Arlington is stepping up its public transportation game with the official opening of the Arlington Transit (ART) Operations and Maintenance Facility. The completion of this two-and-a-half-year project marks a pivotal moment for the community, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of local bus services. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which is open to both the public and media, will take place on December 10 at 11 a.m., as announced on Arlington County's website.
The new facility located at 2629 S. Shirlington Rd., brings together various service functions that are essential for the operation of ART's bus fleet. In attendance will be various local dignitaries, including Takis Karantonis, Vice Chair of the Arlington County Board, and Monica Backmon, CEO of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, the event symbolizes the county's commitment to meet both current and, future transportation needs.
Getting to the event is convenient with multiple transportation options available. For those opting for public transit, ART routes 75 and 87, and Metrobus routes 10B, 23A, 23B, and 23T will get you there. Cyclists can ride via the Washington Old Dominion Trail with a Capital Bikeshare station nearby for convenience. There's also parking at the facility for those driving, along with additional on-street parking.
Completing the roster of attendees are several local transportation and environmental officials: Tiffany Robinson, Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Sarah Steinberger, Chair of the Arlington County Planning Commission, RoseAnn Ashby, of the Arlington County Transit Advisory Committee, George May, Deputy Director of Arlington's Department of Environmental Services, and Lynn Rivers, Transit Bureau Chief.
To find out more about what this facility will entail for Arlington's future, be sure to visit the ART Operations and Maintenance Facility project page.
