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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
February 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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
February 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/news-citywide/2026-02-06/community-notice-walk-for-peace-old-town

#DASH #DASHbus #WalkForPeace #ServiceAlert #OldTown #ALXVA
February 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM
🚨 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. ❄
February 6, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We hope to see you there!

#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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.
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM
As conditions improve, three snow detours will be lifted Tues., Feb. 3, at 11 AM. Regular service will resume in the Fillmore, Ripley/Holmes Run, & Stevenson/Yoakum/Whiting areas.

Detours remain in effect for Armistead, Bradlee/Fort Ward, Parkfairfax, and Reed Avenue areas.
February 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
✨ Inspiring the Next Gen. of Women in Transit & STEM ✨

For National Mentoring Month, DASH was proud to partner with Space of Her Own last week to host an interactive facility tour for an incredible group of girls and their mentors. 🚍💙💛
January 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🎉 Good news, Alexandria! 😁

As conditions improve, we will return to normal weekday service Thurs., Jan. 29, starting with all detours in effect. We’ll remove detours as soon as it’s safe to do so, either line-by-line or system-wide.

📲 For the latest updates, please visit dashbus.com/alert-list.
January 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM
❄ DASHing Through the Snow Safety & Travel Tips ❄

⏳ Give yourself a little extra time

🚌 Check for any DASH service updates before heading out

🏂 Take it slow and use caution at stops and on sidewalks

📲 Call ALEX 311 to request snow and/or ice removal from bus stops, sidewalks, streets, etc.
January 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Due to continued icy conditions and refreezing, we’ll be running regular weekend service Wednesday, January 28.

All service will run with all detours in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM, except the King St. Trolley which will run from 11 AM to 10 PM.
January 27, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Due to continued icy conditions and the high chance of refreezing, we’ll be running reduced weekend service Tuesday, January 27. All service will run every 30 minutes with all detours in effect from 8 AM to 10 PM, except the King St. Trolley which will run from 11 AM to 7 PM.
January 26, 2026 at 11:42 PM
For the first time in years, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all service for Monday, January 26 due to extreme icy conditions.

With safety as our top priority, we determined that operating service would put our riders, staff, and community at unnecessary risk.

@nbcwashington.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:56 AM
URGENT | JAN 25: Due to icy conditions and a high chance of refreezing, all service will end at 4 PM today to ensure the safety of our riders and operators.

For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list.

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Service Alert List – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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January 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Sun., Jan. 25, we’ll be running reduced weekend service, running hourly on detours from 6 AM-10 PM, except the Trolley which will run 11 AM-7 PM.

Customer Service will be open from 8 AM-5 PM. Review detour and winter service info at dashbus.com/snow.

For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list.
Winter Weather Service – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
In observance of MLK Jr. Day, DASH will operate a weekend schedule Monday, Jan 19, 2026. Lines 102, 103, & 104 will not be serviced.
DASH Administrative Offices will be closed Jan 19, including the Customer Service phone line.
#MLKDay #IHaveADream #EqualityForAll #DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #NoVa
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
You are invited to join us Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Beatley Central Library @ 5:30 PM for our first Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting of 2026.

To attend virtually:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We hope to see you there!

#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🎉 New Year's Service Reminder 🎇

December 31
🚌 All lines will operate on a Monday–Friday schedule.
🏬 DASH Administrative Offices will be open.

January 1
🚌 All lines will operate on a Saturday–Sunday schedule.
🏬 DASH Administrative Offices will be closed.

#DASHBus #HappyNewYear2026 #NewYearSameDASH
December 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
💙 DASH 2025 Wrapped is here! 💛

🚌 2,892,678 miles traveled
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 5,500,210 riders carried
📈 Top lines: 35, 30 & 31
👻 Busiest Month: October
🎯 79.9% on-time performance

Thank you for being along for the ride! Here’s to many more miles in 2026!

#DASHBus #DASHWrapped #RideDASH #PublicTransit #2025wrapped
December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
⛄Christmas Service Reminder 🎅

Wednesday, December 24
🚌 All lines will operate on a regular Monday–Friday schedule.
🏬 DASH Administrative Offices will be closed.

Thursday, December 25
🚌 All lines will operate on a Saturday–Sunday schedule.
🏬 DASH Administrative Offices will be closed.
December 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Dec. 24
🚌 All lines will be on a Mon–Fri schedule.
🏬 DASH Offices closed.

Dec. 25
🚌 All lines will be on a Sat–Sun schedule.
🏬 DASH Offices closed.

Dec. 31
🚌 All lines will be on a Mon–Fri schedule.
🏬 DASH Offices open.

Jan. 1
🚌 All lines will be on a Sat–Sun schedule.
🏬 DASH Offices closed.
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Starting January 2026, the City Hall/Market Sq stop (ID: 4000820) will be relocated around the corner.
This temporary move will last through 2028, during the renovation of City Hall.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve your DASH experience. 💙💛

#DASH #DASHBus #OldTown #ALXVA #NoVA
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM