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DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way
2026-07-22 18:00:00 2026-07-22 19:00:00 America/New_York DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by, connect with the DASH team, and learn how to get the most out of Alexandria’s fare-free public transit. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Wednesday, July 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-22 18:00:00 2026-07-22 19:00:00 America/New_York DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by, connect with the DASH team, and learn how to get the most out of Alexandria’s fare-free public transit. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by, connect with the DASH team, and learn how to get the most out of Alexandria’s fare-free public transit.

Whether you're a regular bus/transit rider or just getting to know Alexandria, the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) invites you to stop by and connect with the DASH team for a DASH 101 session. Get a brief introduction to how the system works and how it can make traveling around the city simpler and more convenient. From learning more about route and schedule information to navigating our online DASH Tracker, the team is ready to answer questions and help riders get the most out of Alexandria's fare-free public transit.


Please reach out to Skie Thorp at kthorp@alexlibraryva.org with any questions or concerns about the program.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | transportation | transit |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
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Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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