Additional ART Bus Service for March 16

Published on March 15, 2016


  • Providing extra service during Metrorail shutdown

  • Regular service, plus supplemental service

  • Capital Bikeshare will offer free 24-hour memberships


During the Metrorail shutdown on Wednesday, March 16, Arlington Transit (ART) will run normal weekday service, plus the following additional service:

  • ART 41 — Supplemental service will be added between Ballston Mall and Courthouse to connect with Metrobus bridge from Courthouse to D.C.

  • ART 42 — Midday service will be more frequent.

  • ART 43 — Service will be provided during off-peak hours, with lower frequency than rush hour.

  • ART 45 — AM peak service will end 60 minutes later than usual. PM peak service will begin 60 minutes earlier than usual.


Because of the short notice for the service changes, real-time arrival information for the additional services will not be available. Please visit www.arlingtontransit.com or call 703-228-RIDE (7433) for additional information and updates.

In addition, Capital Bikeshare will offer free 24-hour memberships at all 370 stations on Wednesday, March 16 beginning at 12 a.m.

On Wednesday, Arlington County Government is open on time; employees have telework and unscheduled leave options, with supervisor approval.