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
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
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...Read More
ATC Board Approves Alexandria Transit Vision Plan 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...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) will receive approximately $5.1 million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers. The funding has been allocated from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Trust), as well as statewide transit capital funding. The Commonwealth received the VW Trust as part of its emissions violation settlement with Volkswagen. Last week,...Read More
Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) and the City of Alexandria have partnered with The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) to perform a zero-emission bus fleet feasibility and planning study. CTE will provide a feasibility recommendation for deploying zero-emission bus technology into DASH service. This partnership builds on prior action taken by DASH to gain...Read More
