Give Leesburg a Real Commute Option

Created by Asim M.
Give Leesburg a Real Commute Option

Leesburg is booming, but our transportation choices are stuck in the past. Every day, neighbors lose hours in gridlock, miss family time, and arrive at work exhausted. We deserve better than a “drive or stay home” reality. It is time to demand a modern, reliable, and truly connected commute for everyone who lives and works here.

Many Leesburg and Loudoun residents are struggling with long and exhausting commutes to DC, often spending more than four hours daily traveling due to the lack of a direct express commuter bus route to DC.

Before COVID-19, Loudoun County successfully operated express bus service between Leesburg and DC. However, despite increased return-to-office commuting, overcrowded buses, rising traffic congestion, and growing demand for reliable transit, the County has not restored the service. 

Residents are already paying high commuting costs, dealing with packed buses, toll roads, and inconsistent schedules while existing transit options remain limited and inefficient. 

This issue affects more than convenience. Reliable commuter transit supports working families, reduces traffic congestion, improves quality of life, strengthens the local economy, and helps keep Leesburg connected to the region’s workforce opportunities. 

I have formally requested Town leadership to work with Loudoun County officials to reassess the feasibility of restoring express commuter service and to support at least a pilot express route between Leesburg and Washington, DC. 

Community support is critical. The more residents who speak up, the more attention this issue will receive from Town and County leaders.

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Bus Schedule Updated7/25/2026
After more than two years of repeated requests and follow-ups, the bus schedule was finally updated on 07/041/2026 on the website, but without any communication or notification to the residents who have been actively advocating for this change. Collectively, we sent approximately 240 emails to Loudoun County officials and the Leesburg Mayor’s office, yet there was no direct response or engagement; the update was made quietly.

While the removal of one Loudoun Gateway stop is a positive step, the core issue remains unaddressed. The route still includes approximately 19 stops within DC, which is the primary reason commute times continue to stretch to nearly two hours from Union Station to Leesburg. This does little to alleviate the daily burden faced by commuters who are already spending close to four hours each day traveling.

Please continue helping to spread awareness, and thank you for your ongoing support.
Transit Campaign Update: Follow-Up Sent to Leesburg Mayor6/18/2026
Dear Supporters,

I wanted to provide a quick update on our effort to restore direct "express commuter bus service" between Leesburg and Washington, DC.

On May 4th, 2026, about 45 days ago, I sent a detailed letter to Mayor Burk outlining the challenges faced by commuters, including commute times exceeding two hours each way, overcrowded buses, rising transportation costs, and the need to reevaluate express transit options for Leesburg residents.

Since then, more than 250 residents have contacted Town and County officials to voice similar concerns and request action. This level of community engagement demonstrates that this issue affects a significant number of residents and deserves serious attention.

Unfortunately, despite the growing public interest, there has been little visible progress. I have not received a response or acknowledgment from the Mayor's office regarding my original letter.

Today, again I sent a follow-up request asking for an update on whether the Town has engaged County leadership on this issue and whether there are plans to support further evaluation of "express commuter service route" options.

This effort is not just about convenience. Reliable commuter transit impacts traffic congestion, quality of life, economic development, workforce retention, and the ability of residents to access employment opportunities throughout the region.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send emails, share the campaign, and raise awareness. Your voice matters.

If you have not yet contacted Town and County officials, please consider doing so. Continued community engagement is essential to ensuring that this issue remains a priority and receives the attention it deserves.

Together, we can advocate for practical transportation solutions that better serve Leesburg and Loudoun County residents.

Thank you for your continued support.