You're invited to join us Apr. 8 at DASH HQ (3000 Business Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. Its also the public hearing to share feedback on this year's ATSP update.
Learn more at dashbus.com/board or take the survey at https://forms.office.com/g/kdVz2vQYXp
We want to hear from YOU! 🎤
The FY 2027 ATSP Update is officially live! Here's how to get involved:
🌐 Take our online survey (available in 5 languages)
🏙️ Drop by a community meeting
🚌 Catch us on a ride along or at a bus stop
👉 Learn more and take the survey at dashbus.com/atsp-survey
📣 Your voice can help shape the future of DASH! 🚍
We are NOW accepting input on our FY 2027 ATSP Update. Share your feedback and help us build a better DASH through April 22.
🌐 Available in Arabic, Amharic, English, Persian/Dari & Spanish
📝 Take the survey: dashbus.com/atsp-survey
🎉 36 Years of Service. One Incredible Journey. 🚌
This week, we say congrats and farewell to Earl Jackson, who is retiring after 36 years with DASH. Earl started behind the wheel of one of our very first buses on the road in 1984. 🏙️💙
Thank you, Earl. From all of us at DASH, it has been an honor. 👏
Hey William, thanks for reaching out.
Unfortunately, we’re out of the blue and gold caps right now, but we do have a blue DASH bucket hat in stock.
Feel free to swing by our facility (3000 Business Center Dr.) Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM if you want to check it out!
Line 103 & 104 service will begin early, starting at 1 PM with a normal 30 minute frequency.
Customer Service will be available until 7 PM, but Lost & Found will close at 2:00 PM.
If issued, seek immediate shelter and do not wait at any bus stop until lifted.
Additional delays or detours may be likely due to fallen trees, downed power lines, or other road debris.
⏳Give yourself extra time today and check our Service Alerts page (dashbus.com/alert-list) before you travel. 👀
DASH Weather Advisory for the afternoon of March 16
📢Heads up Riders! Severe weather is on the way this afternoon, March 16. ☔⚡
We're expecting minor to moderate service disruptions. If a tornado warning is issued, we'll temporarily suspend all service, getting back on the road as soon as it's lifted.
Public transit drives growth nationwide – from major cities to small-town factories.
Ray Melleady, Chair of APTA’s BMBG, shares why strong federal investment matters for businesses and communities nationwide.
Read APTA’s Authorization Recommendations here: www.apta.com/wp-content/u...
🎉 Huge congratulations to our very own Daisy Allman!
Last week, Daisy Allman, DASH’s Operations Manager, graduated from the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) 2026 Leadership Academy in Washington, DC.
#DASHBus #2026CTAALeadershipAcademy #CommunityTransit #ProfessionalDevelopment
DASH Shines at the 2026 Virginia State Bus Roadeo! 🏆
We had a great showing at this year’s State Roadeo. The Director of DRPT even complimented our operators for looking sharp and professional.
Our operators placed 8th, 14th, 17th, and 26th, and the maintenance team finished 5th out of 9 teams. 💪
42 years ago, DASH hit the streets of Alexandria and we have not stopped since. That's a whole lot of bus stops, familiar faces, and "have a great day!"s along the way! 💙
#DASHBus #DASH42 #HappyBirthdayDASH #PublicTransit #CommunityFirst
DASH is proud to celebrate the incredible women, past and present, who have helped shape Alexandria, the DMV, and beyond. 🙋♀️
We'll be at the Del Ray Farmers' Market on 3/14 and at the Women's History Walk in Old Town on 3/21. 🌇
#DASHBus #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM2026 #WomenDrivingALXForward
Saturday, March 7, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Lines 30, 31, 34, and the King Street Trolley will detour in Old Town around the City Hall area during the Ballyshaners St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
For more information: https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
You are invited to join us Wednesday, Mar. 11 at the Del Pepper Center, 9th Floor, Room 9151 (4850 Mark Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting.
To attend virtually, visit dashbus.com/board.
We hope to see you there!
