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  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

An Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) bus was the victim of a carjacking incident at approximately 9:45pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The incident involved an out of service transit vehicle, which was taken by a suspect who is now in the custody of the Alexandria Police Department. There were no injuries and no weapons 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

DASH will host a Career Fair at the agency’s facility at 3000 Business Center Drive on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Qualified applicants will be hired on the spot for the following positions: Full-time bus operatorPart-time bus operatorB MechanicC MechanicService worker Applicants are encouraged to pre-register for...Read More

In support of Volunteer Alexandria’s 2022 community toy and book drive, DASH is encouraging the community to help serve children and families this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped books, toys and games suitable for children 0 to 4 years old until December 15. The donated items will be distributed to children in need in the...Read More

We know that Alexandria doesn’t stop moving, even on holidays. DASH is here to help you make your trips this holiday season with adjusted service schedules during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 DASH will operate on a Sunday service schedule. Administrative offices will be closed. King Street Trolley service will run on its...Read More

Effective Sunday, October 23: New service schedules featuring increased service on Line 30 and schedule adjustments on several other lines to improve service reliability. View full route schedules. Line 30 Weekday Peak Service Improvement. All weekday Line 30 trips will run between King Street Metro and Braddock Road Metro in both directions for better connectivity between...Read More

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....Read More

Beginning Saturday, September 10, WMATA’s Major Blue Line and Yellow Line Construction project will rehabilitate the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations and connect the new Potomac Yard Station to the mainline rail system. During the Potomac Yard prep work, six stations south of Reagan National Airport on the Yellow...Read More