I-495 the Capitol Beltway

495 passes through Springfield, Alexandria, Annandale, Merrifield, Idylwood, Tysons Corner, Bethesda, DC, and New Carrollton. This road is a connector to several commuters' daily work routine. There are lots of neighborhoods near 495. Also this road gives access to countless businesses.  

Properties in Focus

  • DASH Passengers Required To Wear Face Masks

    Effective Monday May 18 2020 all residents commuting on DASH buses will now be required to wear face coverings. The Alexandria Transit Company stated that the new change follows guidance from the Alexandria Health Department.

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  • DASH Buses Offer Free Rides Until Further Notice

    DASH bus system in Alexandria is doing their best to help residents financially during COVID-19 by offering free bus rides.

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  • Rail And Bus Service To Be Reduced Due To Coronavirus Concerns

    The metro comes in frequent intervals, especially during the morning and evening, the times when people are going to or returning from work
    Commuters in Alexandria will experience reduced services on DASH bus and Metrobus and Metrorail. The announcement was made by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the Alexandria Transit Company/DASH. The reduction in rail and bus service is due to the threat of the coronavirus/COVID-19.

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  • New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Alexandria In 2020

    The school bus system in Alexandria will be given a big boost with the introduction of five (5) electric school buses by the end of 2020. The cost of the new school bus initiative will be covered by Dominion Energy. The new "vehicle to grid" system will help to feed the power grid in the…

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  • West End Alexandria Gets New and Improved DASH Buses

    Residents of West End in Alexandria can now enjoy improved service frequency with the new and improved AT-1 Plus DASH Buses. The specially branded buses is a part of a series of improvements to the existing DASH AT-1 routes which runs between Van Dorn Metro and Seminary Plaza via Landmark Mall, Lincolnia, Mark Center and…

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