from the City of Alexandria that will allow DASH to operate completely fare-free beginning September 5, 2021. The change to DASH buses operating fare-free will coincide with the launch of the New DASH...Read More
The third Friday in May is National Bike to Work Day, which encourages people to include bicycling in their commute. DASH joins the City of Alexandria in celebrating National Bike to Work Day and encourages passengers to try bicycling if they are able. The City has organized several “pit stops” at local bike shops and...Read More
The Centers for Disease Control issued new guidance on Thursday, May 13 stating that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in public in some circumstances. However, transit is one of the critical exceptions to this guidance and masks are still required on buses, trains, airplanes and...Read More
As DASH prepares to launch the New DASH Network in fall 2021, we are seeking community input and feedback on proposed service changes. The New DASH Network will introduce more frequent all-day service along major transit corridors in Alexandria, with service along these routes running every 15-minutes or better 7 days a week. The network will preserve...Read More
The very first DASH buses rolled out onto the streets of Alexandria on March 11, 1984 with just 30 employees and 17 buses. In the first year of operation, the agency served less than a million riders and covered more than 500,000 miles. As ridership and demand for service across the City increased, DASH grew to meet the...Read More
DASH’s CEO and General manager Josh Baker was recently joined by Mayor Justin Wilson and our friends from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) to announce the completion of three exciting new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects in Alexandria, including the implementation of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology. TSP describes technology that reduces the amount of time transit passengers spend...Read More
On March 18, join us in celebrating our hard-working bus drivers! It’s no easy task to safely move thousands of people every day, stay on schedule, check fares, provide trip assistance, and maneuver a bus around tight corners and through traffic. On Transit Driver Appreciation Day, DASH is excited to recognize the people who help keep Alexandria moving. ...Read More
In accordance with federal law, all passengers aged two years or older are required to wear a face mask that covers both the nose and mouth while awaiting, boarding, traveling on or disembarking any DASH bus to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effective Monday, February 8, passengers without a mask will not be permitted on any...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company, also known as DASH, will resume front-door boarding and regular fare collection on all buses beginning Monday, March 15. DASH suspended fare collection and use of the front doors to board and disembark buses starting in March 2020 to reduce crowding and dwell time at the farebox for the safety of...Read More
New Year, New DASH Network The Alexandria Transit Vision Plan isn’t just a vision anymore! Changes in 2021 will pave the way for the New DASH Network. The changes will take effect in summer of 2021 and include new bus lines (formerly known as routes), new bus stops, and new schedules that will affect all...Read More
All DASH buses will continue to operate fare free until further notice and customers are encouraged to continue boarding through the rear doors. We continue to monitor COVID-19 infection information, the policies of our regional transit partners and effective mitigation solutions. Based on these factors, DASH will not resume fare collection until further notice. While...Read More
DASH Schedules and Routes The limited service timetables below reflect the ONLY services operated by DASH at this time and are in effect until further notice. To view timetables for regular service, click here. Regular service will resume at the advice of public health professionals. AT1 Plus Sunday Schedule (every 30 minutes), extra trips in...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company has been awarded the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) 2020 Outstanding Community Program Award while DASH’s Senior Planner/Scheduler Tristan Cunningham has also been selected as VTA’s 2020 Transit Employee Unsung Hero. The VTA Outstanding Community Program Award is a recognition of exceptional or innovative projects that improve transit services, networks or systems....Read More
Metro is closing a portion of its Blue Line to make safety improvements from December 19 – January 3. Free shuttle buses will replace trains at the two stations. Blue Line trains will run between Huntington and Largo at or about the same intervals as today. Customers can transfer between shuttle buses and rail service at...Read More
DASH is joining fellow American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and Virginia Transit Association (VTA) members as well as industry partners on Tuesday, December 15 to collectively fight to #SavePublicTransit with a day of mobilization and engagement. Organized by APTA, #SavePublicTransit Day will shine the light on the dire financial crisis facing the public transportation industry and urge...Read More
The limited service timetables below reflect the ONLY services operated by DASH at this time and are in effect until further notice. To view pre-COVID timetables, click here. Regular service will resume at the advice of public health professionals. AT1 Plus Return to regular service. AT2 Return to regular service. AT2X Route...Read More