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
Today @jobaker4.bsky.social @dashbusva.bsky.social surprised us by publicly recognizing Metro’s support during the January snowstorm! We're proud of Team Metro for stepping in without hesitation to help clear 46 DASH bus stops impacted by snow & ice. Partnerships like this keep our region strong! 🤝
Please allow extra travel time due to possible snow or ice.
Customer Service and Lost & Found will be open during regular hours. Stay safe and plan ahead!
For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list.
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🚍 Service Update: Monday, February 23
We plan to operate regular weekday service with no snow detours at the start of service.
We will continue monitoring weather and road conditions. Snow detours may be implemented with little notice, either line-by-line or system-wide.
An image of Harriet Tubman and her quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
An image of James Baldwin and his quote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
An image of Coretta Scott King and her quote: “Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.”
An image of President Barack Obama and his quote: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
BHM | 100 Years of Progress 🤎🖤
We’re proud to be part of a city where history informs our progress, and we’re committed to continue helping our community move forward today, for the next 100 years and beyond! 🚌💨
#BHM100 #BlackExcellence #FreedomMovesForward #WeRideTogether
Happy Lunar New Year Alexandria! 🎇
As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, let us embrace its spirit of strong energy, courage, success, prosperity, and forward motion as we look ahead to the year to come. 🔥🐴
#DASHBus #YearOfTheFireHorse #LunarNewYear #NewBeginnings
DASH announces a President's Day service alert for Monday, February 16
In observance of Presidents' Day, DASH will operate a Weekend schedule Monday, February 16, 2026. Lines 102, 103, & 104 will not be serviced. Regular weekday service will resume Tuesday, February 17. DASH Administrative Offices will be closed.
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #PresidentsDay #ALXVA
On Saturday, February 14, Lines 30, 31, 34, and the King Street Trolley will detour in Old Town from 8AM-4PM during the George Washington Birthday Parade.
For the full service alert, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #GeorgeWashingtonBirthdayParade #ALXVA
An image of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and his quote: “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.”
Black History Month is a time to honor the past, recognize the present, and keep moving toward a more connected future.
Learn more about Black History Month at https://asalh.org/about-us/about-black-history-month/
#DASHBus #BHM100 #BlackExcellence #FreedomMovesForward #WeRideTogether
Expect delays and intermittent stop closures Monday, Feb. 9 along Lines 30, 31, 34, and KST during the Walk for Peace event in Old Town.
www.alexandriava.gov/news-citywide/2026-02-06...
#DASH #DASHbus #WalkForPeace #ServiceAlert #OldTown #ALXVA
If a bus stop feels unsafe, wave to signal the operator as the bus approaches. If the bus is in service, the operator will stop at the nearest safe location.
You can report snow or ice at bus stops, on sidewalks, or streets through ALEX 311 by calling, visiting the website, or using the mobile app.
🚨 All snow detours will be lifted and regular service resumes Thursday, Feb. 5 at 8 PM. 🎉
Thanks so much for your patience while we worked to get service back safely. 💙💛
Please allow a little extra travel time, as some delays may continue due to lingering snow and ice. ❄
You are invited to join us Wednesday, Feb. 11 at DASH HQ (3000 Business Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting.
To attend virtually:
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We hope to see you there!
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
Transit Equity Day is a time to reflect on the progress made, recognize the work still ahead, and recommit to building public transportation that works for everyone.
dashbus.com/transit-equity
#DASHBus #BHM100 #TransitEquityDay #RosaParks #TransitForAll
For the latest updates, visit dashbus.com/alert-list and follow us on Bluesky.
Please review our detour maps at dashbus.com/snow before traveling and allow extra time as sidewalks remain icy.
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As conditions continue to improve, two additional snow detours will be lifted on Tuesday, February 3, at 8 PM. Regular service will resume in the Armistead & Reed Avenue areas.
Detours will remain in effect for the Bradlee/Fort Ward & Parkfairfax areas until it’s safe to restore normal service.
