DC Circulator Service Termination Information

On Monday, July 29, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the start of the planned phase down of DC Circulator service beginning October 1, 2024, culminating with service ending December 31, 2024. The program downsize and shutdown are part of the District Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Financial Plan.

As services wind down, DDOT is working with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to determine service levels to help reduce the impact to the public. DC Circulator is operated by RATP-Dev USA and employees have been provided with written notification of the planned service closure.

Effective October 1, 2024, the following changes will take place:

1 Rosslyn-Dupont Circle (RS-DP) route will be terminated.
2 Late-night service on Woodley Park-Adams Morgan (WP-AM) and Georgetown- Union Station (GT-US) routes will be terminated. Service will end at at 9 pm daily.
3 Remaining routes will operate on 20-minute headways.

 

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Public Meeting Notice

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) held a virtual public meeting to provide information on the phase-out of the DC Circulator service.

View the meeting presentation here.

View the public meeting recording here.

View questions and answers from the pubic meeting here.

 

Updates and Press Releases 

Find the Official Press Release here.

Find the DC Circulator Wind Down monthly reports below.

 

Alternative Route Information

To assist riders during the transition, we’ve created a guide of alternative transportation options. Click on the guides below to see the closest Metrobus, Metrorail, or Capital Bikeshare alternative to the DC Circulator route you typically ride.

Dupont Circle-Georgetown-Rosslyn Route Alternatives
Georgetown-Union Station Route Alternatives
Woodley Park-Adams Morgan-McPherson Square Metro Route Alternatives
Congress Heights – Union Station Route Alternatives
Eastern Market – L’Enfant Plaza Route Alternatives
National Mall Route Alternatives

 

Riders who need assistance navigating alternative travel options are encouraged to visit wmata.com and use the Trip Planner feature. For current routes and DC Circulator updates, please visit dccirculator.com.

 

 

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