The Alexandria Transit Company is pleased to announce that City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2025 budget on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The final budget adopted by the City does NOT include any changes to DASH service. Here are the highlights for DASH riders: The proposed reduction to Line 104 service from every...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company is pleased to announce that the FY 2025 – FY 2034 Alexandria Transit Strategic Plan (ATSP) was formally adopted by the agency’s Board of Directors at its meeting on April 10, 2024. The ATSP provides a comprehensive vision of future service development, fare adjustments, and capital investments for transit services within...Read More
Forty years ago today, the first DASH bus rolled onto the City of Alexandria’s streets. Since then, DASH has grown alongside the city, becoming an integral part of its history and a vital resource for its residents. “DASH is a shining example of how public transportation can improve the lives of residents and contribute to...Read More
We express our gratitude to following organizations and businesses for their generous sponsorship and support of DASH’s 40th Anniversary celebration. Read More
DASH is excited to announce that “Stuff the Bus” is back! The donation drive for winter clothing, canned goods, and toiletries is a beloved DASH holiday tradition that will take place at various locations in Alexandria from Monday, December 11 to Friday, December 15. All donations will benefit the Carpenter’s Shelter, a local organization...Read More
DASH’s Deputy Director of Maintenance Natalie Harris was named to the Virginia Transit Leadership Institute’s (VTLI) inaugural Class of Fellows. The VTLI program was formed by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) as well as the Virginia Transit Association to engage, nurture and cultivate emerging leaders in transportation in the Commonwealth. Fellows...Read More
Martin Barna, DASH’s Director of Planning & Marketing, was named one of Mass Transit’s 40 Under 40 for 2023. The award recognizes transportation professionals in the United States who make a difference in their communities by improving transit. Martin was nominated by the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions...Read More
For the first time in its 39-year history, the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) has recorded more than 4.5 million boardings in a single year. To celebrate this milestone and thank our loyal customers, DASH will host a rider celebration event on the morning of Friday, August 18 at the King Street-Old Town Metrorail Station. ...Read More
With the support of City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, Rep. Don Beyer, Sen. Mark Warner as well as other State and City officials, The City of Alexandria was awarded a $24 million federal grant to support DASH’s fleet electrification program. The FY 2024 grant was awarded through the FTA Low- and No-Emission and...Read More
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) have been awarded $38 million in grants to expand their zero-emission bus fleet and continue high-frequency bus service. The City was awarded a $24 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through its Low/No Emission Buses and Bus & Bus Facilities Program. The grant will be used...Read More
DASH is seeking public input on potential service changes for its FY 2024 – FY 2029 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 2024 include: No changes to existing service or fares in...Read More
February 4 is Transit Equity Day, an initiative that commemorates the life and legacy of Rosa Parks while inspiring organizations to promote accessible, equitable, and just public transit initiatives and policies. Parks became a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated...Read More
DASH has released its first annual report on its highly-successful free fares program. The report documents the successes, challenges, and lessons learned in the first twelve months of fare-free service. The report will be presented at the December 14, 2022 meeting of the ATC Board of Directors and is available on DASH’s website at...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company (ATC) Board of Directors approved the proposed Transit Development Plan (TDP) for FY2023-2028. A comprehensive public outreach process, including several community meetings, was conducted in March and April to collect feedback from the community. The final TDP plan includes revisions to reflect this feedback. The approved TDP includes service improvements and...Read More
The Virginia Transit Association (VTA) awarded DASH its 2022 Special Marketing & Community Outreach Award for the agency’s New DASH Network. DASH also successfully nominated bus operator Jovan Jones for VTA’s Unsung Hero Award. Both awards were presented at VTA’s annual conference, hosted in Roanoke from June 1-2. DASH nominated its New DASH Network launch...Read More
