At a time when coronavirus concerns are hitting public transportation hard, Arlington’s ART service has announced widespread closures.
Starting today, only the following seven ART bus routes will be operating, out of the usual 16 routes:
- 41 — Along Columbia Pike
- 42 — Ballston to Pentagon
- 45 — Columbia Pike to Rosslyn
- 51 — Ballston to Virginia Hospital Center
- 55 — East Falls Church to Lee Highway and Rosslyn
- 77 — Shirlington to Lyon Park and Courthouse
- 87 — Pentagon to Army Navy Drive and Shirlington
Each bus line will be operating on its respective Saturday schedules. Most of the routes connect high population areas without direct Metro access to Metrorail stations.
Arlington Transit said that real-time schedule information will not be available for most of those bus lines.
Hand sanitizer will be distributed to each employee with dispensers installed at all facilities, Arlington Transit said on its website.
“Deep clean and sanitize all buses thoroughly at the end of each night by using approved disinfectant to wipe down all stanchions, hand rails, passenger seats, windows and all components in the driver’s area,” the bus service said.
STAR service, which caters to elderly or disabled Arlington residents who have difficulty with traditional public transit, will continue operating.
“Passengers are requested not to schedule medical trips if showing signs of illness,” Arlington Transit said on its website. “Please speak with your medical provider first and make other transportation arrangements for avoiding public transportation.”
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