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Connecting you to updates and insights on ART, STAR, and
MICRO services.
Spring Edition
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ART - Fixed Route Services
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Effective Sunday, April 12, 2026, service changes on ART 41, 45, and 87 were rolled out.
ART 41 and ART 45 implemented service changes on trips starting at Columbia Pike and S Greenbrier St to help improve on-time performance.
ART 87 implemented minor timing changes made to improve on-time performance in the afternoon.
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Celebrating the ART Team!
Arlington Transit celebrated Black History Month this February by featuring some of the amazing team on social media. We asked them to share their favorite parts of the transit world and how they steered their career into this field. Thoughtful responses were received from Clinton Edwards, Pierre Holloman, Fiona Brown, Joel Gilliam, and Josh Riebe. Thank you for sharing your stories and for all the work you do at ART!
Top left to right: Clinton Edwards, Pierre Holloman Bottom left to right: Fiona Brown, Joel Gilliam, Josh Riebe
Transit Employee Appreciation Week
ART celebrated Transit Employee Appreciation Week during March 16 - 20, 2026. While ART bus operators are the faces riders see each day, Arlington Transit also wanted to recognize the dedicated customer service representatives, trainers, maintenance staff, supervisors, operations staff, and office staff who work behind the scenes to keep the Arlington County community moving forward. The week featured a safety‑themed celebration with morning snacks, swag giveaways, and team activities. Our Instagram posts reinforced key safety reminders and thanked our bus operators for keeping everyone safe on the road.
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STAR - Paratransit Services
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Stripe Payment Available in the STAR App
If you use the Arlington STAR app to manage, book, and track STAR trips, you can now use the Stripe platform to add a payment method to the app! Just go to your Account Settings and enter your credit card or debit card information. Once your card is added, you’ll be able to select it as your payment method when booking trips. This process ensures your payment information is securely handled through Stripe.
STAR fares are structured on a zone basis as listed below. All trips must begin or end in Arlington.
Zone 1: $4.50 – Trips inside Arlington
Zone 2: $6.20 – Trips to DC, Alexandria, Falls Church, or Fairfax County inside the Beltway as well as Inova Fairfax Hospital/Woodburn Mental Health campus at 3300 Gallows Road
Zone 3: $10.70 – Trips to Fairfax County outside the Beltway, Montgomery County, or Prince George's County.
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Transit Driver Appreciation Day
 On March 18, 2026, STAR operations celebrated and acknowledged the hard work and dedication of our committed drivers that keep the paratransit services running for Arlington County for Transit Driver Appreciation Day.
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MICRO - Arlington Microtransit Services |
 Arlington Transit has officially launched its new pilot, MICRO, Arlington Transit's microtransit service to Arlington County, Monday April 13, 2026!
MICRO will offer shared rides booked through a mobile app or by phone, helping users reach transit, jobs, schools, healthcare, and other key destinations within the defined preliminary service areas.
As part of the Arlington Transit Strategic Plan, the pilot will operate within a defined zone in northwest Arlington, generally bound by North Glebe Road, Langston Boulevard and the County line. The service connects riders to key destinations and nodes including Ballston-MU and East Falls Church Metrorail stations, Virginia Hospital Center, Madison Community Center, local schools and the Westover neighborhood. The Pilot may be expanded to other areas of the County during the Pilot period.
Key Features of the Pilot Service
Pilot Service Fare (credit or debit card only):
- $4.50 per ride
- $2.25 for seniors, persons with disabilities, and K–12 students
- $2.25 for rides that start or end at Ballston Metrorail Station or East Falls Church Metrorail Station
- Children under 5 ride free when accompanied by an adult
Launch Promotion: Riders can receive six free rides during the first month of the pilot, until May 13, 2026.
Download the MICRO Arlington Microtransit app today by visiting city.ridewithvia.com/art or calling 571-517-4181 to book a ride!
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 Arlington Transit’s goal is to maintain data transparency and plans to continue adding to this dashboard.
FY26 Ridership Snapshot
ART's FY26 ridership as of January 2026 is 7.98% higher than at the same point in FY25, reflecting sustained demand for ART. Check out Arlington Transit's performance dashboard and take a look at the monthly service reports.
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Pike Culture Fest- April 18, 2026, Arlington Mill Community Center. Learn More.
Memorial Day - May 25, 2026 ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55, and 87 will operate on Sunday Schedules. All other ART routes will not operate.
Juneteenth - June 19, 2026 ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55, 77, and 87 will operate on Saturday Schedules. All other ART routes will not operate.
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