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The Alexandria Transit Company, which operates the DASH bus system, is celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the launch of its fare-free New DASH Network. The redesigned bus network debuted on September 5, 2021, with more frequent, all-day bus service, simplified route structures, new route names, and the discontinuation of fare collection on all DASH buses....
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DASH is seeking public input on potential service changes for its FY 2023 – FY 2028 Transit Development Plan (TDP).  The TDP is an annual document that summarizes any proposed or service changes for the following fiscal year.  Potential DASH service changes for FY 2023 include: Route realignments on Lines 33, 34 and 36A/B to provide direct...
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DASH is seeking public input on potential service changes for its FY 2023 – FY 2028 Transit Development Plan (TDP).  The TDP is an annual document that summarizes any proposed or service changes for the following fiscal year.  Potential DASH service changes for FY 2023 include: Route realignments on Lines 33, 34 and 36A/B to provide direct...
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019 DASH ServiceRegular DASH service. DASH OfficesClosing at 5 PM. King Street TrolleyOperating on a normal schedule. Wednesday, January 1, 2020 DASH ServiceNo DASH service. DASH OfficesClosed. King Street TrolleyOperating on a normal schedule.
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Alexandria, VA – After nearly two years of planning, outreach and discussion, the Alexandria Transit Vision (ATV) Plan network for 2030, and the short-term 2022 “major growth” network, were both adopted by the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Board of Directors on December 11. The new bus networks will provide more useful bus service for the...
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Beginning Sunday, May 8, the new Landmark Mall Transit Center will open. This temporary transit center will be used for at least the next two years during construction activities as Landmark Mall is redeveloped. The new transit center is closer to the front of Landmark Mall for faster and more convenient bus service and provides a safer, cleaner and better lit passenger...
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Beginning Saturday, April 30, the DASH Bus mobile app will no longer be supported, updated or available to download. Passengers may continue to access real-time bus arrival information at dashbus.com/tracker. Mobile users can save this web address on their devices for easy access in a few short steps: iPhone users: Open your Safari mobile browser and type...
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Effective immediately, face masks are optional onboard DASH buses and the King Street Trolley. Face masks will also be optional for DASH employees, including operators. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that they are suspending enforcement of the federal mask mandate for public transportation while the Biden Administration reviews a federal judge’s ruling. Riders are encouraged to make...
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Beginning Monday, April 18, DASH will implement two new policies that will make transit even more accessible and convenient, especially for families with young children. The policies will improve how riders board DASH buses and how strollers may be used.  PolicyNew Policy (Effective Monday, April 18)Former PolicyBoarding:When it is safe to do so, riders may...
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DASH ridership increased to nearly 300,000 total boardings in March. This represents a 73% increase over ridership in August 2021, just before the launch of the New DASH Network and free fares.  In the first four months after the new network launch in September 2021, DASH saw a 50% increase in monthly boardings, which was...
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