Three bus shelters in Dumfries now shine with new public art.
A new beautification program with OmniRide, Keep Prince William Beautiful and Dumfries Town Government is a community-wide effort that brings awareness to environmental protection and improves the ridership experience among Dumfries residents.
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Northern Virginia Transportation Commission: “The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved 13 projects that will provide nearly $48 million in funding for Arlington County, DASH, Fairfax Connector, Fairfax County, OmniRide, and Virginia Railway Express. The projects are part of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-395/95 Commuter Choice program, which uses revenue from tolls to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion.”
Here are some of the approved projects in our area:
- OmniRide | Route D-200 Service Enhancement: Dale City to Ballston (Continuation) | $304,626
- OmniRide | Prince William Metro Express Service Enhancement: Dale City to Franconia-Springfield Station (Continuation) | $671,678
- OmniRide | Route 1 Local Service Enhancement: Quantico to Woodbridge Station (Continuation) | $755,020
OmniRide | Route 543: Staffordboro to Downtown Washington, D.C. (Continuation) | $1,025,441 - OmniRide | Route 942: Staffordboro to the Pentagon (Continuation) | $1,638,926
Virginia Railway Express | Amtrak Step-Up Reinstatement on VRE Fredericksburg Line | $1,477,065
ā’Weāre excited about this impactful set of projects and that so many Northern Virginians spoke up about them. The level of support for the projects demonstrates the importance of better transit to our region’s quality of life.ā said NVTC Chair Dalia Palchik.'”
OmniRide: “OmniRide will hold a Senior Summit on June 15 from 10 am-2:30 pm at the Ferlazzo building [15941 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge]. Community partners will showcase their services and provide resources for older adults, their families, and caregivers.”
“The event will include four 45-minute presentations by the following organizations:
- safety and security presented by Prince William County Police Department,
- avoiding scams and fraud by AARP,
- community resources by the Prince William County Department of Social Services,
- caregiver support and resources by UVA Community Health,
- demonstration of Tai Chi by Your Third Eye, LLC,
- and transportation information by Bluebird Tour Program and OmniRide.”
“This event is FREE and open to the public. OmniRideās Dumfries and Route 1 Local routes will serve the bus stop immediately in front of the Ferlazzo building on the day of the event. For assistance in planning your trip contact OmniRideās Transportation Associates at 703-730-6664.”
OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer fare-free rides this Friday, June 9. Fare-free travel is being made available to passengers to reduce the number of single-occupancy cars on area roadways that contribute to pollution, which is especially important during this period of poor and smoky air quality from the Canadian wildfires.”
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington: “Here is the latest Air Quality Forecast for today from http://AirNow.gov. Currently, much of the area has code Orange or Red air quality, and areas around the DC metro are purple or Very Unhealthy. For the most up to date information see http://airnow.gov.”
"This new, dynamic transportation option allows riders to schedule rides using the OmniRide Mobility app, online web portal or by calling OmniRide's Customer Service Office at 703-730-6664. Instead of OmniRideās traditional bus service, riders are transported in vans that are dispatched upon demand. Upon request, a van will pick-up passengers at designated pick-up points and deliver them to their destination. Rides will be scheduled for same-day travel but cannot be scheduled days in advance."
"OmniRide Connect Microtranist service has been operating in Manassas Park since December 2022. The organization chose the Dumfries area to begin microtranist in the eastern service area as a way to fill unmet travel demands and microtransit also allows for the ability to provide efficient and flexible service, as well as potentially better service frequency and coverage area, for a similar cost to the agency as regular bus service."
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The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (OmniRide) endorsed a new list of projects that could enhance transit service in our area.
The commission sat for its monthly meeting Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Woodbridge.
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OmniRide: “OmniRide will hold a Senior Summit on June 15 from 10 am-2:30 pm at the Ferlazzo building [15941 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge]. Community partners will showcase their services and provide resources for older adults, their families, and caregivers.”
“The event will include four 45-minute presentations by the following organizations:
- safety and security presented by Prince William County Police Department,
- avoiding scams and fraud by AARP,
- community resources by the Prince William County Department of Social Services,
- caregiver support and resources by UVA Community Health,
- demonstration of Tai Chi by Your Third Eye, LLC,
- and transportation information by Bluebird Tour Program and OmniRide.”
“This event is FREE and open to the public. OmniRideās Dumfries and Route 1 Local routes will serve the bus stop immediately in front of the Ferlazzo building on the day of the event. For assistance in planning your trip contact OmniRideās Transportation Associates at 703-730-6664.”
In the same press release, the transit agency said buses that service four routes that serve Tysons Corner, Mark Center in Alexandria, the Pentagon, and L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C., will remain dormant.
Meanwhile, a $1.6 million micro-transit service for the Dumfries and Quanitco areas will also begin Monday, June 5, 2023.
OmniRide: “The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the following proposed changes to OmniRide bus services.”
“Consolidation of the Lake Ridge-Washington DC (L100) and Lake Ridge-Pentagon-Crystal City (L200) commuter routes into one route. The consolidated route would serve the Pentagon Transit Center as well as all current L100 stops in downtown Washington. Extension of select Dale City-Pentagon (D200) trips into Crystal City to compensate for the Lake Ridge route consolidation. Introduction of new Eastern and Western Commuter Lot Connector trips to provide additional access to commuter lots during off peak times. Details about these proposed changes will be available at OmniRide.com prior to the public hearing.”
“The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 31, at 7:00 pm at the OmniRide Transit Center 14700 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Comments will be accepted during the public hearing or may be emailed to [email protected].”
