The Mobility Services Division ensures that transportation options are available and accessible to all Alexandrians through its management of parking, shared mobility, paratransit, disability parking, the City's transportation demand management program (GO Alex), and other programs and services.
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GO Alex is the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program and a resource for transportation options. For residents and visitors, the program provides many resources for those who are taking transit, walking, biking, ridesharing, or using other ways to get around. For employers, GO Alex helps set up commuter transportation programs.
Parking and curbside management are essential components of the City's transportation system and require careful management of both on-street and off-street spaces. The City is committed to working with businesses, residents, and visitors alike to appropriately manage parking needs. Parking initiatives are ongoing throughout the City in all areas including commercial parking, residential permit parking, motorcoach parking, and designated on-street spaces for food trucks.
The City now allows businesses to construct parklets for outdoor dining and retail sales. If interested, please visit this webpage for more information on parklet requirements, parklet permit fees, and more!
Alexandria joined the regional Capital Bikeshare network in September 2012. The City owns and manages the Capital Bikeshare program in Alexandria. Today, there are 61stations throughout the City of Alexandria, with more on the way. Visit the project page to learn more about the new stations coming soon. The Mobility Services division also helps to market Capital Bikeshare to Alexandria residents, visitors, and workers. For more information on the program and pricing, visit capitalbikeshare.com
The City has a permit program to allow private companies to operate shared mobility devices (such as dockless bicycles and scooters) in the City. These companies are subject to specific requirements in the City Code and the permit to ensure these devices are managed appropriately and operated safely.
Alexandria DOT Paratransit Program provides paratransit services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Alexandria residents. Individuals with disabilities which prevent them from being able to use accessible transit on a temporary or permanent basis may be able to use DOT paratransit services.
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) manages the Guaranteed Ride home program, which offers a free and reliable ride home when one of life's unexpected emergencies arise. If you rideshare, bicycle, walk or take public transportation to work at least twice a week, you qualify for a free emergency ride home up to 4 times annually. Providers are on call Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to make sure you get home when you need to.
Persons with disabilities may request signage for a disability parking space on the public street in front of their home. This is not reserved for the exclusive use of the resident who requests it but may only be used by vehicles with a DMV disabled license plate or placard.
A Transportation Management Plan, or TMP, is a site-specific plan of strategies to encourage residents and employees to take public transportation, walk, bike or share a ride, as opposed to driving alone. TMPs are a requirement of new development as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. A TMP fund is established to finance the transportation strategies to encourage people to use modes other than the single occupancy vehicle.
The City regulates taxicabs operating in the city. Meter rates charged by taxicabs are set by the City Council. All taxicabs and taxicab drivers must be licensed by the City.
