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Service AlertsMilitary Rd Roundabout Project, Phase 2 - Bus Stop Relocation: Beginning Friday, October 31, due to construction activity, ART 56 bus stops located at Military Rd and 25th Rd N will temporarily relocate to the 4100 block of Nelly Custis Rd in both directions. Thank you for your patience. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsColumbia Pike Multimodal Project, Segment D: Effective Monday, October 27, 2025, the temporary bus stop at eastbound Columbia Pike and S Highland St will close. ART and Metrobus will resume bus service at eastbound Columbia Pike and South Walter Reed Drive.  Thank you for your patience. 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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