Idling in the U.S.
Washington DC
District of Columbia: Washington D.C. became the nation's capital on June 11, 1800. The White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, and many other government buildings are located in Washington, D.C.
Postal Abbreviation - DC
Area - 68.25 sq miles (176.75 square km) [Washington, D.C. is smaller in area than any state in the US]
Population - 572,059 (as of 2000) [Washington, D.C. has more people than Wyoming, the least populous state but fewer people than Vermont, the 49th most populous state]
Major Industry - government
Major Rivers - Potomac River, Anacostia River
Highest Point - Tenleytown - 410 feet (125 m) above sea levelBordering States - Virginia, Maryland

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Idling in the District of Columbia DC is a hub of government activity and a very busy city serviced by airports, mass transit, and a number of government and personal automobiles.

With all the activity in the District of Columbia and so many lawmakers and public officials together in one place, maybe it can serve as an example of how to make every state greener.

The District of Columbia is a unique city in that it falls under no state's jurisdicton. Therefore, it monitors itself. Washington DC is beginning to establish very strong idling policdies.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IDLING ANALYSIS
Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year
Total Number of Vehicles Idling
Total Hours Idling
Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)
Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,142
2,783
4,935,042
4,935,042
493,504
1,352
0.007%
SCHOOL BUS 181
35
6,926
6,926
630
2
0.000%
LIGHT DUTY 30
69,484
2,084,510
1,334,086
68,066
186
0.001%
TOTAL ALL 2,353
72,302
7,025,848
6,275,424
562,200
1,540
0.008%
Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 53,965
SCHOOL BUS 69
LIGHT DUTY 12,676
TOTAL ALL 66,710
 
Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A
SCHOOL BUS $18,887
LIGHT DUTY N/A
TOTAL ALL $18,887
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IDLING REGULATIONS
Area
Maximum Idling Time
Fines
Exemptions
District of Columbia 3 minutes
(5 min if less than 32° F)
$500, doubles per subsequent offense
- Power takeoff
Source
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Title 20, -900.1. District of Columbia Health Environmental Health Administration Air Quality Division (202) 535-2257, app.doh.dc.gov/index.asp