June 20, 2019 | Vol. 5, Issue 25
Dear Washingtonians,
Tomorrow we will close out this summer's Back to Basics DC Week with the kickoff of our ninth AlleyPalooza campaign. Back to Basics Week is about highlighting some of the many ways residents and businesses are working hand-in-hand with DC Government to build stronger neighborhoods across all eight wards.
This week, for example, we:
Of course, even though this designated "Back to Basics" week is ending, the work is not. Today, tomorrow, and every day, we'll be focused on delivering the services and resources our residents and businesses need to keep DC moving forward.
Sincerely,
 Mayor Bowser recently announced that residents are now able to recycle their used electronics at DC Public Libraries through the Department of Energy & Environment’s eCycle DC program.
Collection dates and other information about eCycle DC can be found at doee.dc.gov/ecycle.
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 This summer, join the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives' (MOWPI) Empowered Women Series! Every Wednesday, MOWPI is hosting powerful workshops designed to help women in the District find their pathway to the middle class.
Learn more about the weekly workshops HERE.
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 The Kids Ride Free program was established by Mayor Bowser to ensure District students can get to and from school and school-related activities for free.
Beginning October 1, 2019, students will no longer be able to use their School Year 2018-2019 Kids Ride Free SmarTrip cards to access public transportation. Students who use Metrorail, Metrobus, or the DC Circulator will need to obtain a new SY 2019-2020 Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card.
This summer, card distribution events will be held around the District to allow students the opportunity to register and obtain their new Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card before the new school year begins.
To learn more about the program and card distribution events visit kidsridefree.dc.gov.
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 Residents and visitors near the National Mall on Saturday, June 22, 2019, between 11:00-11:30 a.m. will likely be part of the District of Columbia’s test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system.
In anticipation of Fourth of July events, the District will deploy a test message on June 22 to phones in the vicinity of the National Mall. The message will read “This is a test of the District of Columbia Wireless Emergency Alerts System. No further action required.”
To learn more about this test, visit hsema.dc.gov/DCWEATest or follow HSEMA on Twitter: @DC_HSEMA.
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This week’s District Minute features stories about the DC Power Line Undergrounding Project, the kickoff of the free summer meals program, and DCRA's new streamlined housing inspection process.
 The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the District agency that manages and maintains transportation infrastructure in Washington, DC. DDOT's mission is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely with minimal adverse impact on residents and the environment.
DDOT has an opening for a Safety Officer in Bus Operations. This position is responsible for implementing safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to agency operations, facilities, and equipment. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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