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

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

State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)

Allows 400lb Weight Exemption	Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption	Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
	YES