COVID-19 and Transit Service
By order of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all transit riders in the United States are now required to wear face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be an ongoing, ever-changing situation for the region. Regional transit service is evolving in response to the recommendations from national, state and local health agencies. Below are links with more information from each transit system.
METRORAIL/METROBUS
Metrobus to expand service on weekdays, restore additional routes on weekends effective March 14
Metro expects to temporarily halt employee layoffs, service cuts
Metrobus riders return to boarding through front door, paying fares on Sunday, January 3
Metro announces August 23 reopening of East Falls Church, Arlington Cemetery stations
Most rail and bus service returns to pre-pandemic levels in largest ramp-up in agency’s history
Metro to reopen 15 stations, reallocate bus service to address crowding, starting Sunday, June 28
Face coverings required on Metro trains, buses, and in stations
Metro Covid-19 Service Information
Frequently Asked Questions About Passes & Auto Reload During COVID-19
Metro and Covid-19: Steps we've taken
ARLINGTON TRANSIT - ART
Federal Face Mask Mandate for Transit Users Effective February 2
Fare Collection and Front Door Boarding to Resume on ART Buses Starting January 3
ART Bus Service to Increase Starting on August 23
ART is working to keep passengers safe (VIDEO)
ART COVID-19 Service Changes and Information
Rear Boarding and Free Fare on ART Buses
Arlington Transit - ART Bus Service Reduced
ART Takes Precautions, Prepares for COVID-19
DC CIRCULATOR
Mayor Bowser Extends DC Circulator Service Hours
DDOT to Adjust DC Circulator Operating Hours
DDOT Suspends Late Night Weekend Service on DC Circulator
DDOT Suspends DC Circulator Fares
DC STREETCAR
Passenger safety and health is DC Streetcar’s priority
VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS - VRE
VRE operates at a reduced "S" schedule level
VRE Takes Additional Steps to Protect Passenger Health and Safety (PDF)
VRE Coronavirus Health & Safety Guidance
ALEXANDRIA DASH
DASH COVID-19 News and Updates
DASH COVID-19 Service Modifications and Information
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR
Fairfax Connector Resumes Fare Collection, Launches New and Enhanced Service January 4, 2021
Fairfax Connector Returns to Full Service, Launches New and Enhanced Bus Routes on August 29
Fairfax Connector Passengers Urged to Wear Face Coverings on Buses
Fairfax Connector Temporarily Suspends Fare Collection, Requires Rear Door Boarding
Fairfax Connector Prepares for and Takes Steps to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
CITY OF FAIRFAX CUE
LOUDOUN COUNTY TRANSIT
Transit Customer Information Regarding COVID-19
Service Changes for Loudoun County Transit
OMNIRIDE
OmniRide Service Change Due to COVID-19
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RIDE ON
Ride On Service Expanded on August 2
Montgomery County Transportation Changes, Updates, and Resources for COVID-19
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (MARC TRAIN & MTA BUS)
Commuter Bus Resumes Service on Select Routes
AMTRAK
Amtrak Sets a New Standard of Travel
Amtrak Service Adjustments Due to Coronavirus
CAPITAL BIKESHARE
DDOT: Capital Bikeshare Offers Free Memberships for Essential Workers in DC Region
Capital Bikeshare: Caring for the Capital Bikeshare community
AIRPORTS
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Traveler Update on COVID-19
RULES FOR RIDING TRANSIT
When traveling by bus:
- Front door boarding and fare collection resumed on ART and Metrobus on January 3, 2021.
- Stay 6 feet away from others on the bus or train and while waiting for it to arrive.
- Wear a face covering when in public and while on the bus or train.
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control recommends you do the following:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wear a mask or face covering when in public.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- If you're experiencing symptoms and have traveled to areas of concern (or have been in contact with someone who has), call ahead to your health-care provider before you go in person.
Visit Arlington County's web site for information from the Arlington County Public Health Division.
Visit the CDC web site for more information.
Visit Virginia Department of Health for vaccination information.