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Effective Monday, August 22, the Landmark Mall Transit Center has reopened to all bus traffic. The transit center closed temporarily beginning Monday, August 1 for construction as part of the ongoing redevelopment of Landmark Mall. DASH Line 30, 32 and 35 buses have resumed their regular routes and are serving riders at the transit center.Read More

The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) has launched a new survey to learn more about current ridership trends and travel patterns. Individuals who complete the survey and provide their email will be eligible to win one of several $100 gift cards. “DASH has undergone a major transition in the last year with the launch of New...Read More

Beginning Monday, August 1, the Landmark Mall Transit Center will be closed to all bus traffic for several weeks for construction. This closure is necessary to remove the flyover ramp connecting eastbound Duke Street to the mall. The closure is part of the ongoing redevelopment of Landmark Mall. Line 30, 32 and 35 riders will need to make...Read More

The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) will retire its remaining Orion buses with a ceremonial final trip on Friday, July 1. To celebrate this milestone with the community and recognize the vital role these buses have played in serving Alexandria’s transit needs, there will be a final ceremonial Line 30 trip. The ceremonial final trip will...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

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More