City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 7, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: YON LAMBERT, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Expand the DOT Paratransit Program Service Area into Washington, D.C. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Should the City of Alexandria Paratransit Program, DOT, expand its service area into Washington, D.C.?
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) expanding DOT paratransit service into Washington, D.C.
BACKGROUND: The Alexandria DOT paratransit program began in 1984 as a service to
Alexandria residents who were unable to use public transit due to a disability. The program was modified in 1993 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The program
offers trips at a reduced rate to residents who are approved through a certification process. In addition to providing service throughout Alexandria, the program currently provides service to Alexandria residents travelling to and from the City to the following Virginia jurisdictions: Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Falls Church, and City of Fairfax. In 2021, the City issued an Request for Proposal (RFP) for new contractors to provide transport services and software services to help modernize the program. Residents pay the following fares for this service and the City subsidizes the remaining cost:
* Within Alexandria - Free (as of September 2021 when DASH went fare free)
* Up to 5 miles outside of City limits - $4
* More than 5 miles outside of City limits - $6
The new contract per trip cost to the City ranges from $34-51 based on the volume of trips each month.
The DOT Paratransit program is operated by the City of Alexandria and is separate from Metro...
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