Arlington County has a new way to get around. Arlington Microtransit (MICRO) is an on-demand, public transportation pilot program with flexible routes that connect to regional transit, local hubs, and specific addresses.
Launching its initial phase on Monday, April 13, 2026, MICRO offers shared rides booked through a mobile app or by phone, helping users reach jobs, schools, healthcare, and other key destinations within the preliminary service area.
The pilot period will be used to collect and evaluate passenger feedback and ridership patterns to determine how microtransit can best be tailored to Arlington County. The pilot is supported by a combination of funding from Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and Arlington County and is expected to last through Fiscal Year 2027. It is designed to act in part as a replacement for ART (Arlington Transit) bus routes that were realigned in recent years due to low-but-steady ridership.
The service uses technology from public transit contractor Via to match riders heading in similar directions into shared trips, helping create efficient routes and reducing wait times. The Via app is available in the App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit city.ridewithvia.com/art.
The MICRO pilot service will operate Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
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