Adopt an ART Bus Stop!

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Adopt an ART bus stop and help keep Arlington a beautiful and clean place to live, work and visit. Adopters agree to adopt a bus stop for one year and keep it clean. In return, a sign will be posted at the stop recognizing the person(s) who adopted the stop.

ART 53 Detour on May 8 and 9

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Due to a sewer line project, eastbound ART 53 will not use Old Glebe Road from 9 am - 3:30 pm.

New Art on the ART Bus Exhibit

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400

A new Art on the ART Bus exhibit was recently installed. Artisit Jenny Sidhu Mullins created some colorful and fun images.

Bus Stop Improvements

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Several bus stops in Arlington are getting makeovers.

New Buses Join the ART Fleet

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Six new buses were added to the ART fleet, completing the conversion to an entirely low-floor fleet. The new buses will run on the ART 61 and 62 routes.

Bus Stop Changes at Rosslyn Metro

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Starting April 23, the ART 45, 61A and 61B bus stop in front of the Rosslyn Metro station will be relocated from Bus Bay F to Bus Bay S.

ART Bus Changes Effective April 16

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Schedule and slight route changes will go into effect for the ART 42, 52, 75 and 77 routes on Monday, April 16.

Extended Hours for Shirlington Commuter Store

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Shirlington Commuter Store (located in the Shirlington Bus Station) has extended its hours to 7 am - 7 pm.

A Car Free Night Out

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Check out this short video about a group of teens who realize they don't need a car to get around. See if you can spot the ART bus in this video!

Service Changes for ART 42, 52, 75 and 77 Effective April 16

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Several schedule and some slight route changes for the ART 42, 52, 75 and 77 routes will go into effect on April 16, 2012.

New Bus Stop Flags

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Select ART bus stops are getting new bus stop flags. See what the new flags look like!

2011 Operator of the Year Named

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to bus operator Katherine Cordiero for being named 2011 Operator of the Year for Arlington Transit!

ART Bus Detours Feb. 21 for Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, February 21, there will be several ART bus detours in Clarendon in the evening for the annual Mardi Gras parade.

Be a PAL and Practice Safety

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As more people go on Arlington's Car-Free Diet, there are more walkers, cyclists and transit users sharing the street with drivers. Whether you're on two feet, two wheels or four wheels, it's important for everyone to respect each other's rights and space.

ART 62 Route and Schedule Changes

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Reminder that route and schedule changes for ART 62 will go into effect January 3, 2012.

Look for the Snowflake!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arlington Transit has put blue snowflake decals on bus stops that will be in service during severe weather conditions.

ART Canned Food Drive a Success!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The ART Bus canned food drive was a success! A total of 376 items were collected from riders who put their donations in boxes that were aboard the ART buses and at Commuter Stores.

Winter Weather Service

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Be prepared for winter! Learn more about ART's Severe Weather Policy and how to receive the most up-to-date information about ART service.

Transit Near Me

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Transit Near Me is a new web application that provides an overview of all the transit options near your location and where they go.

ART 62 Changes

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Route and schedule changes will go into effect for ART 62 on Tuesday, January 3. ART 62 will be rerouted down Kirkwood Rd. and travel through Clarendon. It will no longer travel along Lee Highway to N. Veitch St.

Keep Donating Canned Goods!

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Since the canned food drive on the ART buses and at the Commuter Stores began on November 14, we have received 100 canned and 60 boxed food items! The canned food drive will continue until December 16.

New Art on the ART Bus

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The new Art on the ART Bus exhibit is up and traveling around Arlington. Artist Victor Ekpuk created the bus cards using contemporary and familiar symbols to express the humorous side of our social and personal issues that riders might recognize.

Canned Food Drive on ART

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arlington Transit will be holding a canned food drive November 14 - December 16. Donations can be made on board all ART buses and at Commuter Stores. All donations will go to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) and be distributed to Arlington residents.

Help Name Bus Stations in Crystal City

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Take a short survey to help pick names for the eight station stops that will be part of the Crystal City Potomac Yard bus transitway.

Meeting to Discuss Changes to ART 62

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arlington Transit seeks your input on potential route adjustments to ART 62. A meeting will be held on November 1 to discuss the proposed schedule and route changes.

Never Hurts to Have a Back-Up Plan

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

It never hurts to have an alternate way to get to work or home in case there's an emergency or part of your commute route is blocked.

Metro Wants to Hear From YOU!

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Metro will be holding a series of public meetings on October 11, 12 and 13 about possible bus service changes to improve reliability, performance and make available more seats where demand is growing.

Metrobus 3Y Changes Effective September 26

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Metrobus route 3Y will be extended further down Lee Highway and frequency will increase during peak hours.

Try Transit Week

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

During Try Transit Week, September 19-23, Virginians are challeneged to try one of the variety of transit options available such as bus, rail, carpools, vanpools or telework.

ART 87 Riders -- We Need Your Input!

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We're updating the ART 87 brochure and want to know which schedule format you think is easiest to read and use.

ART 41, 45, 51, 52 Changes Effective August 15

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

On August 15, 2011, several route and schedule adjusments will go into effect for ART 41, 45, 51 and 52.

