D.C. Code § 50-2653: Automated Curbside Management Program.

(a)

The District Department of Transportation ("DDOT") shall establish an Automated Curbside Management Program ("Program") that manages the use of curbside space through:

(1)

Cameras, sensors, or other technology that obtain and transmit real-time information regarding the use of curbside space;

(2)

An automated payment system that can charge, invoice, or otherwise collect payment from individuals for the lawful use of curbside space, including through an account-based or subscription system available through a browser-based or mobile application; and

(3)

The issuance of fines or the assessment of points against individuals or their motor vehicles for the unlawful use of curbside space, including parking and other non-moving violations.

(b)

The Program:

(1)

May use dynamic pricing that adjusts fees for the use of curbside space based on duration, location, time of day, and current demand; and

(2)

Shall manage curbside space reserved for picking up and dropping off passengers or loading and unloading goods through an automated payment system as described in subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(c)

(1)

No later than 6 months after the applicability date of this section, DDOT shall begin operating the Program.

(2)

The Mayor may, for the first month during which the Program is in effect, issue warning citations that do not impose a monetary penalty.

(d)

(1)

DDOT may contract with, enter into a franchise agreement with, or enter into a revenue-sharing agreement with a third-party vendor to implement the requirements of this section.

(2)

For any request for proposal or any other solicitation of a contract related to the implementation of the requirements of this section as authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, DDOT shall prioritize applicants whose technology provides, or can provide, additional functionality, such as:

(A)

Automated lane enforcement;

(B)

Automated traffic enforcement for moving violations; and

(C)

Dynamic pricing.

(e)

For the purposes of this section, the term "curbside space" means the space within a street or road adjacent to the curb designated for parking, picking up and dropping off passengers, or loading and unloading goods.