About the Circulator

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The DC Circulator is for and about Washington DC's center city. Linking cultural, entertainment and business destinations within the city's central core, this dynamic transit system promotes ease of movement in our world-class capital city.

The Circulator's buses are unlike any other public transit around town - with low floors, big windows, and multiple doors for easy on-and-off service.

The Circulator encourages transit use and enhances existing public transportation systems while also helping to reduce congestion and air pollution.

The DC Circulator is the product of a unique public/private partnership between the District Department of Transportation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and DC Surface Transit, Inc. The idea for a quick, efficient, low-cost, public-transit system originated in the National Capital Planning Commission's 1997 Extending the Legacy and the Downtown Business Improvement District championed its implementation initially.

CIRCULATOR PARTNERS

District Department of Transportation: DDOT's mission is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: WMATA operates the second largest rail system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States.

DC SURFACE TRANSIT PARTNERS

Downtown Business Improvement District	Georgetown Business Improvement District	Golden Triangle Business Improvement District
Capitol Hill Business Improvement District	Washington Convention Center Authority	Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation
National Capital Planning Commission

These organizations are dedicated to promoting Washington's economic health and cultural vitality.