About this Location

Facility Overview

The DC Motorcycle Street Parking at 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW is a dedicated curbside motorcycle and scooter parking bay managed in accordance with District Department of Transportation (DDOT) curbside regulations. Situated along Rhode Island Avenue NW between Connecticut Avenue and 17th Street NW, this street-level parking zone features pavement markings and signage tailored specifically for two-wheeled motorized vehicles, including standard motorcycles, touring bikes, and motorized scooters.

Vehicle Suitability & Dimensions: Standard passenger vehicles, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and commercial vans are strictly prohibited from occupying these designated motorcycle spaces and will be subject to DDOT ticketing and towing. Because this is an open-air curbside facility, there are no overhead clearance or height limits, allowing tall windshields, flagpoles, and high-mounted luggage racks without vertical restriction.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Set right in the vibrant heart of Midtown Washington, DC—straddling Dupont Circle, the Golden Triangle, and Downtown—this parking location offers riders immediate access to prominent cultural, dining, and institutional landmarks:

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle: Located just steps across Rhode Island Avenue (less than a 1-minute walk), known for its historic architecture and civic significance.
National Geographic Museum: Situated approximately 2 blocks away at 17th & M Streets NW (4-minute walk).
Connecticut Avenue & Dupont Circle Dining: Surrounded by acclaimed restaurants, cafes, rooftop lounges, and boutique hotels such as The Dupont Circle Hotel, The Darcy, and The St. Gregory Hotel (within 2 to 6 minutes on foot).
K Street Lobbying & Business Corridor: Accessible within a brisk 5-minute walk south, making it premier parking for professionals commuting on two wheels.
Black Lives Matter Plaza & The White House: Located approximately 0.7 miles directly south (12–15 minutes walking distance).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The parking area is readily accessible along the westbound travel lanes of Rhode Island Avenue NW, an expansive multi-lane thoroughfare with convenient signalized intersections at 17th Street NW and Connecticut Avenue NW. Ingress and egress are straightforward for riders, with clear sightlines when re-entering traffic flows.

For mixed-mode commuting or meeting up with passengers using public transportation, the facility offers outstanding transit links:

Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line): Roughly 0.3 miles northwest via Connecticut Avenue (5-minute walk).
Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line): Approximately 0.3 miles southwest (6-minute walk).
Farragut West Metro Station (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines): Roughly 0.5 miles south (9-minute walk).
Metrobus Routes: Multiple major bus lines stop along 17th Street, Connecticut Avenue, and K Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Dedicated Two-Wheeled Spaces: Specially marked curbside stalls tailored to the wheelbase and turning radius of motorcycles and mopeds.
Open-Air Clearance: Infinite vertical clearance with no overhead clearance gates or garage ceilings.
Contactless Mobile Payments: Full integration with the ParkMobile app (Zone-based payment) and nearby DDOT multi-space pay stations.
Street Lighting: High-density municipal street lamps provide solid visibility throughout the evening and night.
Direct Pavement Access: Seamless roll-in and roll-out curbside approach.

Ideal For

Daily Two-Wheeler Commuters: Office workers and legal/consulting professionals commuting to K Street, Connecticut Avenue, or Downtown DC.
Courier & Delivery Riders: Quick, lawful staging for gig workers and couriers picking up or dropping off in the Dupont and Golden Triangle restaurant corridors.
Tourists on Two Wheels: Visitors touring the District on motorbikes who want affordable, centralized street parking close to monuments and downtown hotels.
Diners & Nightlife Enthusiasts: Evening visitors enjoying the popular bars, bistros, and restaurants around Dupont Circle and Midtown.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Be sure to park at an angle (usually perpendicular or 45–60 degrees to the curb depending on stall striping) to allow fellow riders to utilize adjacent stalls efficiently. Always verify the posted DDOT curbside signage for street sweeping times, rush-hour lane restrictions, and metered enforcement hours. The ParkMobile app is the easiest way to monitor your time limit and extend your parking session remotely without having to return to your motorcycle.