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Sarah Bagley (the one in Alexandria VA) @sarahbagley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Speaking of mobile style…looking fine today @dashbusva.bsky.social
A Dash bus looking shiny
On King Street
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We do our best! 🥰
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
You're invited to join us June 10 at DASH HQ (3000 Business Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. To attend virtually or learn more, visit dashbus.com/board. We hope to see you there! #DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
You're invited to join us May 13 at the Charles E. Beatley Library @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. Its also the public hearing to share feedback on this upcoming fiscal year's budget. To attend virtually, visit dashbus.com/board. We hope to see you there!
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
You're invited to join us Apr. 8 at DASH HQ (3000 Business Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Board of Directors meeting. Its also the public hearing to share feedback on this year's ATSP update. Learn more at dashbus.com/board or take the survey at forms.office.com/g/kdVz2vQYXp
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We want to hear from YOU! 🎤 The FY 2027 ATSP Update is officially live! Here's how to get involved: 🌐 Take our online survey (available in 5 languages) 🏙️ Drop by a community meeting 🚌 Catch us on a ride along or at a bus stop 👉 Learn more and take the survey at dashbus.com/atsp-survey
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📣 Your voice can help shape the future of DASH! 🚍 We are NOW accepting input on our FY 2027 ATSP Update. Share your feedback and help us build a better DASH through April 22. 🌐 Available in Arabic, Amharic, English, Persian/Dari & Spanish 📝 Take the survey: dashbus.com/atsp-survey
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🎉 36 Years of Service. One Incredible Journey. 🚌 This week, we say congrats and farewell to Earl Jackson, who is retiring after 36 years with DASH. Earl started behind the wheel of one of our very first buses on the road in 1984. 🏙️💙 Thank you, Earl. From all of us at DASH, it has been an honor. 👏
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Hey William, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we’re out of the blue and gold caps right now, but we do have a blue DASH bucket hat in stock. Feel free to swing by our facility (3000 Business Center Dr.) Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM if you want to check it out!
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Line 103 & 104 service will begin early, starting at 1 PM with a normal 30 minute frequency. Customer Service will be available until 7 PM, but Lost & Found will close at 2:00 PM.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
If issued, seek immediate shelter and do not wait at any bus stop until lifted. Additional delays or detours may be likely due to fallen trees, downed power lines, or other road debris. ⏳Give yourself extra time today and check our Service Alerts page (dashbus.com/alert-list) before you travel. 👀
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Service Alert List – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
📢Heads up Riders! Severe weather is on the way this afternoon, March 16. ☔⚡ We're expecting minor to moderate service disruptions. If a tornado warning is issued, we'll temporarily suspend all service, getting back on the road as soon as it's lifted.
DASH Weather Advisory for the afternoon of March 16
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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Public transit drives growth nationwide – from major cities to small-town factories. Ray Melleady, Chair of APTA’s BMBG, shares why strong federal investment matters for businesses and communities nationwide. Read APTA’s Authorization Recommendations here: www.apta.com/wp-content/u...
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🎉 Huge congratulations to our very own Daisy Allman! Last week, Daisy Allman, DASH’s Operations Manager, graduated from the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) 2026 Leadership Academy in Washington, DC. #DASHBus #2026CTAALeadershipAcademy #CommunityTransit #ProfessionalDevelopment
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
DASH Shines at the 2026 Virginia State Bus Roadeo! 🏆 We had a great showing at this year’s State Roadeo. The Director of DRPT even complimented our operators for looking sharp and professional. Our operators placed 8th, 14th, 17th, and 26th, and the maintenance team finished 5th out of 9 teams. 💪
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
42 years ago, DASH hit the streets of Alexandria and we have not stopped since. That's a whole lot of bus stops, familiar faces, and "have a great day!"s along the way! 💙 #DASHBus #DASH42 #HappyBirthdayDASH #PublicTransit #CommunityFirst
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
DASH is proud to celebrate the incredible women, past and present, who have helped shape Alexandria, the DMV, and beyond. 🙋‍♀️ We'll be at the Del Ray Farmers' Market on 3/14 and at the Women's History Walk in Old Town on 3/21. 🌇 #DASHBus #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM2026 #WomenDrivingALXForward
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Saturday, March 7, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Lines 30, 31, 34, and the King Street Trolley will detour in Old Town around the City Hall area during the Ballyshaners St. Patrick’s Day Parade. For more information: www.dashbus.com/alert-list
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
You are invited to join us Wednesday, Mar. 11 at the Del Pepper Center, 9th Floor, Room 9151 (4850 Mark Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting. To attend virtually, visit dashbus.com/board. We hope to see you there! #DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
