DASH (Alexandria Transit Company)
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The Alexandria Transit Company or as its known by its short moniker, DASH (which unofficially stands for "Driving Alexandria Safely Home"), is the transit system in the city of Alexandria, Virginia. DASH, which began in 1984, provides services to 4.5 million plus riders monthly through a network of routes that are highly focused on equal access to convenient and sustainable transportation throughout the City of Alexandria.
Routes
Daily
- 30 Old Town Circulator - Van Dorn St Metro / S. Whiting St. / Duke St. / King St.-Old Town Metro / Braddock Rd Metro
- 31 Old Town Circulator - NVCC Alexandria Campus / King St. / King St.-Old Town Metro / Braddock Rd Metro
- 32 - Landmark Transit Center / Eisenhower Av. / S. Pickett St. / King St.-Old Town Metro
- 33 - King St.-Old Town Metro / Commonwealth Av. / Mt. Vernon Av. / Potomac Yard Center
- 34 - Lee Center / Old Town North / Richmond Highway / Potomac Yard Center
- 35 - Van Dorn St Metro / Yoakum Pkwy. / N. Beauregard St. / Pentagon Metro
- 36A - Mark Center Station / Menokin Dr / Shirlington Station / Glebe Rd. / Potomac Yard Center
- 36B - Mark Center Station / Park Place / Shirlington Station / Glebe Rd. / Potomac Yard Center
- King Street Trolley - King St.-Old Town Metro / Market Square-City Hall
Weekday Only
- 102 - Mark Center Station / Seminary Rd. / Janney's Ln / King St.-Old Town Metro
Rush Hour Only
- 103 - Braddock Rd Metro / Russell Rd. / W. Glebe Rd. / Pentagon Metro
- 104 - Braddock Rd Metro / Cameron Mills Dr. / Parkfairfax / Pentagon Metro
Fares
DASH is a Fare-Free System
Facilities
Garage/Office
- Address: 3000 Business Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22314
- Email: dashbus@alexandriava.gov
Bus Roster
Fleet Legend
- 100 Series - Special Fleet (Charter & Active Reserve)
- 200 Series - 35-Foot Hybrid-Electrics
- 300 Series - 40-Foot Hybrid-Electrics
- 400 Series - Trollies
- 500 Series - 35-Foot Diesels
- 600 Series - 60-Foot Diesels
- 700 Series - 40-Foot Diesels
- 800 Series - 40-Foot Battery-Electrics
- 900 Series - 60-Foot Battery-Electrics
Active
On Order
Fleet Number(s) |
Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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905-906 | 2024 | NFI | Xcelsior CHARGE NG (XE60) |
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(6 units) | 2024-25 |
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(13 units) | 2025 |
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(12 units) | 2026 |
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Retired
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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1-17 | 12/1983 1/1984 |
BIA | Orion I (01.502) |
Detroit Diesel Series 71 (6V71N) 190 hp |
Allison MT-644 |
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18-19 | 1986 | BIA | Orion I (01.507) |
Detroit Diesel Series 92 (6V92TA) 277 hp | Allison HT-747 | ||
20-28 | 1990 | BIA | Orion I (01.507) |
Cummins L10 270 hp | Voith D863.2 |
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29-33 | 1991 | BIA | Orion I (01.507) |
Cummins L10 280 hp | Voith D863.2 |
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34-43 | 1996 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (3596TB6CT) |
Cummins C8.3 275 hp | Allison B400R |
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44-53 | 1998 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (C18B096N4) |
Cummins ISC 280 hp | Voith D863.3 |
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54-58 | 1999 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (C21B096N4) |
Cummins ISM 280 hp | Voith D863.3 | ||
59-68 | 2000 | OBI | Orion V (05.503) |
Cummins ISM 280 hp | Voith D863.3 |
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69-76 | 2002 | OBI | Orion V (05.503) |
Cummins ISM 280 hp | Voith D863.3E |
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77-90 | 2004-2005 | OBI | Orion V (05.503) |
Cummins ISM 280 hp | Voith D864.3E |
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91-95, 97-99 | 2007 | OBI | Orion V (05.503) |
Cummins ISM 280 hp | Voith D864.3E |
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100-103 | 2007 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (C21B096N4) |
Cummins ISM 280 hp | Allison B400R | ||
601-614 | 2002 | Neoplan USA | AN460 | Detroit Diesel Series 60 | Allison B500R |
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External Links
References
- ↑ DASH AWARDED I-395 COMMUTER CHOICE FUNDING
- ↑ DASH AWARDED LOW/NO FUNDING
- ↑ www.ebay.com
- ↑ [1] ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- ↑ DASH Orion Bus to Make Final Trip on Friday, July 1
District of Columbia Area Transit Agencies | |
Bus | |
District of Columbia | American University Shuttle • DC Circulator • Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle • Southwest Neighborhood Shuttle • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
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Maryland | Maryland Transit Administration • Prince George's County Transit • Ride-On • University of Maryland |
Virginia | Arlington Transit • CUE Bus • DASH (Alexandria Transit Company) • Fairfax Connector • Loudoun County Transit • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority • Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission |
Rail | |
District of Columbia | DC Streetcar • Metrorail |
Maryland | Maryland Area Regional Commuter |
Virginia | Virginia Railway Express |