Bicycle and Scooter Parking Services At The New Audi Field

MEDIA ALERT D. C. United and Audi Field are proud to announce a partnership with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) to provide bike valet service for Major League Soccer’s D.C. United home matches and other special events. As part of their new stadium at Buzzard Point, D.C. United are committed to creating the most bikefriendly sports venue in the country. Two Wheel Valet, LLC will operate the bike valet service starting two hours prior to kickoff and ending one hour after the game. WABA Bike Ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions and encourage patrons to bike to the stadium. Lime, one of DC’s largest providers for dockless electric scooters and bicycles, is the official bike share and scooter share partner of D.C. United. The valet will utilize a digital checkin service for cyclists to quickly and efficiently check their bikes in. When dropping off their bikes, cyclists simply provide their phone number, and they will be sent a text that includes a secure claim ID and the time that the valet will close. Helmets, lights, bags, and locks can all stay on the bikes, making bike parking easy, fast, and secure. Lime will offer a staffed parking area for dockless bikes and scooters. Dockless bikes and scooters will be held at a central location in order to keep sidewalks clear. Capital Bikeshare will have corralling service available at Potomac Ave and Half St to ensure that patrons have a guaranteed spot at their dock. “We have diligently worked with our partners to make Audi Field highly accessible by walking, biking, and transit,” said Tom Hunt, D.C. United President. “Transportation is a critical part of building an environmentally and socially sustainable stadium, and we’re proud to offer fans high quality alternatives to driving.” D.C. United join several other teams and stadiums that are promoting active and sustainable transportation modes. Bike valet and bike/scooter sharing have become essential in encouraging more efficient transportation choices.The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has built new separated cycletracks to the stadium that will connect to DC’s bicycling network. Soccer supporters hoping to take advantage of the bike valet need to do only one thing: show up with their bikes at the valet, which is located at 2nd Street SW and T Street SW. No app downloads or prebooking required.