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Metro @wmata.com · 27/02/2026
Today @jobaker4.bsky.social @dashbusva.bsky.social surprised us by publicly recognizing Metro’s support during the January snowstorm! We're proud of Team Metro for stepping in without hesitation to help clear 46 DASH bus stops impacted by snow & ice. Partnerships like this keep our region strong! 🤝
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Please allow extra travel time due to possible snow or ice. Customer Service and Lost & Found will be open during regular hours. Stay safe and plan ahead! For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list. @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy @alxnow.bsky.social @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy @nbcwashington.com
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Winter Weather Service – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🚍 Service Update: Monday, February 23 We plan to operate regular weekday service with no snow detours at the start of service. We will continue monitoring weather and road conditions. Snow detours may be implemented with little notice, either line-by-line or system-wide.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
BHM | 100 Years of Progress 🤎🖤 We’re proud to be part of a city where history informs our progress, and we’re committed to continue helping our community move forward today, for the next 100 years and beyond! 🚌💨 #BHM100 #BlackExcellence #FreedomMovesForward #WeRideTogether
An image of Harriet Tubman and her quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”An image of James Baldwin and his quote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”An image of Coretta Scott King and her quote: “Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.”An image of President Barack Obama and his quote: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Happy Lunar New Year Alexandria! 🎇 As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, let us embrace its spirit of strong energy, courage, success, prosperity, and forward motion as we look ahead to the year to come. 🔥🐴 #DASHBus #YearOfTheFireHorse #LunarNewYear #NewBeginnings
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
In observance of Presidents' Day, DASH will operate a Weekend schedule Monday, February 16, 2026. Lines 102, 103, & 104 will not be serviced. Regular weekday service will resume Tuesday, February 17. DASH Administrative Offices will be closed. #DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #PresidentsDay #ALXVA
DASH announces a President's Day service alert for Monday, February 16
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
On Saturday, February 14, Lines 30, 31, 34, and the King Street Trolley will detour in Old Town from 8AM-4PM during the George Washington Birthday Parade. For the full service alert, visit www.dashbus.com/alert-list #DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #GeorgeWashingtonBirthdayParade #ALXVA
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Black History Month is a time to honor the past, recognize the present, and keep moving toward a more connected future. Learn more about Black History Month at asalh.org/about-us/about-black-hist… #DASHBus #BHM100 #BlackExcellence #FreedomMovesForward #WeRideTogether
An image of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and his quote: “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.”
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Expect delays and intermittent stop closures Monday, Feb. 9 along Lines 30, 31, 34, and KST during the Walk for Peace event in Old Town. www.alexandriava.gov/news-citywide/… #DASH #DASHbus #WalkForPeace #ServiceAlert #OldTown #ALXVA
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
If a bus stop feels unsafe, wave to signal the operator as the bus approaches. If the bus is in service, the operator will stop at the nearest safe location. You can report snow or ice at bus stops, on sidewalks, or streets through ALEX 311 by calling, visiting the website, or using the mobile app.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🚨 All snow detours will be lifted and regular service resumes Thursday, Feb. 5 at 8 PM. 🎉 Thanks so much for your patience while we worked to get service back safely. 💙💛 Please allow a little extra travel time, as some delays may continue due to lingering snow and ice. ❄
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
You are invited to join us Wednesday, Feb. 11 at DASH HQ (3000 Business Center Drive) @ 5:30 PM for our monthly Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors meeting. To attend virtually: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... We hope to see you there! #DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Transit Equity Day is a time to reflect on the progress made, recognize the work still ahead, and recommit to building public transportation that works for everyone. dashbus.com/transit-equity #DASHBus #BHM100 #TransitEquityDay #RosaParks #TransitForAll
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
For the latest updates, visit dashbus.com/alert-list and follow us on Bluesky. Please review our detour maps at dashbus.com/snow before traveling and allow extra time as sidewalks remain icy. @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy @alxnow.bsky.social @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy @nbcwashington.com
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Service Alert List – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
As conditions continue to improve, two additional snow detours will be lifted on Tuesday, February 3, at 8 PM. Regular service will resume in the Armistead & Reed Avenue areas. Detours will remain in effect for the Bradlee/Fort Ward & Parkfairfax areas until it’s safe to restore normal service.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We will continue monitoring conditions to restore normal service system-wide as soon as it’s safe. For updates, visit dashbus.com/alert-list. Riders should allow extra travel time as sidewalks remain icy. @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy @alxnow.bsky.social @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy @nbcwashington.com
