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Service AlertsART Alert - Detour 55: On Saturday, September 6, 2025, ART 55 will detour due to road closures from the Rosslyn Jazz Festival starting at Langston Blvd and N Nash St to Rosslyn Transit Center. Delays expected from 1:00PM to 7:00 PM. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART Route 42 - Detour: On Saturday, Sept 6, 2025, ART 42 will detour because of the ACPD, Sheriff, Fire and ECC 9/11 5K Race. Stops at Army Navy Drive @ S Joyce St (both directions) will not be served between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to road closures. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART Route 87 - Detour: On Saturday, September 6, 2025, ART 87 will detour due to the 2025 ACPD, Sheriff, Fire and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K Race. Stops at Army Navy Dr @ S Joyce St (both directions) will not be served between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to road closures. View all ART Alerts

How to Ride for Senior Citizens

Senior Discount

Citizens age 65 and older can ride the ART bus for half price ($1.00).

The yellow Senior SmarTrip card enables seniors (65+) to get discounted fare on ART, Metrobus and Metrorail. It works just like a regular SmarTrip card and fare is automatically deducted when the card is tapped on the fare box. The card is free. To get the card, seniors need to show a valid government issued photo ID with proof of age at either the Metro sales office at Metro Center station (enter at 12th & F Streets) or any Commuter Store.

Graphic: Senior SmarTrip Card artwork

Programs for Seniors

Arlington County offers the following programs to help senior citizens get around:

 

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