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Rider Capacity Restrictions Lifted on ART Buses Starting August: Starting Sunday, August 1, rider capacity restrictions will be lifted on all ART buses.
Jul. 28, 2021, ART
Support Your Tenants' Return to the Workplace: Arlington County has taken considerable precautions to make sure Arlingtonians are safe taking transit as they start commuting back to the office. In addition to increasing cleanliness standards, major investments are being poured across the DC Metro area to improve service on public transportation.
Jul. 23, 2021, ATP
Prepare for the Return to Workplace with ATP: The pandemic bought lot of changes to our daily work routines, specially regarding the commute. With the return to the workplace becoming a more realistic prospect, employers are considering hybrid work models, flexible work schedules, or enhancing their telework policy. Is your organization ready? It is time to transition from comfy yoga pants to office attire. With Arlington Transportation Partners' help, you can make this transition easy and seamless for your employees.
Jul. 21, 2021, ATP
ART and Metrobus Bus Stop Relocations at Ballston Metro Starting August 1: Starting on Sunday, August 1, 2021, ART and Metrobus service at the Ballston Metro station will be relocated due to construction for Phase 2 of the Ballston Multimodal Improvements Project.
Jul. 19, 2021, ART
Is It Time to Update Your SmarTrip Card?: The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently advised they will soon be phasing out the first generation of SmarTrip cards as new faregates are installed around the region. If you currently use a SmarTrip card that was purchased prior to 2012, it’s important to update your card before June 2021 to ensure access to the full Metro system.
Jul. 16, 2021, ATP
Sustain & Save: Commute66's Newest Financial Program: Companies who join the Sustain & Save program will provide their employees with a transit benefit that is at the forefront of transportation demand management strategies. By joining this program, your company will be supporting Northern Virginia’s regional growth by reducing traffic along I-66 while improving the air quality and sustainability efforts around the region.
Jul. 14, 2021, ATP
Champion of the Month: The Palatine: As the region reopens and a sense of normalcy returns, we want to celebrate the great work residences have done in supporting their residents with their new commutes. We are excited to highlight The Palatine in Courthouse as our Champion of the Month.
Jul. 6, 2021, ATP
The 2021 Top Trail in Arlington: Arlington is home to 52 miles of off-street trails, so for two weeks in March and April 2021, the BikeArlington team ran daily polls on Twitter & Instagram to crown one Arlington Trail as a top trail in Arlington using a March Madness-style bracket. With so many amazing trails, it was a very competitive and...
Jul. 6, 2021, BikeArlington
Revamp Your Commuter Benefits: As organizations plan for a safe return to the office it is important to prioritize employee commute needs which may have changed in the last year. In 2020, organizations already offering telework in a formal or informal policy had an advantage over others who did not have a telework agreement. Everyone adapted and embraced teleworking quickly.
Jun. 30, 2021, ATP
Holiday Service for July 4 and 5: ART will operate Sunday service on both Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Jun. 25, 2021, ART