Potential ART 62, 51, 52 Route and Schedule Adjustments

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

ART would like your input on possible route and schedule adjustments to ART 62, 51 and 52.

Take Your Bike on the Bus

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Taking your bike on the bus is easy. This short instructional video shows you how to use the bike rack on the front of the ART bus.

ART is Arlington

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Riding ART is a great way to start or stay on Arlington’s Car-Free Diet. ART can take you to work, restaurants, shops, parks and more. You can also ride it to connect to Metrorail or Metrobus and get to the entire DC metro region.

Dump the Pump Day

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Dump the Pump Day is Thursday, June 16. Leave your car at home and ride transit instead to get to where you need to go! National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation (instead of driving) and save money.

New Artwork on the Art on the ART Bus

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

New artwork is up in the Art on the ART Bus mobile exhibit. The exhibit features artwork by Julie Wolfe who focused her work on the flora and fauna of Virginia.

ART Contractor Wins Highest Award for Safety

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Forsythe Transportation, the contractor who operates ART, won the 2011 APTA Gold Bus Safety Award. Due to Forsythe's hard work, safety complaints on ART dropped 58% in one year.

It's Never to Early to Start Riding the Bus

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Kids of all ages were at the Truck Zoo at Central Library this weekend. Kids got to check out the ART bus and even sit in the driver's seat and honk the horn!

Truck Petting Zoo

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

On Saturday, May 21, Central Library will be taken over by trucks and other cool vehicles for kids to look at and explore. Look for the ART bus there!

Metro Town Hall Meetings

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Metro will be holding a series of town hall meetings to discuss upcoming changes to both Metrobus and Metrorail. The meeting in Arlington will be held on Wednesday, May 18 in the Arlington County Board Room.

ART Prize Patrol

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The ART Prize Patrol kicked-off on Earth Day. County Board Member Chris Zimmerman and County staff handed out reusable grocery bags to riders on ART 41 as a “thank you” for riding ART.

iRide at the Teen Expo

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

ART was at the Teen Summer Expo on April 9. Information about the iRide program was handed out and questions about how to ride the bus were answered.

129 People Attend Bus Riding Workshop!

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We had a great turnout for the second Bus Riding 101 Workshop that was held on April 1. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make the event a success!

Bus Riding Workshop a Success

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The March 28 Bus Riding Workshop went well. If you didn't get to attend, we'll be holding another one on Friday, April 1.

Bus Riding 101 Workshop

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

ART will be holding a free workshop on Friday, April 1, to answer questions about riding the bus and the benefits of using the SmarTrip Card.

Where's My Bus?

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A new web tool makes it easy to find out when the next ART bus will arrive at your bus stop.

I <3 Transit

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

I <3 Transit (I heart transit) is a campaign to show support for public transportation.

ART Community Meetings March-April 2011

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arlington Transit seeks your input on North Arlington routes for upcoming schedule adjustments. Please stop by one of our community meetings to discuss the following routes.

Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway Public Meeting

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Arlington County is planning transit improvements in the Crystal City Potomac Yard (CCPY) Corridor, including a bus-only transitway, station stops, frequent bus service, and passenger amenities. The goal of the project is to provide high-capacity and high-quality transit service to residents, businesses, and visitors in this fast developing corridor.

The Year Ahead for ART

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0400

An overview of Arlington County's Transit Development Plan and the FY 2012 budget and how they will impact ART.

Recent Posts

Adopt an ART Bus Stop!

ART 53 Detour on May 8 and 9

New Art on the ART Bus Exhibit

Bus Stop Improvements

New Buses Join the ART Fleet

Bus Stop Changes at Rosslyn Metro

ART Bus Changes Effective April 16

Extended Hours for Shirlington Commuter Store

A Car Free Night Out

Service Changes for ART 42, 52, 75 and 77 Effective April 16

New Bus Stop Flags

2011 Operator of the Year Named

ART Bus Detours Feb. 21 for Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade

Be a PAL and Practice Safety

ART 62 Route and Schedule Changes

Look for the Snowflake!

ART Canned Food Drive a Success!

Winter Weather Service

Transit Near Me

ART 62 Changes

Keep Donating Canned Goods!

New Art on the ART Bus

Canned Food Drive on ART

Help Name Bus Stations in Crystal City

Meeting to Discuss Changes to ART 62

Never Hurts to Have a Back-Up Plan

Metro Wants to Hear From YOU!

Metrobus 3Y Changes Effective September 26

Try Transit Week

ART 87 Riders -- We Need Your Input!

ART 41, 45, 51, 52 Changes Effective August 15

Potential ART 62, 51, 52 Route and Schedule Adjustments

Take Your Bike on the Bus

ART is Arlington

Dump the Pump Day

New Artwork on the Art on the ART Bus

ART Contractor Wins Highest Award for Safety

It's Never to Early to Start Riding the Bus

Truck Petting Zoo

Metro Town Hall Meetings

ART Prize Patrol

iRide at the Teen Expo

129 People Attend Bus Riding Workshop!

Bus Riding Workshop a Success

Bus Riding 101 Workshop

Where's My Bus?

I <3 Transit

ART Community Meetings March-April 2011

Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway Public Meeting

The Year Ahead for ART