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Service AlertsMilitary Rd/Custis Project - ART 56 Impact: Beginning Monday, June 30, 2025, the northbound bus stop at Military Rd/25th Rd N (Stop Id# 6001028) will relocate approximately 120ft. south for approximately four months due to construction activity at the roundabout. Bus service may experience delays. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsService Changes on ART Routes 43, 52, and 72 Effective July 6, 2025: Starting July 6, 2025, ART will be making minor adjustments to ART Routes 43, 52, and 72. On street schedules may reflect the service change schedule before the effective date. Please check our website for the most updated schedules. https://www.arlingtontransit.com/routes-schedules/schedules/ View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART Route 45 - Bus Stop Closure: Stop at Columbia Pike @ S Walter Reed Dr (Northbound) will not be served 4/28/2025 - 7/28/2025 due to construction. Transit customers can board ART Arlington and Metrobus at Columbia Pike and S Highland St. (across from McDonalds). 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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