Transportation Options
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BikingIt's a healthy, inexpensive and environmentally responsible way to go. And in Arlington, it's easy too. Here's a taste of what you'll find throughout the county:
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WalkingIt's official. In 2005, the American Podiatric Medical Association named Arlington the best walking city in the country. With so many places to live, work and play within walking distance of each other, it's easy to see why. Here's what you'll find in a neighborhood near you:
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ArtArlington Transit, or ART, provides an easy-to-use local bus service within Arlington County. It connects to many Metrorail stops and works alongside Metrobus using smaller, neighborhood-friendly, compressed natural gas vehicles. |
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MetroBusMetrobus, the DC area's regional bus service, has Arlington covered-22 major bus lines and around 100 individual route variations make just about any trip you want to take a car-free reality. |
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MetrorailMetrorail, a regional train system with 11 stations in Arlington, gives you a fast, frequent and direct link between Arlington, Washington, DC and the surrounding areas. The Orange, Blue and Yellow lines all serve Arlington |
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TeleworkHow's this for a dream commute: roll out of bed, then walk over to your computer. It's possible when you work from home! To get started, talk to your employer or contact Arlington Transportation Partners. |
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Carpools and VanpoolsWhen you take turns driving with people who live and work near you, you can save money on gas, parking, insurance and maintenance costs, enjoy rest and relaxation every time it's not your turn to drive, and be able to zip through rush hour traffic in the HOV lanes. For free help starting or joining a carpool or vanpool, visit the following: |
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CarsharingIf you want the security of having a car available to you when you need it without dealing with the hassles of actually owning one, carsharing is a perfect fit. Flexcars and Zipcars are kind of like rental cars, except you can rent them for as little as a half-hour and never have to pay for gas. |
