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Prepare for the Metro Shutdown

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Dear Customers,

Prepare for Metro’s Summer Platform Closures!

Beginning on Saturday, May 25, 2019 through Sunday, September 8, 2019 the Blue and Yellow line metro stations south of the Ronald Regan National Airport will be shut down due to major platform reconstructions and station renovations.

Here’s what you need to know about the Metro Shutdown

  • Metro plans to close and rebuild platforms at Braddock Rd. Station, King St. Station, Eisenhower Ave. Station, Huntington Station, Franconia-Springfield Station, and Van Dorn Station.
  • Metro will be providing free shuttle buses between stations during all Metrorail operating hours.
  • Parking will be open to the public at Franconia-Springfield and Huntington Metro Stations. Commuters can park in the Park & Ride lot and the Kiss & Ride lot at both stations.

The DC Circulator Dupont Circle – Georgetown – Rosslyn route is a transit alternative for commuters traveling to and from the District. Riders can board the DC Circulator for FREE at the Rosslyn Metro Station and enjoy a comfortable ride to DuPont Circle. Buses run every ten minutes to alleviate traffic and decrease wait times.

For more information on navigating the Summer Metro Shutdown check out goDCgo’s toolkit for local riders.

Platform Improvement Toolkit for Riders

Thank you,

DC Circulator Team

Win Big for Get On Board Day

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On Thursday, April 25, 2019, the DC Circulator joins hundreds of public transit providers, experts, and enthusiasts on Get on Board for Public Transit Day. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Get on Board Day is a national event aimed to bring awareness to the many economic, social, cultural, environmental, and safety benefits public transit brings to American communities.

Washington D.C. has consistently ranked among the top 10 major cities in the U.S. for public transportation. Its public transit network provides more than 300 million trips per year and approximately 31% of all commutes in The District are via public transportation.

We are proud to know our six route bus system contributes its own benefits to our city such as:

  • Improved air quality with the largest fleet of zero-emission, 100% electric buses on the east coast.
  • Greater personal savings with the only FREE major public transportation option in the city.
  • Economic stimulation by connecting residents and visitors directly to local hot spots and activity centers for retail, tourism, and employment.

Join the Get on Board Day movement. Visit getonboardday.org/ to sign the petition and share your public transportation story.


Ride, Play & Win for Get on Board Day

Put your transit knowledge to the test! The more you know about public transportation in your area, the more rewarding it can be. Join us on Thursday, April 25 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on randomly selected buses where riders will get the chance to answer fun transit trivia questions and win awesome prizes.

How To Play

When we board the bus we’ll ask for volunteers to answer up to three transit trivia questions. Answer all the questions correctly and get the opportunity to choose from several cool prizes. You’ll get a voucher for your prize, with instructions on how to redeem online.

Available Prizes Include:

  • $50 SmarTrip™ card
  • 1-year annual Capital Bikeshare membership
  • Two tickets to a Washington Mystics game
  • Tickets to a Washington Nationals game
  • Tickets to a D.C. United game
  • Smithsonian’s National Zoo premier membership for two

Follow us on Twitter to get prepared. We’ll be sharing fun transportation facts that could help you with the game.

Charge Up With Flower Power

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The #BlossomBus is Back!

Charge up with flower power
as a DC Circulator electric bus turns pink.

Once a year we release a specially wrapped pink bus into our fleet of 72 vehicles, in celebration of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. What makes the bus so special? Well, it’s the only bus in DC that is completely pink and adorned with flowers, and not to mention, this year’s bus features hand-crafted artwork by local middle school students. Consider the #BlossomBus a spring-themed art gallery on wheels, serving as a reminder that the DC Circulator is your ONLY public transportation option directly to the Cherry Blossoms.

Winter Wonder Bus is Back

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The 2nd Annual Winter Wonder Bus returned on Friday, November 23.

For the second year we’ve captured the spirit of winter in Washington both inside and outside our 40-foot, festively decorated, DC Circulator bus – this time with an animal twist.

