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Alexandria Transit DASH weekend service alerts for October 11-12 affecting Pentagon and Potomac Yard
Weekend Service Alerts:
Saturday, October 11, Lines 33, 34, & 36A/B will detour around Potomac Yard 8:30AM-12:30PM
Sunday, October 12, Line 35 will terminate at Pentagon City 4:00AM–3:00PM
To see all service alerts, visit www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlerts #ALXVA
DASH announces a service alert for Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 13
In observance of Indigenous People's Day, DASH will be operating on a weekend schedule on Monday, October 13, 2025. Lines 102, 103 & 104 will not be running. Regular weekday service will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
For a full list of weekend timetables, please visit dashbus.com/schedules
DASH bus parked with large text reading 'FREE TO RIDE! JUST HOP ON'
Children and adults interact at various informational booths at the DASH Block Party
A group photo in front of a backdrop at the DASH Block Party
A man rides a stationary bike as one of the activities at the DASH Block Party
On September 18th, we brought the neighborhood together for an unforgettable Block Party to celebrate another record-breaking ridership year and thank the community for its continued support. See more photos here: www.dashbus.com/dash-block-p...
#DASH #DASHBus #DASHBlockParty2025 #ALXVA #NoVA
A detour notice for Line 33 on October 4 from 5AM to 8PM for Art on The Avenue event.
This Saturday, October 4, Line 33 will detour in the Del Ray neighborhood from 5:00am until 8:00pm during the Art on the Avenue event. See the full list of missed stops and temporary stops here: www.dashbus.com/service-aler...
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #artontheavenue
Announcement for Alexandria Transit Company's October Board of Directors Meeting on October 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM at DASH HQ, 3000 Business Center Drive.
You are invited to join us Wednesday, October 8 at DASH Headquarters @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting.
If you prefer to attend virtually, visit the link below to register:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We hope to see you there!
#DASH #ALXVA
2025 DASH Roadeo event poster calling for judges on October 19 from 9AM to 2PM
🚍 The DASH Roadeo 2025 is rolling in with monster-sized fun, and we need YOU! We're looking for 40–50 volunteers to judge: no experience necessary! Be part of Alexandria’s biggest bus showdown!
📆Oct 19 | 3000 Business Center Dr | 8 AM - 12:30 PM
🔗Apply here: forms.office.com/g/gjVMakwQ6w
Promotional poster for the 2025 DASH Roadeo event featuring three DASH buses and event details for October 19, 9AM-2PM at DASH HQ.
DASH Roadeo 2025
Oct 19 | 3000 Business Center Drive
Get ready, Alexandria: The DASH Roadeo is back and bigger than ever!
Participate as a judge in Alexandria’s biggest bus showdown! Apply here: forms.office.com/g/gjVMakwQ6w
#DASH #DASHBus #DASHROADEO2025 #BusRoadeo #ALXVA #NoVA
Alexandria Transit DASH logo above text announcing early voting is open with hours Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM with weekend dates and extended hours starting Oct 18
DASH announces early voting starting September 19 at 132 N Royal St., Suite 100, accessible via bus lines 30, 31, 34, or King Street Trolley.
DASH announces early voting at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, starting October 24, accessible via bus lines 30 or 32
🗳️ Hey Alexandria, it’s time to VOTE early, and DASH has your ride covered!
Vote early in-person Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Weekend dates and extended hours start Saturday, October 18.
For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/elections/ke...
An image with details about the September 10 DASH Board of Directors meeting
You are invited to join us Wednesday, September 10, at City Hall @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting.
If you prefer to attend virtually, visit the link below to register:
apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Det...
We hope to see you there!
An image showing renderings and maps of the planned DASH facility expansion project
🚧 Big things are happening at DASH! 🚧
We're gearing up to break ground on our Facility Expansion Project, designed to support a growing bus fleet and accelerate the City of Alexandria’s transition to 100% zero-emission buses. 💚
Read more at www.dashbus.com/dash-to-begi...
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
A DASH service alert announcing a weekend schedule for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, DASH will be operating a Weekend schedule Monday, September 1. Lines 102, 103 & 104 will not run. Regular weekday service resumes Tuesday, September 2.
To see all Weekend timetables, please visit dashbus.com/schedules
#DASH #DASHBus #LaborDay2025 #ServiceAlert #ALXVA
A poster for the DASH Block Party, with an image of Dashy the mascot and information about the event
🎉 Hey Riders! We’re so excited to invite YOU to something really special — our 2025 Block Party! This is our way of saying THANK YOU for another record-breaking year and for being part of the DASH family. 💙 🚌
📅 Sept 18 | 4 PM – 7 PM
📍Leonard "Chick" Rec Center Gym
#DASH #DASHBus #DASHBlockParty2025
An image with text that reads "Important Service Updates! Starting August 24"
You spoke; we listened! Starting August 24, DASH is making updates based on what you told us matters most: more frequent service, better reliability, and safer, more comfortable stops.
Full details: www.dashbus.com/fy-2025-atsp-service-updates-begin-to-take-effect-august-24/
#DASH #DASHBus
Our CEO & General Manager Josh Baker will be speaking at the ACT's August Monthly Meeting!
