Learn how to get around Ivy City sustainably.
Learn how to get around Ivy City sustainably.
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Ivy City is ranked a "Very Walkable" neighborhood with a walk score of 75, which is based on categories including dining, groceries, shopping, errands, parks, schools, and culture/entertainment.
Ivy City is considered a "Bikeable" neighborhood with a bike score of 66 and a growing bike infrastructure. Bike score measures whether an area is good for biking based on bike lanes and trails, hills, road connectivity, and destinations.
Ivy City has "Good Transit" with a transit score of 59 and many nearby public transportation options. Transit score measures how well a location is served by public transit based on the distance and type of nearby transit lines.
The Guide to Go Far with No Car
Ivy City is full of retail stores, restaurants, and recreational activities! Download goDCgo’s custom neighborhood guide for information on how to get to these local shops and more by foot, bike, bus, or scooter.
Rent a classic bike at one of several nearby stations or opt for an ebike for a pedal-assisted ride.
Rent a dockless bike or scooter from one of several different operators in the District.
Hop on one of the four Metrobus routes with many stops servicing Ivy City residents.
Rideshare options include slugging, carpooling, vanpooling, and ridehailing services like Lyft and Uber.
Rent, pick-up, and drop-off a car from a designated location or reserve and park a car on the street depending on the provider.
Ride and park your personal bike at the nearby NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station or take it around town to avoid traffic.
Submit your transit survey responses for the chance to win a special prize package that includes an annual Capital Bikeshare membership, $250 VISA gift card, and $100 in Lyft credits to use toward scooter rentals or rideshare.
These nearby neighborhood convenience stores sell groceries, cleaning supplies, household goods, and more.
Get some fresh air and explore the outdoors at these local parks.
Visit one of the close by recreation centers that provide free activities for all ages.
Along with saving time and money, commuters who carpool, vanpool, use public transit, bike, or walk to work two or more days a week can qualify for a FREE and reliable ride home if/when emergencies arise. Register for the Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program, and rest assured that you’ll get home in case of an unexpected event or unscheduled overtime.
In the District, you have the option of choosing among several different dockless bike and scooter operators including:
Rates vary by provider. To find your nearest dockless vehicle, simply download the provider app!
You must lock electric scooters to a bike rack, parking signpost, stop sign, or in-street corral like you see below.
Your closest corral location is at Okie Street & Fairview Ave NE. Residents can also submit a request for off-sidewalk parking corrals through 311.
Metrobus is easily accessible from every neighborhood in the District, including Ivy City where there are countless convenient bus stops to make up for the distance from the Metrorail.
Find what route works best for you to determine the closest bus stop:
The closest Metrorail station is NoMa-Gallaudet on the Red Line. Get to this station by foot, bus, bike, or scooter.
As you can see in the map below, Ivy City is surrounded by a couple of protected bike lanes. So, you can safely bicycle in and around the neighborhood.
There are protected bike lanes stretching along West Virginia Ave NE, Brentwood Parkway, and a portion of Florida Ave NE.
The Metropolitan Branch Trail is also accessible, providing a safe pathway from nearby NoMa all the way to the Fort Totten area.
If using Zipcar, cars must be picked up at designated locations and returned to the same location or dropped off near a driver’s destination. Your closest Zipcar locations are at the Trinidad Recreation Center and Union Market.
Employees can choose a monthly or annual Zipcar membership for as low as $7 per month or $70 per year; or choose a dedicated rental for weekday commutes. Zipcar has partnered with Bozzuto, the DC Housing Authority, and a long list of other local property management companies to provide special offers to DC residents.
Free2Move gives you the freedom to find and reserve a vehicle parked near you and drop it back off at any valid street parking spot.
Carpooling is when two or more people drive together (share the same vehicle) to get to work. Carpools usually consist of individuals who live near each other and are employees of the same company (or are employees of different companies located only a short distance apart) and have the same work hours. Sometimes, carpoolers use personal vehicles to take turns driving.
Need help finding other carpoolers? The Commuter Connections Ridematching Service connects people interested in carpooling with each other for free. Some employers also help to organize carpools and provide incentives for carpooling.
Finding a good route is important when you are trying to get around the District without a car. Fortunately, there are maps, apps, websites, and tools to help you find your way.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,220 vehicles in the District.
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Local bike and scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
Local scooter provider that operates 1,720 vehicles in the District.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
Local scooter provider that operates 2,500 vehicles in the District.
Allows you to view all station locations and the number of available bikes and docks, purchase a pass, unlock a bike, and ride right away!
The ultimate transport app that uses open data, mobile, and payment technology to make transport sustainable and hassle free; particularly useful for bike and dock availability.
You’ll be able to get real-time information for all your mobility options anywhere and everywhere you go. Data is sorted by what’s most useful at the exact time and moment you open the app.
A robust, interactive transit map that shows metropolitan DC’s complete bike network. From bike-friendly roads to dirt paths and trails, this handy tool will help you get going on two wheels.
Helbiz is your new urban mobility partner. Simply tap to instantly unlock, ride, and leave your e-bike anywhere for the next person to use.
Web tool identifying bike parking locations throughout the Washington, DC region.
Web tool helping you find safer bike routes.
Ride Report tracks your miles, maps your routes, and awards ride streaks for your daily errands and commutes.
Social network connecting runners and cyclists through the sports they love.
Transit is your real-time urban travel companion. Get accurate real-time predictions, simple trip planning, step-by-step navigation, service disruption notifications, and departure and stop reminders. You can also easily find and grab the closest bikeshare.
Map specializing in bike shops, trail access, incidents, and DC routes.
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