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Service Alert List – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
As conditions improve, three snow detours will be lifted Tues., Feb. 3, at 11 AM. Regular service will resume in the Fillmore, Ripley/Holmes Run, & Stevenson/Yoakum/Whiting areas. Detours remain in effect for Armistead, Bradlee/Fort Ward, Parkfairfax, and Reed Avenue areas.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Women from across DASH shared personal stories, answered questions, and discussed what a future in transit could look like. The experience included hands-on demonstrations led by two of our team members, Alicia and Jasmin, who walked through how our buses work and what it takes to enter the field.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
✨ Inspiring the Next Gen. of Women in Transit & STEM ✨ For National Mentoring Month, DASH was proud to partner with Space of Her Own last week to host an interactive facility tour for an incredible group of girls and their mentors. 🚍💙💛
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
📞 Customer Service and Lost & Found will return to normal hours. Please review our detour maps at dashbus.com/snow. We’re proud to be part of a community that looks out for one another, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. 💙💛 Thank you again for choosing DASH. See you on-board again soon! 🚌💭
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Winter Weather Service – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🎉 Good news, Alexandria! 😁 As conditions improve, we will return to normal weekday service Thurs., Jan. 29, starting with all detours in effect. We’ll remove detours as soon as it’s safe to do so, either line-by-line or system-wide. 📲 For the latest updates, please visit dashbus.com/alert-list.
1/29/2026 DASH returns to normal weekday service with all detours in effect.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🚏 Bus stop feels unsafe? Wave to signal a bus operator as it approaches. 📣 Follow the latest from us on BlueSky or via our alerts page. Want to be fully prepared? Visit DASHBus.com/snow for our detailed winter service info. Thanks for riding with DASH and for staying winter-ready with us! ⛄
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Winter Weather Service – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
❄ DASHing Through the Snow Safety & Travel Tips ❄ ⏳ Give yourself a little extra time 🚌 Check for any DASH service updates before heading out 🏂 Take it slow and use caution at stops and on sidewalks 📲 Call ALEX 311 to request snow and/or ice removal from bus stops, sidewalks, streets, etc.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Due to the delayed opening of Federal Government and City offices, we will run lines 103, 104, and a reduced version of line 102 on Wednesday, January 28. Please plan your commute accordingly.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Customer Service will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM; Lost & Found is closed until admin offices reopen. Before traveling, review our detour maps at dashbus.com/snow. For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list. @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy @alxnow.bsky.social @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy @nbcwashington.com
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Winter Weather Service – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Due to continued icy conditions and refreezing, we’ll be running regular weekend service Wednesday, January 28. All service will run with all detours in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM, except the King St. Trolley which will run from 11 AM to 10 PM.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Customer Service will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM; Lost & Found is closed until admin offices reopen. Before traveling, review our detour maps at dashbus.com/snow. For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list. @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy @alxnow.bsky.social @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy @nbcwashington.com
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Due to continued icy conditions and the high chance of refreezing, we’ll be running reduced weekend service Tuesday, January 27. All service will run every 30 minutes with all detours in effect from 8 AM to 10 PM, except the King St. Trolley which will run from 11 AM to 7 PM.
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We will monitor conditions to restore service as soon as it is safe to do so. We plan to provide an update Monday evening regarding Tuesday service. Customer Service will be open from 8 AM to 5 PM. For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list. @alxnow.bsky.social @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy
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Service Alert List – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
For the first time in years, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all service for Monday, January 26 due to extreme icy conditions. With safety as our top priority, we determined that operating service would put our riders, staff, and community at unnecessary risk. @nbcwashington.com
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DASH Bus @dashbusva.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
URGENT | JAN 25: Due to icy conditions and a high chance of refreezing, all service will end at 4 PM today to ensure the safety of our riders and operators. For the latest, visit dashbus.com/alert-list. @wtopnews.bsky.social @alxnow.bsky.social @wusa9.bsky.social @nbcwashington.com
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Service Alert List – Welcome to Alexandria! | DASH
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