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Friday, November 2, 2012

Fairfax Board Approves Fares for New Express Bus Service to Tysons

Three express buses will run from Burke, Lorton and Springfield to Tysons starting in spring.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday the fares for the new express bus service that will transport residents from the Burke, Lorton and Springfield areas to Tysons Corner. The plan for the three bus services was approved in September, but the fare schedule was approved during the board’s meeting last Tuesday. According to a news release from Fairfax County, a regular one-way fare will be $3.65 per trip. Fares for senior citizens and those with disabilities will be $1.80. In addition, riders can also transfer to another local bus for free. Those who commute by rail and transfer to the express bus can receive 50 cents off the regular fare. The service will pick up travelers from the Burke Centre Virginia Railway …

Friday, September 14, 2012

Fairfax Board Approves Express Buses to Tysons

The first of three express buses will run from Burke to Tysons. Routes from Lorton and Springfield set for next spring.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday a series of express bus routes to Tysons Corner. The service will use the nearly completed I-495 Express Lanes to shuttle commuters from the Burke Centre Virginia Railway Express (VRE), Lorton VRE and Springfield VRE stations to Tysons. The three bus routes are expected to run every 15 minutes during rush hours, and one-way fares are expected to cost between $3.65 and $5.35. Final fare and schedule details will be decided in the fall. “These new bus routes are a great step in the effort to reduce congestion on our roads and provide more transportation alternatives for our residents.” Chairman Bulova said in a statement. “People taking advantage of this new opportunity will enjoy a …

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