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Service AlertsTemporary Bus Stop Closure - ART 41, 56 & 77: Effective immediately, bus stop 6000652 (Wilson Blvd, WB @ N Barton St, NS), ART 41 SB to Arlington Mill, ART 56 WB to Madison Community Center & ART 77 SB to Shirlington is temporarily closed due to construction. The stop will be closed until Mon. Jun. 15, 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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