DC MID

🚗 Coming in June: DC’s Autonomous Vehicle Observation Zone Challenge will seek solutions to monitor AV activity in complex urban environments. Learn more: us-ignite.org/avochallenge

🚲📦 DC is piloting a new, greener way to deliver packages! DDOT and Amazon have launched a 10-month e-cargo bike delivery pilot in the District, with up to 15 battery-powered cargo bikes making neighborhood deliveries from a new Southwest DC microhub. The initiative aims to reduce traffic, noise, and emissions while testing innovative last-mile delivery solutions that work better for city streets. The pilot will help shape the future of urban freight and safer, more efficient deliveries across DC. 🌱 For more info visit: freight.ddot.dc.gov/pages/microfre…

Zachary Baldwin, director of mobility, data, and research for the Southwest Business Improvement District, said the project is “forward thinking in a way that we appreciate, because it applies a sharing economy mindset to a real problem: How do you deliver efficiently on an e-bike when your battery runs out? It’s a sustainable project, because it helps move people and importantly, things, without cars.” wtop.com/dc/2026/04/why…

🚦 Safer streets through smarter solutions. Through the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, the M Street Road Safety Technology Reverse Pitch and Pilot in Washington, DC, is bringing together the public and private sectors to tackle real safety challenges along one of the city’s busiest corridors in Navy Yard. From pedestrian and cyclist safety to event-related congestion, this initiative focuses on finding tech-driven solutions that can make an immediate impact. Using a “reverse pitch” model, agencies are defining the problems—and inviting companies to bring forward ideas that can be tested in a live, real-world environment. 📅 Deadline to apply: April 18, 2026 👍 Selected teams will have the opportunity to pilot their solutions on M Street this summer. 👉 Learn more: dcmid.io/call-for-proje…

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This week, we attended the Green Transition Initiative Summit, hosted by the Swedish Green Transition Initiative. During the event, we led a walking tour of The Stacks with The Wharf and partnered with Emeka Moneme from the Capitol Riverfront BID for a mobility roundtable, which we were grateful to be a part of. We also helped connect DDOT, DOEE, DCST, and the BID Council to the summit and look forward to continuing conversations that emerged from it. It was an excellent opportunity to connect with partners advancing sustainable innovation in DC and beyond.

A special birthday girl wanted their day to be extra special by taking a sweet ride in our cargo bike last weekend. 🚲 👸 We’re here for a cargo bike birthday party! 🥳

🚌⚡ Since our launch in 2022, we at the DC MID have been piloting a community-focused, equitable mobility solution with @ride_circuit. Through a competitive selection process, we chose Circuit for its all-electric fleet, adaptability, and commitment to our community. Since then, we've learned: ✅ 400+ RideWell enrollees took 17,000 free rides ✅ 38% of trips were for grocery access ✅ 63 local jobs created ✅ 44 tons of CO₂ emissions prevented Our pilot shows how problem-driven innovation can bridge transportation gaps while advancing equity, sustainability, and opportunity for DC residents. The DC MID is supported through a grant from @DMPEDDC, whose partnership and investment we gratefully acknowledge. 📄 Read our full report! dcmid.io/s/Circuit-Repo…

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It’s officially here! In SW, you can catch the battery chargers part of this program outside Westminster. Repost from @getwhizz on IG• Big news, D.C.! We’ve officially kicked off a new e-bike program in partnership with @ddotdc to support food delivery workers with clean, powerful rides ⚡ As part of this pilot, 35 riders have already been selected to receive a brand-new Whizz Storm-2 e-bike, full access to battery swapping, and the option to own the bike at a subsidized price after the program 🙌 Spots are currently full: follow us and @DDOTDC to stay updated on the next round of applications! We’re proud to be part of this move toward zero-emission delivery in the nation’s capital #whizz #ebikerentals #deliveryrider #ebike #DC

Starting August 1, @ride_circuit will adjust its service hours to offer FREE on-demand rides in SW and Navy Yard, 10 AM–6 PM daily. Same service area, no cost to ride! 📢 Additionally, as of August 1, Circuit will operate independently from the DC MID as we enter the next phase of innovation. Need to go farther? Check out @wmata’s new C55 bus. 🚌

Big mobility and economic news in SW! We're excited to support @DDOTDC's new pilot, which utilizes e-bikes for delivery drivers — reducing emissions, alleviating congestion, and offering workers a low-cost path to e-bike ownership. "This pilot is a game-changer for sustainable urban delivery - proving that e-bikes can slash emissions, ease congestion, and empower workers, all while keeping DC moving forward. It's exactly the kind of innovation that cities need to tackle climate goals head-on," said Mitch LaRosa, Director of the DC Mobility Innovation District (MID). wusa9.com/article/tech/s…

Big thanks to NACTO for joining us on the walking tours through Southwest DC! It was a privilege to showcase our work on the DC MID, including our pilots and partnerships with Circuit and Zipcar. We capped off the week with an incredible dinner at ilili—thank you to everyone who came out for meaningful conversations and great company. Excited to keep pushing forward on accessible, inclusive mobility solutions for all. 🚶‍♀️🚎🚗

Great walkshops at @NACTO! Got a close look at the @ride_circuit electric shuttles and the @BunchBikes cargo e-bike library from the @SWBID and @DCMID_SW. Also got insights into @DDOTDC’s parking and traffic strategy at Audi Field & Nats Park. #NACTO2025 #DesigningCities

🚨 Last Chance to Submit! 🚨 The deadline is almost here — don’t miss your opportunity to partner with the DC MID on innovative mobility solutions for DC! We’re seeking private-sector partners to tackle critical challenges like first/last-mile connections, e-mobility charging, and safer streets. If you have a bold idea to transform transportation in DC, now’s the time to act. 🕛 Submissions are due May 7 at noon! 🤝 We’re here to support partnerships, community insights, and more. 🔗 Learn more and apply: dcmid.io/projects

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the DC Mobility Innovation District! 🌱 We’re building a greener, more sustainable DC—one ride at a time. Here's how we're making an impact in the last year: 🚐 Electric shuttle rides 🚲 A cargo e-bike library 🔌 Easy-access EV charging stations at Canal Park 🚶‍♀️ Bike-friendly, walkable streets for safer, cleaner travel 💚Cleaner air, better mobility, and a stronger community.

🚨 Calling all innovators! 🚨 The DC MID seeks private-sector partners to tackle mobility challenges in DC. From first/last-mile solutions to e-mobility charging and safe streets, we’re looking for cutting-edge ideas to improve transportation for all. 💡 Have a solution? Submit your response by May 7 at noon! 💡 Need support? We’re here to help with partnerships, community insights, and more. Let’s build a more equitable, sustainable, and connected future together! Learn more: dcmid.io/projects

Did you know that the @SWBID ambassador team uses DC MID cargo e-bikes to help deliver meals from DC Central Kitchen to Southwest residents facing food insecurity? The team also uses the e-bikes to quickly transport supplies and resources throughout the neighborhood to support the community.