The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) provides a broad range of transit services for residents, workers, and visitors to efficiently and affordably move about the District. K-12 students can get to school through the Kids Ride Free Program, and DDOT funds Metrorail and Metrobus service provided by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in the District, coordinating to make service improvements for riders.
Bus Priority Program
DDOT is working to improve bus travel speeds and reliability across the District through bus priority projects.
Bus Shelter Program
DC Circulator
Kids Ride Free
The Kids Ride Free program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus, the DC Circulator, and Metrorail within the District to get to school and school-related activities.
Public Transit Service Requests for Schools
To ensure accessible and reliable public transportation for students, school officials can request that DDOT assess the feasibility of new public transit services.