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Service AlertsTemporary Bus Stop Closure - ART 87: Construction has already begun at the corner of Army Navy Dr and S Lynn St, temporary closing stop 6000275 (Army Navy Dr, EB @ S Lynn St, NS) for the NB 87. Please use the stop before or after when boarding or exiting ART 87. This stop will reopen Mar. 2, 2026. 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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