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Service AlertsMartin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Service: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mon., Jan. 19, ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55, 77, and 87 will operate on Saturday schedules. The STAR Call Center will also be closed, and all standing orders, except for dialysis, will be canceled. Thank you for riding Arlington Transit! View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsSouth Walter Reed Drive Complete Street Project- Construction Activity: Effective Tues. Jan 13, 2026, due to construction the following bus stop locations: Northbound South Walter Reed Drive @ 9th St S., NS will be closed & Southbound South Walter Reed Drive @ 9th St S., NS will be relocated further south closer to Columbia Pike. 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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