Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 7

16 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 ria Transit Company L ocated seven miles outside Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia is known for its big-city amenities and small-town charm. Many of Alexandria’s 159,200 residents are employed in the nation’s capital and having access to a reliable bus service is essential for a stress- free commute. This is where the Alexandria Transit Company, also known as DASH, excels. The locally owned and operated public transit provider connects with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Metrobus, Metrorail, and Virginia Railway Express, as well as local bus systems. Every day, the Alexandria Transit Company’s commitment is visible as it transports citizens throughout the city – highlighting DASH as a fitting acronym for Driving Alexandria Safely Home. “We are largely considered the primary public transit provider within the city,” M O V I N G A C O M M U N I T Y