DASH is celebrating our DASH family of essential transit workers, especially those whose work may be unfamiliar to passengers. Kevin Hernandez, DASH’s Director of Operations, is one of several faces at DASH who passengers will likely never see in person, but whose daily work directly impacts them. Hernandez oversees day-to-day operations for the agency, including...Read More
DASH is celebrating our DASH family of essential transit workers, especially those whose work is unfamiliar to passengers. As a public transit agency, the safety of our passengers, employees and community is critical for DASH. Safety and Security Manager Stephanie Salzone leads DASH’s daily efforts to create and maintain a safe environment within the agency’s...Read More
The limited service timetables below reflect the ONLY services operated by DASH at this time and are in effect until further notice. To view timetables for regular service, click here. Regular service will resume at the advice of public health professionals. AT1 Plus Return to regular service. AT2 Return to regular service. AT2X...Read More
After 36 years of dedicated service to DASH and the Alexandria community, Mike Nixon retired on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Mike has been with DASH since our very first day and has helped keep Alexandria moving for 36 years as of March 11, 2020. Mike described the day DASH launched service in Alexandria as interesting. The...Read More
DASH joins Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) in recognizing Transit Appreciation Month as they highlight all of the steps that transit agencies across Virginia are taking to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month will highlight the contributions of essential transit workers as well as the important roles transit agencies...Read More
DASH joins Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) in recognizing Transit Appreciation Month as they highlight all of the steps that transit agencies across Virginia are taking to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month will highlight the contributions of essential transit workers as well as the important roles transit agencies...Read More
DASH is closely monitoring COVID-19 developments. The coronavirus pandemic is an evolving situation, and we are following the guidance of local, state and federal health officials. This page is dedicated to service changes, modifications and other information that impacts passengers’ experience. ► Face coverings are required on all DASH buses. ► DASH is operating...Read More
After months of gathering feedback from riders and the community, DASH’s new Tracker launches in beta today, June 1. The new DASH Tracker features improvements and innovations resulting from community feedback and focus groups. Launching the new Tracker in beta will allow DASH to make further improvements based on feedback from users before the finished Tracker...Read More
We at DASH understand that Coronavirus has brought unprecedented change and uncertainty to our riders, our community, our state, our country and the world. Even as more businesses reopen and people return to work, many things remain uncertain. However, we want to let you know that some things are constant, such as the DASH commitment to providing reliable and safe...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors approved the proposed Transit Development Plan (TDP) as well as the budget for fiscal year 2021 at its May 27 meeting. The approved TDP includes the addition of Sunday service on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day and the discontinuation of AT4 service from Braddock Rd. Metro to City...Read More
DASH General Manager and CEO Josh Baker penned a message to employees regarding the recent unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. DASH Team, As our region and the country grapples with the death of George Floyd, we have witnessed protesters stand together demanding action. This country was built on the ideals of...Read More
DASH is preparing to adjust the current level of service to an enhanced Saturday schedule beginning Sunday, May 24. This proactive service increase will provide additional service on key routes so that passengers are able to maintain adequate physical distancing on buses as Governor Northam’s stay-at-home orders are lifted at midnight on Thursday, May 28....Read More
As part of the continued commitment to move toward a zero-emissions fleet, DASH will be demonstrating the Xcelsior CHARGE™ XE60 bus on Feb. 6-12, 2020. This 60-foot articulated battery electric bus is manufactured and furnished by New Flyer of America. It is the first battery electric articulated bus DASH has demonstrated and it has the...Read More
Based on guidance from the Alexandria Health Department, the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) will require all passengers to wear face coverings while using DASH buses beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. The measure will help protect DASH employees and passengers from contracting the COVID-19 virus and is consistent with the actions of the agency’s regional transit...Read More
After 36 years of dedicated service to DASH and the Alexandria community, Mike Nixon retired on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Mike has been with DASH since our very first day and has helped keep Alexandria moving for 36 years as of March 11, 2020. Mike described the day DASH launched service in Alexandria as interesting....Read More
