Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The Director, in coordination with the District Department of Transportation (“DDOT”) and other agencies, shall balance the following goals in performing the Director's responsibilities:
(1) Providing vehicles that meet the mission of the client agency;
(2) Enhancing the overall cost and energy efficiency of the District government's vehicle fleet;
(3) Reducing the total number of passenger vehicles in the standing fleet and reduce their use;
(4) Encouraging transit use and multimodal transportation;
(5) Promoting the use of Bikeshare for work-related travel;
(6) Promoting the use of taxicabs for trips where the cost of a taxi would be less than the cost of using a government vehicle;
(7) Ensuring timely reimbursement for work-related transportation expenses incurred by employees;
(8) Reducing total fuel use, improving fleet fuel economy, and promoting the use of alternative fuels;
(9) Diversifying the range of fuels used for transportation within the District;
(10) Using the District's purchasing power to facilitate the availability of alternative fuels for use in private fleets and personal vehicles;
(11) Meeting or exceeding the requirements of section 507 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, approved October 24, 1992 (106 Stat. 2891; 42 U.S.C. § 13257), and associated regulations; and
(12) When vehicle acquisition is necessary, acquiring a vehicle with the lowest real cost of ownership.
(b) Factors to consider in determining the real cost of ownership for the purpose of subsection (a)(12) of this section shall include:
(1) The sales price of vehicle;
(2) The projected vehicle life;
(3) The projected fuel costs;
(4) The projected operation costs;
(5) The projected maintenance costs; and
(6) The vehicle emissions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-211. Program goals. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-50-211-04/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)