ART Route 53
ART Route 53
Ballston, Old Glebe, East Falls Church - Operates Weekdays, Except Holidays -
Learn more and share your thoughts on the proposed changes to ART ROUTE 53, as described in the Arlington Transit Strategic Plan Draft Recommendations shared in Summer 2023.
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ART ROUTE 53
Ballston, Old Glebe, East Falls Church
Currently Serves
East Falls Church - Williamsburg - Rock Spring - Old Glebe - Chain Bridge Forest - Rivercrest - Bellevue Forest - Donaldson Run - Waverly Hills - Ballston
Proposed Service
Rivercrest - Bellevue Forest - Donaldson Run - Waverly Hills - Virginia Square - Clarendon - Courthouse - Rosslyn
Current Service Hours
Buses run:
- 0600 - 0846, 1450 - 1949 Weekdays
- No Service Saturdays
- No Service Sundays
Frequency
A bus :
- Peak: Every 25 Min
- Off-Peak: Every 25 Min
- Saturday: None
- Sunday: None
Proposed Service Hours
Buses run:
- 0500 - 2139 Weekdays
- No Service Saturdays
- No Service Sundays
Frequency
A bus :
- Peak: Every 25 Min
- Off-Peak: Every 25Min
- Saturday: None
- Sunday: None
Why We're Proposing Changes:
- Create a direct connection between northern Arlington neighborhoods and Rosslyn Metrorail Station
- Maintain coverage and service north of Rosslyn where Route 61 service is discontinued
- Improve frequency by adding mid-day and evening service across the route
What The Changes Would Do:
- Relocate eastern terminus to take over northern ART 61 service to Rosslyn via Veitch Street and 21st Street N.
- Discontinue service on western half between East Falls Church and Old Glebe Road via Williamsburg Blvd
- Discontinue service to Ballston and connect new and old service via Wilson Blvd and Clarendon Blvd
Service Frequency
How often buses operate on the route.
Service Hours
The start and end times for service on the route.
Service Route
The streets where the buses operate through the county.