MEDIA KIT BACKGROUND The DC Circulator is a public transit system that connects residents electric Catalyst E2 models–clean, quiet, zero-emission vehicles set and visitors to the District’s most popular destinations. For just to provide more than 4,800,000 trips annually. Additionally, 26 New $1, riders can access historic landmarks, entertainment hotspots, Flyer Xcelsior models were also acquired. This model offers clean business and retail centers and cultural sites. The system includes diesel, better fuel capacity and leading passenger economy. six routes with 136 stops across the District and in Rosslyn, VA. Buses service each stop every 10 minutes and provide more than five Procuring these new buses is a significant step toward achieving million trips annually, making DC Circulator a convenient, affordable the District’s vision to become the greenest, most livable city in and easy-to-access transit option. the United States by 2032. This purchase helps the District achieve several key sustainability targets: A collaborative effort of the District Department of Transportation • Increase public transit use to 50% of all commuter trips; and (DDOT) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority • Reduce commuter car/taxi trips to 25%. (WMATA), DC Circulator has grown steadily since 2005 to meet demand, expanding service to some of the District’s most frequented Riders will enjoy new amenities such as operator-controlled air destinations (e.g., Georgetown, Union Station, Navy Yard, Anacostia, conditioning, digital Infotainment displays that provide valuable McPherson Square, Dupont Circle, the National Mall). travel information and USB ports available at the front of each bus.
The DC Circulator is modernizing its fleet with 40 new buses. In For more than 12 years, DC Circulator has provided customers a harmony with the District’s Sustainable DC Plan and related green quality travel experience. Thanks to loyal ridership, the system has infrastructure initiatives, eco-friendly buses were sourced for their grown to become the fourth-largest bus system in the region. clean-air features. 14 of the 40 new buses are Proterra battery-
2 BACKGROUND DC CIRCULATOR. A BRIEF HISTORY… The system launched in 2005 with just two routes: Mall’s exclusive public transit system providing door-to- Georgetown – Union Station and Convention Center – SW door transportation to more than 25 museums, monuments Waterfront. In 2006, it added the Smithsonian – National and memorials. Gallery of Art route to connect riders to sites like the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial. • The Woodley Park-Adams Morgan-McPherson Square and the Georgetown-Union Station routes began service In 2009, after examining ridership and the District’s an hour earlier on weekdays transportation needs, the Woodley Park – Adams Morgan • Service on the Georgetown-Union Station and Dupont – McPherson Square and Union Station – Navy Yard Metro Georgetown- Rosslyn routes were extended until 3am routes were introduced, replacing the Convention Center – SW Waterfront and Union Station – Navy Yard Metro routes. • Late night service was added to the Georgetown-Union Then, in 2010, the system ventured beyond the District, Station route as well as an extension that provided adding the Dupont Circle – Rosslyn route to improve transit service past McPherson Square Metro after 9pm options for those crossing the DC-Virginia border.
