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  • Live

    Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.

    • Be Prepared

      Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe.

      • Flooding Preparedness
      • Snow and Ice Control
      • Hurricane Preparedness
      • Emergency Preparedness
      • Public Health Emergency
    • Community Life

      Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more.

      • Community Gardens
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Parks
      • Pets
      • Recreation
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards and Commissions
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • City Academies
      • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus and Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Historic Preservation

      Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

      • Alexandria History
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Historic Alexandria
      • Historic Districts
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • Building & Construction
      • Business Licenses
      • Health Permits
      • Marriage Licenses
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
    • Parking

      Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.

      • Contest a Parking Ticket
      • Guest Parking Permits
      • Parking Permits
      • Parking Studies
      • Parking in Old Town
      • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Domestic Violence
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual Assault
      • Substance Abuse Prevention
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving and Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Schools & Libraries

      Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Library
      • Child Care
      • Higher Learning
      • Out of School Time Programs
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care Assistance
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Resources
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Utilities

      The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service:

      • Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity)
      • Drinking Water (Virginia American Water)
      • Electricity (Dominion Energy)
      • Natural Gas (Washington Gas)
      • Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew)
      • Wired Telephone (Verizon)
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  • Play

    Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun.

    • About Alexandria

      If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

      • Alexandria's History
      • Demographics & Statistics
      • Maps & GIS
      • Visit Alexandria
    • Arts & Culture

      Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Historic Property Rentals
      • Museums & Historic Sites
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
      • Office of the Arts
    • Entertainment

      Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more.

      • City Concerts
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      • Office of the Arts
      • Visit Alexandria: Things to Do
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
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    • Museums & Historic Sites

      Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

      • City Museums
      • Historic Sites & Attractions
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront Parks
      • ParkLink Interactive Map
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Visit Alexandria

      Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more.

      • Group Tours
      • Meet in Alexandria
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      • Trip Planning Assistance
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  • Services

    We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

    • Alex311

      Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department.

      • Missed Collection
      • Parking
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      • Street Cleaning
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    • Animals

      What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria.

      • Animal Adoption
      • Animal Control
      • Dog Parks
    • Buildings & Construction

      The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments.

      • Building Codes
      • City Code
      • Code Administration
      • Green Building
      • Land Use & Zoning
      • Permit Center
      • Permits & Land Use Applications
    • Environment

      "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.

      • Air Quality
      • Clean Waterways
      • Climate Change
      • Eco-City Alexandria
      • Green Building
      • Mosquito Control
      • Noise Control
      • Rodent Control
      • Stormwater Management
    • Jobs
      • City Government Jobs
      • Alexandria City Public Schools
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Maps & GIS

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public.

      • Interactive Maps
      • Open Data
      • Standard Maps
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Property & Housing

      The City administers various housing-related programs and services.

      • Housing Master Plan
      • Landlord & Property Manager Resources
      • Maps & GIS
      • Office of Housing
      • Parcel Viewer
      • Real Estate Assessments
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Emergency Mental Health Services
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving & Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care
      • Children & Families
      • Discrimination & Disabilities
      • Gang & Youth Violence Prevention
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Assistance
      • Human Rights
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Transportation Planning
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  • Business

    Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

    • Business Resources

      The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria.

      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • BIPOC Small Business Program
      • Doing Business with the City
      • New Business Guide
      • Public-Private Partnerships
    • Jobs

      Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

      • City Government Jobs
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • APEX Permitting & Land Use System
      • Business Licenses
      • Business Outdoor Program & Permits
      • Health Permits
      • Permit Center
      • Zoning Information
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Business License Tax
      • Business Personal Property Tax
      • Lodging Tax
      • Meal Tax
      • Payments
      • Real Estate Assessment Search
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Sales Tax
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Getting Around
      • Vehicle Registration
      • GO Alex Commuter Resources
      • Parking in Alexandria
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  • Government

    Learn more about Alexandria's accountable, effective, and well-managed government.

    • City Council

      The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

      • City Council Calendar
      • Communicate with City Council
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    • Boards & Commissions

      The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.

      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Apply for a Board or Commission
      • Boards & Commission Calendar
      • Boards & Commission Vacancies
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Board of Zoning Appeals
      • Planning Commission
      • Park & Recreation Commission
      • Transportation Commission
    • Departments & Agencies

      View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization.

      • City Government Departments & Offices
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
      • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)
      • Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
      • Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
      • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • Visit Alexandria (Official Tourism Site)
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Police Department
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      • Office of Emergency Management
      • Emergency & Customer Communications
      • Community Policing Review Board
    • Elected Officials

      Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives.