Special Soccer Service Update

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We regret to report that the Special Soccer Shuttle is discontinued for all D.C. United 2019 season games. Saturday, March 16, our service for soccer fans will transition to late-night bus service in the area.


Due to the planned construction of the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, we are unable to provide special shuttle service to Audi Field during the 2019 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. However, to increase accessibility to Audi Stadium during the shuttle’s hiatus, we are extending service hours on the Eastern Market – L’Enfant Plaza (EMLP) route for D.C. United evening games.

Similar to our Baseball service, The EMLP route will provide late-night service until 11 pm for games at Audi Field that start at 7 pm or later. 

In addition to the EMLP route, we encourage fans to use other transportation options to reach Audi Field such as Capital Bikeshare, the Navy Yard Metro Station, and Metrobus routes 74, P6, and V1. These alternatives are just a few blocks away on M Street, SE.

For more information on transportation to Audi Field, please see DC United’s Transportation Guide. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving you in future seasons.

Bus to Work Day

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Tuesday, February 4 is Bus to Work Day in DC.

In harmony with Transit Equity Day, Bus to Work Day celebrates residents who commute by bus and encourages others to try it. Increased bus ridership in-turn improves traffic congestion, air quality, road safety and opportunity for all.

Ready to try a ride? Our interactive map can help in planning your DC Circulator trip for Bus To Work Day and beyond. 

Learn more about DC Circulator Bus to Work Day promotions by connecting with us on Twitter and Facebook

Why Commute By Bus?

Reclaim Your Time

Use the time usually spent driving to gear up for a big day or decompress after a long one. Use our complimentary Wi-Fi to catch up on email, read, study, post and more while your bus operator navigates the roads for you. 

Relax and Repeat

Have someone else chauffeur you back and forth as you relax and unwind. USB ports in every seat make it easy to charge up for the day or recharge after hours.

See the Light

Riding the bus provides above-ground sun and scenery often unavailable with rail transit. See the city through the large windows or watch the sunset after a late work day.

Save Green

Commuting by bus reduces expenses typical of car ownership including, gas, insurance and more.

Mayor Bowser Announces Free Rides on DC Circulator During #FairShotFebruary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 25, 2019

CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; latoya.foster@dc.gov
Terry Owens (DDOT) – (202) 763-8635; terry.owens@dc.gov

Mayor Bowser Announces Free Rides on DC Circulator During #FairShotFebruary

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, as part of her #FairShotFebruary campaign, Mayor Bowser announced that all rides on the DC Circulator will be free from January 28, 2019 until February 28, 2019. The DC Circulator provides public transportation to many of the District’s main attractions and connects residents and visitors to business, culture, and entertainment corridors.

“We’re kicking off Fair Shot February by making it easier for Washingtonians to get where they need to go and connect to opportunities across DC,”  said Mayor Bowser. “A free Circulator is one way we can use our resources to break down barriers to opportunity—but it’s certainly not the only way. Throughout February and before I send my budget to the Council, I hope Washingtonians from across all eight wards will join us at our Budget Engagement Forums to build on this initiative by sharing their priorities and ideas for making our city’s prosperity more inclusive.”

The DC Circulator system operates six distinct routes across Washington, DC, and into Rosslyn, VA, and provides close to five million trips a year. The Circulator services each stop every 10 minutes, providing simple, fast and affordable transit to residents, commuters and visitors around the nation’s capital. Visit DC Circulator’s interactive map to find the nearest Circulator stop to any destination in DC.

For the fifth year in a row, and throughout Fair Shot February, Mayor Bowser will host Budget Engagement Forums across the District. These forums are an opportunity for Mayor Bowser to hear directly from residents—before the budget is finalized—about how Washingtonians want to see DC’s money spent. This year, the Mayor is hosting a Senior Telephone Townhall on February 11 at 12:00 p.m., a forum at the Arthur Capper Community Center on February 21 at 6:30 p.m, a forum at the Deanwood Recreation Center on Februrary 23 at 10:00 a.m., and a forum at Roosevelt High School on February 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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