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Service AlertsWinter Weather Advisory Update - Severe Plus Limited Service Level: As Arlington County continues to clear icy roadways, ART will run a Severe Service level with ART routes 42, 43, 52 & 72 on Limited Service levels starting this weekend. Please keep in mind some routes may not run on Saturday and Sunday during Severe or Limited service. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsWinter Weather Advisory Update - Severe Plus Limited Service Level: As Arlington County continues to clear icy roadways, ART will run a Severe Service level with ART routes 42, 43, 52 & 72 on Limited Service levels starting this weekend. Please keep in mind some routes may not run on Saturday and Sunday during Severe or Limited service. View all ART Alerts

Service AlertsART 45 Bus Stop Discontinuation: Reminder: Effective Sun, Jan 25, 2026, ART 45 will no longer serve stops (6000516) Washington Blvd SB @ N Pershing Dr FS & (6000203) Columbia Pike WB @ S George Mason Dr NS. Nearby stops (6000515) N Barton St SB @ N Pershing Dr NS & 6000473 (Washington Blvd SB @ 3rd St N NS. 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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