      • City Council
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Sheriff
      • Voting in Alexandria
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

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      • Volunteering
    • Transparency

      The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.

      • Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Performance Analytics
      • Alexandria's Strategic Plan
      • Race & Social Equity
      • Community Policing Review Board
      • Collective Bargaining
      • City Code
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  • Projects & Plans

    Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved!

    • Arts & Culture

      Information about arts, culture and historic projects in the City.

      • Arts & Culture Master Plan
      • Public Art Implementation Plan
    • Development

      Information about commercial and residential development projects in the City.

      • Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning
      • North Potomac Yard Implementation / Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
      • Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment
    • Environmental

      Information about environmental and "green" projects in the City.

      • 500 Block N. Pitt St. Sewer Separation Project
      • Flood Action Alexandria
      • Franklin St. Sewer Relocation Project
      • Holmes Run Trail Repairs
      • Lucky Run Stream Restoration
      • Oronoco Outfall Remediation Project
      • Wheeler Ave. Sanitary Sewer Pipe Relining
      • Windmill Hill Park Project - Phase II
    • Neighborhoods

      Information about neighborhood projects in the City.

      • Alexandria West Planning
      • Duke Street and West Taylor Run Project
      • Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
      • King-Callahan-Russell Intersection Improvement Project
      • Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets
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      • Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project
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      • Eugene Simpson Park Renovation Projects
      • Joseph Hensley Park Renovation
      • Old Cameron Run Trail Project
      • Robinson Terminal South Update: Historic Ship Stabilization
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Alexandria Transit Vision Plan

The Alexandria Transit Vision Plan is a project led by the City of Alexandria and DASH to design a future bus network for the City of Alexandria. The purpose of the project is to create a more useful and equitable bus network that encourages more people to get to more places using transit.
Page updated on May 16, 2022 at 10:42 AM

Contact

City of Alexandria: Steve Sindiong, Transit Capital Program Manager, Department of T&ES, Transit Services
703.746.4047, or steve.sindiong@alexandriava.gov

DASH: Martin Barna, Director of Planning and Scheduling
703.746.5644, or martin.barna@alexandriava.gov

Transportation Planning

  • Alexandria Mobility Plan
  • Alexandria Transit Vision Plan
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bus Rapid Transit Network
  • Complete Streets
  • Dockless Mobility
  • Smart Mobility
  • Traffic & Parking Board
  • T&ES

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Logo "Alexandria Transit Vision: Your City, Your Transit Network" (blue and yellow arrows intersection with words)

The first phase of the 2022 ATV Plan - now called the "New DASH Network" -  launched on September 5, 2021. For more information and to submit questions or feedback, please visit dashbus.com/newnetwork

Cover of the final Alexandria Transit Vision report (Reads Alexandria Transit Vision Final Report February 2020)
  • Read the final Alexandria Transit Vision Plan

Overview

 ATC (DASH) Board Adoption of ATV Plan 

After nearly two years of planning, outreach and discussion, the Alexandria Transit Vision (ATV) Plan bus network for 2030 and the short term 2022 "major growth" network were both adopted by the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Board of Directors at their December 11, 2019 meeting. The new bus networks will provide more useful bus service for the City of Alexandria by introducing frequent, all-day bus service to areas where more people will be able to use it. The new bus networks will significantly increase access to frequent transit for low income, minority and senior residents, while establishing important bus connections to the future Potomac Yard Metrorail Station and other key development areas.

In the fall 2019, the ATV team conducted an extensive public outreach campaign with hearings, meetings, pop-up events, and surveys to collect feedback on the draft recommended 2030 and 2022 networks. Based on the input received, the draft network proposals were adjusted to create the Final ATV Network recommendations that were adopted by the DASH Board of Directors on December 11, 2019.

The biggest change made to the draft ATV networks based on community input was the addition of weekday-only bus service on Seminary Road and Janneys Lane. A new "N12" route will replace the current AT-2 route segment that was initially proposed for elimination due to low ridership. To encourage "N12" usage, the Board set a benchmark to monitor future ridership on Seminary Road and Janneys Lane (between King Street Metrorail Station and Howard Street), and determine if the route should continue in the future. The final ATV networks also maintain current AT3 (proposed "N23") and AT4 (proposed "N24") routes from Braddock Road Metrorail Station to the Pentagon.

The implementation of the plan for DASH routes in the 2022 ATV Network will be outlined in the 2022 DASH Transit Development Plan (TDP), which informs the annual DASH budget request to City Council. WMATA route changes will be considered during the WMATA FY2022 budget process. If adopted by Council and WMATA, the new ATV network would launch by Summer 2021. The long-term 2030 ATV network will be implemented by 2030 through the same annual DASH and WMATA processes.

