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
What is ALIVE!? ALIVE! is a charitable organization that strives to alleviate poverty and need in the Alexandria community. One of the ways they work to improve the lives of our neighbors in need is by distributing food. To learn more about ALIVE!, including opportunities to donate time or other resources, visit www.alive-inc.org. How...Read More
The Alexandria Transit Company, which operates the DASH bus system and King Street Trolley service, was awarded grant funding of $14 million through the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-395 Commuter Choice Program for Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025. The funds will be used to maintain current high frequency service levels with 10-15 minute headways on...Read More
La Alexandria Transit Company, que opera el sistema de autobuses DASH y el servicio King Street Trolley, comenzará a prestar servicio a la nueva estación Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail cuando se inaugure el 19 de mayo de 2023. Las líneas 33, 34 y 36 A/B de DASH se modificarán para ofrecer conexiones directas con la nueva...Read More
Para leer en español, haga clic aquí. The Alexandria Transit Company, which operates the DASH bus system and King Street Trolley service, will begin serving the new Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail Station when it opens on May 19, 2023. DASH Lines 33, 34 and 36 A/B will be modified to provide direct connections to...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
