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Service AlertsART Memorial Day Holiday Service - Sunday Level Service: In observance of the Memorial Day Federal Holiday, ART will be running a Sunday schedule on Monday May 29, 2023. Visit arlingtontransit.com for routes & times. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsColumbia Pike Ongoing Construction Causing Delays: Passengers should expect delays daily on ART 41 & 45 due to ongoing construction projects along Columbia Pike. Our Operators navigate these areas with caution. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsLengthy Pentagon Construction Project Expected to Cause Delays: Bus lanes @Pentagon Transit Center will be down to one lane with alternating traffic starting March 1, 2023 until July. This will cause delays on ART 42 & 87. 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 bright 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 costs $2. To purchase 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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