Although the 2022 ATV network is not planned for implementation until July 2021, DASH recently introduced major service improvements on the AT-1 Plus and AT-9 that represent an intermediate step between the current network and the 2022 ATV network.  These changes will provide shorter wait times and more off-peak service, which were two of the central goals of the ATV Plan.  These improvements were 100% funded by I-395 Express Lane toll revenues through NVTC’s I-395 Commuter Choice Program. 

The ATV Board memorandum from the December 11, 2019 meeting of the DASH Board of Directors can be found at: https://www.dashbus.com/events/atc-board-directors-meetings.

Alexandria Transit Vision Fast Facts  

  • The creation of a city-wide, high frequency network with buses running every 15 minutes or better, all day, seven days a week in the West End, Landmark, Arlandria, Potomac Yard, and Old Town.
  • Access to useful, frequent, all-day transit for 120,000 residents (vs. 40,000 today)
  • 89% of low-income residents will have access to frequent, all-day transit (vs. 29% today)
  • 87% of minority residents will have access to frequent, all -day transit (vs. 22% today)
  • Maintains existing bus service in most areas so that 99.5% of existing bus boardings are still within 1/8 mile of a stop in the proposed 2030 ATV Network
  • Significantly expands off-peak service, including a 50% increase in weekend service. Most DASH routes will operate all day on Saturdays and Sundays with buses coming every 15 - 30 minutes 

To learn more about the ATV Project, you can:

  • Use the isochrone tool to see how far you can go with transit at noon on weekday with the ATV Recommended Networks in 2022 and 2030 compared to today’s network 
  • Review maps of the Final Recommend Network
  • Read the Final Recommended Report for detailed analysis and explanation of the proposed networks.
  • Read shorter, neighborhood-by-neighborhood blurbs about how various communities within the City might be impacted by the  draft networks.
  • Watch our short videos about the ATV and the Draft Recommended Networks: Video 1 | Video 2  

Final Recommended Network

Peak Network by 2030 

2030 Peak Network map ATV TES

Midday Network by 2030

2030 Network Midday map ATV TES

Peak Network by 2022

2022 Peak Network map ATV TES

Midday Network by 2022

2022 Peak Network map ATV TES

Existing Peak Network

2022 Existing Peak Network map ATV TES

Existing Midday Network

Existing Midday Map ATV TES

Neighborhood Impacts of Draft Recommended Network
 

  • Arlandria
  • Del Ray
  • Duke Street / Landmark
  • Eisenhower East / Carlyle
  • Old Town
  • Parkfairfax / North Ridge
  • Potomac Yard
  • Seminary Hill / Janneys Lane
  • Southern Towers / Mark Center
  • King Street / Park Center / Bradlee
  • Van Dorn Street
  • West End / Beauregard Street 

Past DASH Board and Transportation Commission meetings

Alexandria Transit Company Board Meeting - December 11, 2019

The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Board met on December 11, 2019 to make its final recommendations and adopt the ATV Network Plan. The Board adopted the final 2030 ATV Network Plan (20% added service hours), and the 2022 Major Growth ATV Network Plan (8% added service hours). The Board supported the inclusion of a proposed route "N12" on Seminary Road and Janneys Lane, that should be funded through other service reductions, such as reducing the peak headways on the proposed "N1" route along Eisenhower Avenue from every 15 minutes to every 30 minutes in the Final 2022 scenario. Further, the Board recommended that a ridership benchmark should be used to monitor future performance of Route N12.

Alexandria Transit Company Board Meeting - June 12

The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Board met on June 12, 2019 to provide guidance to the project team on the development of a draft recommended network, as well as near term and longer term service levels, based on the input received on the Ridership concept and Coverage concept. The Board recommended that the ATV network be designed with approximately 85 percent of service hours dedicated to ridership oriented goals. Approximately 15 percent of service hours should be allocated for coverage type services, with an emphasis on maintaining transit access for areas with significant numbers of seniors and individuals with limited mobility. The final draft ATV network will also be designed with a focus on peak services such as the AT-3 and AT-4 in light of the extensive public feedback that has been received.

In terms of future levels of investment, the Board recommended that the ATV Plan network should target a 20 percent increase over current service hours by the year 2030. For the short term, the Board recommended that the plan look at three scenarios of service level increases by FY 2022, including no increase, an 8 percent increase, and 4 percent  increase to better understand the potential fiscal impacts over the next two years.

