[NFBV-Alexandria] FW: DASH Service Improvements Effective October 1

Tue Sep 19 17:20:47 UTC 2017

Chapter members and friends,

I wanted to share the below announcement with you about changes to DASH bus schedules and routes. I also wanted to let you know, in case you haven’t heard yet, that Josh Baker, the new director of DASH, came to the Alexandria Commission for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) meeting last week and announced that beginning October 1, individuals who present either a Metro Access Smart trip card or DOT IDs will be allowed to ride the DASH buses for free. 

This is a new and for many a very welcome change. Let’s make sure that the rollout goes smoothly by reporting any concerns you may have to DASH, DOT, WMATA, the ACPD, and your friendly neighborhood NFB chapter as appropriate. 

Thanks all!

Brian R. Miller, Ph.D.

President

Greater Alexandria Chapter of the NFB of Virginia

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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:05 AM
To: Brian
Subject: DASH Service Improvements Effective October 1

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DASH Service Improvements Effective October 1!

On Sunday, October 1, DASH will implement the following service improvements on the AT3, AT4, AT5, AT7, AT8 & AT9.  Please check the new  <http://dashbus.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3e5af002d0f37061a505927f2&id=d0f15774e3&e=8d0df8515b> DASH Ride Guide for additional route and schedule information.

AT3: 

*	The first southbound trip in the morning will now end at City Hall and not Hunting Point
*	The last southbound trip in the morning will now extend from Braddock Road Metro to City Hall
*	The last two northbound trips in the evening have been extended to serve to the Pentagon Metro Station
*	Minor timetable adjustments have been made for improved schedule adherence, connectivity and service reliability

AT4: 

*	The last southbound morning trip has been moved back 30 minutes and will now start at the Pentagon Metro Station to address a previous schedule gap
*	The last two northbound evening trips have been extended to serve to the Pentagon Metro Station
*	Minor timetable adjustments have been made for improved schedule adherence, connectivity and service reliability   

AT5: 

*	New westbound route alignment in Old Town between Washington Street and Henry Street from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on weekdays. Trips will operate via Washington Street, King Street, Henry Street and Duke Street to avoid traffic during evening rush hours. The stops at Washington/Prince Streets and Duke/Alfred Streets will not be served during this period. (See below map image for details)
*	Minor adjustments have been made to running times on both weekdays and weekends

AT7: 

*	Minor timetable adjustments have been made for improved schedule adherence, connectivity and service reliability

AT8: 

*	Minor timetable adjustments have been made for improved schedule adherence, connectivity and service reliability

AT9: 

*	New route alignment into Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) – Alexandria Campus between Mark Center and Bradlee Shopping Center for improved safety, access and reliability. Buses will travel via Seminary Road and Dawes Avenue to NVCC, and Bisdorf Drive, Fillmore Avenue and Beauregard Street to King Street 
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*	New timepoint at Russell Road and Glebe Road for increased schedule clarity
*	Minor adjustments have been made to running times on both weekdays and weekends

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AT5 WESTBOUND SERVICE ADVISORY

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AT9 ROUTE ALIGNMENT INTO NVCC 

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