Alexandria’s public transit system has named its new mascot “Dashy” following a community vote that drew more than 250 participants.
The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) announced Tuesday that Dashy received 37% of the votes in an online contest that ran from July 3 to 18. The other options were Duke (29%), Dasher (19%), and Alex (16%).
DASH unveiled the mascot in April as part of a broader rebranding effort that included updated logos. The company stated that the changes represent growth alongside riders and the Alexandria community, while maintaining its founding principles…