Alexandria Transit Company Board Meeting - May 8

The public was invited to provide input on the ATV as part of the regularly-scheduled May 2019 meeting of the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Board.  

Transportation Commission - April 17

The public was invited to provide input on the ATV as part of the regularly-scheduled April 2019 meeting of the Transportation Commission.  

Joint Alexandria Transit Company (ATC) Board / Transportation Commission Meeting - February 13, 2019

A joint ATC Board and Alexandria Transportation Commission meeting was held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The meeting provided an update on the ATV Plan and an overview of transit network scenarios that were developed based on community input.

  • Agenda
  • Presentation

Reports and Plans

Final Recommended Network Report (Coming Soon)

The ATV Project Team has developed a final Recommended Network report. This report provides the adopted recommendations for a near term (2022) and longer term (2030) transit network based on community input from the third round of engagement, and the adopted network from the DASH Board.

Draft Recommended Network Report

he ATV Project Team has developed a draft Recommended Network report. This report provides draft recommendations for a near term (2022) and longer term (2030) transit network based on community input from the first two rounds of engagement and direction from the DASH Board. The draft networks were derived from the concepts that were developed in the Concepts Report (See below).

  • Draft Recommended Network Report

 

Engagement Round #2 Summary of Input

A summary of Engagement Round #2 during Spring 2019 including input provided by the MetroQuest survey, stakeholder workshop and three public workshops

Concepts Report

The Concepts Report provides an overview of two concepts for what bus networks could look like in Alexandria, including a Ridership concept, and Coverage concept. These provide two different ideas that were examined during the second round of civic engagement (spring 2019). These concepts were developed based on feedback from the public, and the results of the Choices Report.

  • Concepts Report (Final)
  • Appendix A
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Engagement Round #1 Summary of Input

A summary of Engagement Round #1 during Fall 2018 including input provided by the public survey, stakholder workshop, and two public workshops.

Choices Report
The draft final Choices Report is provided below. The Choices Report was the first step of the project, and lays out the facts about transit and development in Alexandria, and discusses value choices and trade offs that need to be made as part of the transit vision.

  • Choices Report (Final)
  • Appendix 1

Project Background

The ATV Plan is a result of the close partnership between DASH and the City of Alexandria. DASH is the Alexandria transit agency that provides bus service within Alexandria and connects to Metrobus, Metrorail and Virginia Railway Express. Both the City and DASH recognize the need to address declining transit ridership, changing land use patterns, shifting regional travel, and recent technological advances. The ATV Plan represents an opportunity to fundamentally re-imagine the city’s bus network from scratch.

The study is funded through federal funds (Regional Surface Transportation Program – RSTP) provided via the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transit (DRPT ). Similar network redesign efforts have recently been conducted in cities such as Houston, TX; Tampa, FL; Richmond, VA; and San Jose, CA.

Project Overview

The ATV Plan developed an unconstrained, data-driven future bus transit network that reflects the needs and priorities of city residents, workers and visitors.  The plan used data to understand issues and needs and a robust civic engagement process to guide City and DASH staff on how buses should serve the community. The City has made some major investments in its transit network, based on the recommendations of the Transportation Master Plan. These include the construction of the Route 1 Metroway, and planning efforts for the West End Transitway and Duke Street Transitway. It is expected that these major investments will serve as a backbone toward the future transit network.

The key project tasks included:

  • Civic Engagement – An inclusive civic engagement process with outreach to citizens, businesses, existing and potential transit riders, and other key stakeholders. Outreach will be focused on three phases:
    1. Identify issues, needs, and community values with respect to transit service
    2. Solicit feedback on proposed network concepts
    3. Review draft ATV Plan
  • Analysis of the Current Transit System – Data collection during spring 2018 for all existing transit routes in the City and route analysis to understand how the existing system is running
  • Market Assessment – Analysis of the existing and future bus transit demand that includes understanding population and employment characteristics, travel patterns, future growth areas, and transportation technology trends
  • Network Design – Development of the future transit network in two phases:
    1. Two conceptual transit networks for public consideration
    2. Final ATV Plan network recommendations. While no specific horizon year is identified, the ATV Plan will be designed so that it could realistically be implemented within the next 10-20 years. The ATV Plan also will include near-term recommendations that could be implemented during the next 2-3 years

Project Schedule

The ATV Plan began in spring 2018, and was completed in December 2019.  The implementation of any recommended changes would likely begin in mid to late 2021. 

Reference Materials

  • Alexandria Mobility Plan
  • Transportation Master Plan
  • GO Alex
  • DASH
  • WMATA  
  • Transitway Corridors Feasibility Study
  • West End Transitway
  • Metroway
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