🚍 Removing Barriers to Transit – Zero Fare Service
📅 Tuesday, August 12
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Silver Spring Civic Building
#TransitForAll #ZeroFareTransit #PublicTransit #DASHBus #ACTMonthlyMeeting #TransitEquity
Join us for our August monthly meeting!
Who: Joshua Baker, CEO & General Manager, @dashbusva.bsky.social
What: Removing Barriers to Transit - Zero Fare Service
When: Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 pm
Where: Silver Spring Civic Building
Why: To learn about strategies for successful zero-fare transit!
🎉 The results are in, and the moment you’ve all been waiting for is here! Our brand-new mascot officially has a name……Dashy! 🎉
#DASHBus #DASH #Dashy #NewMascot #MascotReveal #VotesAreIn #CommunityTransit #PublicTransit #FunTimesAhead #ALXVA #NoVA
Welcome to the team, Dashy!
#DASHBus #DASH #Dashy #NewMascot #MascotReveal #VotesAreIn #CommunityTransit #PublicTransit #FunTimesAhead #ALXVA #NoVA
A photo of City Hall in Alexandria with text that reads "Alexandria's 276th Birthday Celebration! Bus Service Detour July 12 3:00pm-11:00pm"
Happy Birthday Alexandria! 🎉
This Saturday, July 12th, from 3:00pm until 11:00pm, Alexandria's 276th Birthday Celebration, there will be some road closures along North Fairfax St in Old Town North, so Lines 30 and 31 will have detours.
Learn more at dashbus.com/alerts
#DASH #ServiceAlert #HBDALX
🚍✨Help Us Name the New DASH Mascot! ✨🚍
We’ve got a brand-new DASH mascot ready to roll — but it needs a name! 🚌💭
Vote for your favorite and be part of DASH history; it only takes a minute!
👉 Cast your vote here: forms.office.com/g/5zYLt4XyXX
Voting ends at 11:59 PM July 18!
#DASH #DASHBus
An image with fireworks in the background and text that reads 'Independence Day Service Alert Friday July 4'
In observance of Independence Day, DASH will be operating on a Sunday schedule on Friday, July 4, 2025. Lines 102, 103 & 104 will not be serviced. For a full listing of Sunday timetables by route, please visit dashbus.com/schedules
Additionally, DASH Administrative Offices will be closed on July 4.
DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way; Wed., June 25; 6 PM - 7:00 PM; Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.)
🚍 Hey Alexandria, ready to DASH like a pro?
✅ Learn to read routes and schedules
✅ Get real-time updates with the DASH Tracker
✅ Ask questions and get 1-on-1 help
🔗 Learn more: alexlibraryva.org/event/13569147
#DASH #DASHBus #DASH101 #TransitTips #PublicTransit #ALXVA #NoVA #MeetTheTeam
A photo of Alexandria with text overlayed reading "Regional Heat Advisory"
🚨 Weather Alert: Prolonged Heat & Humidity in the DC Region! ☀️💦
The National Weather Service is forecasting a prolonged period of hot and humid conditions through the end of next week. Our buses are fully air-conditioned & fare-free, offering a cool escape or way to get around during the heat wave.
At DASH, we’re proud to stand with our community this Juneteenth. 🖤❤️💚
DASH is operating on a normal weekday schedule, so you can get to the places and people that matter most. 🚏🚍
Explore Visit Alexandria’s Juneteenth guide: visitalexandria.com/things-to-do...
#DASH #Juneteenth
Our website is back online now. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for riding with DASH!
🚧 Attention DASH riders! 🚧
Our website is back online now.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for riding with DASH! 🚌 #DASHBus #DASH #DASHAlexandria #WebsiteDown #TransitUpdates
A group of DASH employees at the VTA conference, accepting an award
We are proud to announce that we have received the Virginia Transit Association's 2025 Outstanding Community Program Award for our Fare-Free Program.
Read the full press release at dashbus.com/dash-earns-2025-outstanding-community-program-award/
Pride DASH bus in the rain on the National Mall.
At World Pride, the pride @dashbusva.bsky.social bus is there as a cooling bus. Not that it ended up being needed today. 🏳️🌈
08.06.2025 17:52 — 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Riding with pride on @wmata.com, @rideonmct.bsky.social, and @dashbusva.bsky.social. #PrideBus #PrideTrain #RideWithPride
08.06.2025 23:52 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 DASH Pride Bus, honoring the LGBTQIA+ community this month and beyond!
Catch it this Saturday, June 7 in the WorldPride Parade!
Read the full press release at buff.ly/Vwfsils
#DASH #DASHBus #WorldPride2025 #DASHPride #RideWithPride
An image with details about the DASH June Board of Directors meeting
You are invited to join us Wednesday, June 11, at DASH HQ @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting.
If you prefer to attend virtually, click the link below to register now:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We hope to see you there!
A photo of one of DASH's new zero emissions articulated buses
A photo depicting a group of people about to cut a ribbon in front of a new articulated bus
Thank you to everyone who joined us to welcome our two newest zero emissions buses to the fleet! 🚍⚡🌱
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