The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors. The Board plays a vital role in helping shape the future of public transportation in Alexandria, ensuring that DASH continues to deliver safe, efficient, and community-focused transit service for all of our riders.
About the Board of Directors
The Board oversees the general governance and strategic direction of the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH). As a not-for-profit public service corporation, DASH connects residents, students, families, commuters, and visitors to destinations throughout the city and region, helping make Alexandria a more sustainable and accessible community.
Board members help ensure that DASH provides safe, reliable, convenient, comfortable, and courteous service while maintaining the efficient and responsible use of resources. The Board works in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the DASH General Manager & CEO, and other local and regional transportation agencies to guide long-term planning, service improvements, and fiscal oversight.
Application Process
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible via the online application form.
Candidates must have public transportation expertise or management experience (e.g., transit agency executive, transit trade association member, familiarity with transportation regulations).
- Application Deadline: 5:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025
- Late Submissions: Applications received after the deadline may not be accepted
Qualifications and Considerations
Applicants are evaluated based on several factors, including but not limited to:
- Professional background and relevant skills
- Length of residency in the City of Alexandria
- Community service and civic involvement
- Past or current participation on City boards, commissions, or committees
- Familiarity with or use of DASH/public transit services
- Interest in transportation and mobility issues
- Geographic location within the city
The Board strives for diverse representation of members throughout the community, including a range of perspectives and voices from disadvantaged or underrepresented communities.
Board Structure and Service Commitment
The Board is composed of nine to eleven members, elected annually by the Alexandria City Council (DASH’s stockholders). Board appointments are for one-year terms, with no term limits.
Board members serve on a volunteer basis and receive no financial compensation, though they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while attending official meetings or events outside the City of Alexandria.
Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM, and typically last approximately two hours. Special sessions occur three to four times per year including but not limited to: budget work sessions, joint meetings with City Council, and public hearings on routes, schedules, or fares. Board members may also be asked to participate in City committees or task forces related to transportation and mobility.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Transparency
DASH is proud to be an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex or gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or veteran status in the selection of Board members, employment, or the provision of transit services.
As a public body, the Board operates in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and adheres to all applicable rules governing conflicts of interest and transparency in governance.
Additional Information or Questions
For questions about the Board of Directors or assistance with the application process, please contact Beth Reveles, Board Secretary, at beth.reveles@alexandriava.gov.