The National Mall route launched in 2015. And now, through a partnership between DDOT, DC Surface Transit and the National Park Service (NPS), DC Circulator is the
4 DC CIRCULATOR. DC CIRCULATOR. BRIEF HISTORY… 6 • • • • • COMMITMENTSSERVICE TO business, culture andentertainment. frequent, reliable, accessible, easy-to-access servicethatconnectsridersto The DCCirculator isadistinctivebussystemcommitted toproviding JUSTFACTS THE
Hours of operation varyseasonally Hours of Six routes and136bus stop locations Bike racks onall buses(twobike capacity) ADA accessible 10-minute intervalservice 202.671.5124 [email protected] DDOT Communications Terry Owens MEDIA CONTACT
JUST THE FACTS WHERE WE GO • Adams Morgan/Woodley Park/National Zoo • Historic Anacostia • Capitol Hill/Union Station • Downtown DC/Chinatown • Dupont Circle/Golden Triangle • Georgetown • Washington Navy Yard • Rosslyn, Virginia • The National Mall
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n Av 51st St 51st Pl B e 12 HOW TO PAY Riders may pay using any current SmarTrip® card, or using cash or coins with exact change. • Regular – $1 • Senior/Disabled – 50¢ • DC Students (elementary through high school) – Free with DC One Card cc Only weekdays, 5:30am-9am and 2pm-8pm • Children Under 5 – Free with paying adult rider
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NEW FLYER XCELSIOR® PROTERRA CATALYST® E2 • Runs on clean diesel technology • Tackles high-mileage transit routes, with a nominal range of up to 250 miles on a single charge • Powerful, roof-mounted air conditioning improves customer experience while reducing roadside noise • 100% electric, emitting zero tailpipe emissions or pollutants—reducing CO2 emissions by 243,980 lbs annually per diesel vehicle replaced • Long-lasting LED lighting to improve visibility and reduce maintenance • Decreases noise pollution (No combustion engine) • Wider door, low-to-floor entrance and sloped 32” wheelchair ramp for improved user convenience • In-house battery design provides customizable, affordable, safe, powerful energy source
• Decreased noise pollution, both internally and externally • Most energy-efficient battery-electric bus, with longest range per kWh of any transit vehicle on market • New passenger amenities including USB ports for charging and two infotainment screens with passenger information • 30 percent fewer parts—with no liquid fuel or oil changes—reducing maintenance labor
• Achieves 22 MPGe (average diesel and hybrid buses earn 4 MPG and 5 MPG)
16 NEW HYBRID NEW 18 *Total system-wide ridership for2016:5,119,725 OUR RIDERS ROUTE Numbers shown reflect ridershipstatisticsfrom 2016calendaryear. Georgetown –UnionStation Union Station –Navy Yard Metro Woodley Park – Adams Morgan –McPherson Square Metro Dupont Circle –Georgetown –Rosslyn Potomac Ave Metro –Skyland viaBarracks Row National Mall
1,720,034 1,215,626 *TOTAL 433,333 765,503 493,477 491,752
OUR RIDERS 20 DC CIRCULATOR RIDERPROFILE Information gathered from 1,238 surveys of ridersbetweenNovember 9andNovember19,Information gathered from 1,238surveysof 2016. age: 0 -18years of age: 66+ years of age: 18–24 years of age: 50–65 years of age: 35–49 years of age: 25–34 years of AGE
18 % 18 % 27 % 29 % 2 % 6 % $60,000–$71,999: $48,000–$59,999: $36,000–$47,999: $24,000–$35,999: Less than$20,000: $100,000+: INCOME
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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Hispanic/Latino: White/Caucasian: Black/African American: ETHNICITY
31% 13 % 44 1 % 4 % 6 % % Motorcycle/scooter: Bikeshare: Carshare: Personal Bike: Private rideProvider (Uber, Lyft, etc.): Personal Vehicle: OTHER TRANSITOPTIONS
12 % 41 % 45 4 % 4 % 9 % % RIDER PROFILE 22 Information gathered from 1,238 surveys of ridersbetween November 9andNovember 19, Information gathered from 1,238surveys of 2016. MULTIMODAL CONNECTIONS TRIP ORIGIN Job-Related Business Other Recreation/Cultural School Shopping/Dining Personal Business Work Home
31.5 % 36.0 % 4.0 % 4.3 % 5.0 % 5.9 % 7.1 % 9.0 %
TRIP DESTINATION School Job-Related Business Other Personal Business Recreation/Cultural Shopping/Dining Work Home
15.0 % 23.3 % 36.7 % 3.0 % 3.7 % 5.1 % 7.4 % 8.7 %
MULTIMODAL CONNECT WITH US Riders and friends of DC Circulator can connect with us via our website and social media channels • dccirculator.com • Twitter.com/dccirculator • Facebook.com/dccirculator • Instagram.com/dc_circulator
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