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. |
Public Meeting Notice
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a public meeting to provide information on the phase-out of the DC Circulator service.
For more information about this project please visit: dccirculator.com or contact Deborah Monts deborah.monts@dc.gov.
WHAT: DC Circulator Phase – Out Public Meeting
WHEN and WHERE: Thursday, September 19, 2024, Virtual Webinar, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join link: https://tinyurl.com/DCCirculatorMeeting
Webinar number: 2312 367 8110
Webinar password: jpJyUR4vd42 (57598748 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: +1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)
1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 236 78110
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING: Join the webinar through the link or phone numbers above.
Link to full public meeting notice here.
Updates and Press Releases
Find the Official Press Release here.
Find the DC Circulator Wind Down monthly reports here.
Alternative Route Information
To assist riders during the transition, we’ve created a guide of substitute transportation options. Click on the guides below to see the closest Metrobus, Metrorail, or Capital Bikeshare substitute to the DC Circulator route you typically ride.
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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