All About Affordable, Alternative Transportation

      October 10, 2019

      Washington, DC is heavily invested in providing affordable, alternative transportation options to residents across all eight wards of the city, regardless of income. To help meet that goal, DC has a number of transportation programs that provide discounted access to Capital Bikeshare, dockless vehicles such as scooters, and catching a cab, among others....

      Bus, Bike, or Rail to the Ball Games

      September 23, 2019

      Who's ready for fall sports?! This year, all six of Washington, DC's professional sports teams are expected to be playing at the same time, including DC United, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and the Washington Redskins. Avoid traffic, know your options, and take sustainable transportation to the games so you can focus your energy on rooting for your team! Below are the sporting venues and their respective transportation options:...

      Mopeds: The More You Know

      September 17, 2019

      The sustainable transportation options available in the District are growing fast! First, there were rentable bikes, then scooters, and now... electric mopeds! If you haven't heard the news, you can now rent mopeds in Washington, DC -- adding yet another alternative travel option for getting around the city!...

      Dockless Vehicles: Access for All

      August 16, 2019

      If you haven't noticed already, the District has welcomed dockless vehicles of all types including bikes, scooters, and soon -- mopeds! Riding a bike or a scooter through the city is not only fun, but can save you time and money by avoiding the stress of sitting in traffic and paying for gas and parking. So... leave the keys behind and go dockless DC!...

      Getting Around DC Sustainably

      July 16, 2019

      Whether you're a DC local, visitor, or transient, making the choice to commute by bike, bus, foot, or train contributes to a greener community. goDCgo encourages you to walk, bike, or take public transit instead of driving a car. By opting to travel greener, you'll help make our city a better place to live, work, and play!...

      How Are You Celebrating America’s 243rd Birthday?

      June 25, 2019

      What better place to celebrate America's birthday than the nation’s capital? Washington, DC is home to some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the country. We observe the holiday with plenty of events including the Independence Day Parade, the Nationals baseball game, and of course watching the epic fireworks display on the National Mall....

      #ICYMI: First-Ever Hospitality Ambassador Awards

      May 30, 2019

      In case you missed it, goDCgo recently held its 1st annual Hospitality Ambassador Awards ceremony to recognize DC hotels for their exceptional commitment to sustainable transportation. Hosted at Velo Café in the Wharf, we were joined by hotels from neighborhoods throughout the city like Downtown, West End, Adams Morgan, and Georgetown. The morning was full of networking, award recognitions, and an entertaining and informative tour that highlighted attractions to share with guests....

      goGREEN to saveGREEN

      May 28, 2019

      Summer is almost upon us, which means more sunshine for bike riding. Join the movement to grow the DC bike community and ride with purpose by pledging to goGREEN to saveGREEN! Here’s the simple math, goGREEN by riding a bike and saveGREEN by leaving your car at home. Those simple steps can have instant benefits such as improving your health, reducing pollution, saving travel time, and the cost of vehicle maintenance. Also, in DC, riding a bike can get you around faster than a car, especially during high-traffic periods like rush hour or during special events....

      It's Biking "May"hem!

      May 07, 2019

      May is observed as Bike Month which celebrates biking in communities across the nation. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and goDCgo is encouraging everyone to give it a try! Spring is a great time to start biking and there are a number of initiatives and local events happening in our city to help you get rolling on two wheels....

      DC Bike Maps are Back!

      March 26, 2019

      Do you commute by bike or scooter, or perhaps go for recreational rides? Whether you’re an occasional or devoted bicyclist in the District, be sure to grab an updated 2019 edition of the DC Bike Map FREE at your disposal both online and in print. Riders can use the map to plan commuting and recreational trips since it shows off-street trails, a newly detailed mountain bike trail, and identifies the suitability of streets for bicycling. The map also provides riding tips and other information about bike lanes and bike safety for beginner cyclists and scooter riders. The map can be downloaded as a PDF file and accessed online or from a mobile device....

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