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District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI)

District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI) District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI) District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI)

Improving Transportation through Innovation

Thursday, October 22, 2026

The Westin DC Downtown

Washington, D.C.

District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI)

District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI) District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI) District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI)

Improving Transportation through Innovation

Thursday, October 22, 2026

The Westin DC Downtown

Washington, D.C.

Welcome

District of Columbia Quality Initiative (DCQI), a cooperative effort by the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) transportation industry, is dedicated to revolutionizing the District’s transportation system through innovation.  

A Day of Ideas, Connections, and Recognition

2026 DCQI Conference Recap

On October 22, public agencies, contractors, consultants, students, and industry partners gathered at The Westin Washington, DC Downtown for the 2026 DCQI Conference—a day of shared ideas, new connections, and conversations about the future of our region’s infrastructure.


From agency updates and technical sessions to student presentations and our inaugural awards celebration, this year’s conference highlighted the people and partnerships advancing quality across our industry.


Thank you to everyone who joined us! Explore the highlights below, access conference resources and photos, and share your feedback to help shape DCQI 2027.

Conference Resources & Photos

Revisit the presentations, explore conference photos, and access the PDH assessment forms using the links below.

  • Session Presentations & PDH Assessment Forms
  • Conference Photo Albums

Professional Development Hours

PDH certificates will be sent within two weeks following the conference. Please complete the applicable assessment forms for the sessions you attended.

Connecting Across the Industry

 With 300 leaders and more than 140 companies represented, DCQI created opportunities to connect throughout the day—from breakfast and exhibitor conversations to lunch and the closing reception.


Thank you to our exhibitors for sharing their expertise, introducing attendees to new tools and services, and helping make those conversations possible.

Agency Perspectives & Upcoming Opportunities

 The morning MPO session brought together representatives from DDOT, WMATA, DGS, DC Water, and VDOT to discuss agency priorities, upcoming projects, and opportunities for collaboration.


These updates gave attendees a broader view of the work ahead and reinforced the value of communication between public agencies and the industry partners helping deliver their programs.

Ideas in Action: Technical Sessions

This year’s technical sessions explored the challenges, innovations, and lessons shaping infrastructure delivery across the region.


Topics ranged from transportation safety and digital infrastructure to complete streets, asset management, infrastructure resiliency, transit project delivery, and work zone innovation. Presenters shared practical examples and perspectives that attendees could bring back to their own projects and organizations.


Thank you to our speakers and moderators for making these discussions informative and engaging.

Spotlight on Student Innovation

New this year, Student Lightning Presentations gave emerging professionals an opportunity to share their research and ideas with the transportation community.


The session brought fresh perspectives into the program and created meaningful connections between students and industry professionals. Thank you to our student presenters and everyone who joined the conversation.

A Federal Perspective

During lunch, attendees heard remarks from Richard Duran, FHWA’s DC Division Administrator, adding a federal perspective to the day’s discussions.


Thank you to FHWA for its participation and support of DCQI.

Celebrating Our Inaugural DCQI Award Winners

The conference concluded with our first DCQI awards celebration, recognizing outstanding projects, innovation, and leadership.


Infrastructure Impact Award

National Mall Seawalls & Shoreline Rehabilitation
National Park Service • Cianbro • Mott MacDonald


Innovation in Mobility Award

DDOT MET
DDOT • Mead & Hunt • JMT Technology Group


Visionary Leadership Award

Randy Clarke, WMATA


Congratulations to our inaugural honorees, and thank you for the contributions you continue to make to our region.

Help Shape DCQI 2027

 What worked well? What would you like to see next year? Your feedback will help us build on this year’s conference and improve the experience for our attendees.

  • Complete the Conference Survey

Thank you for being part of DCQI 2026. We look forward to continuing the conversation!

Conference goals

DCQI’s conference goals advances a continuing commitment to quality products,
information and services through:

  • Opportunities for the transportation industry to highlight and discuss current and planned innovative practices;
  • Proper design, construction specifications related to performance, adherence to specifications, use of quality materials, use of qualified personnel, and sufficient maintenance;
  • Constant improvement of transportation engineering technology by increasing emphasis on cooperative research, implementation and technology sharing;
  • Flexibility, coupled with responsibility for designers, contractors, workers, and suppliers;
  • Adequate assurances of quality achievement in planning, design, and construction;
  • Incentives that reward achievements and innovations in providing a demonstrated level of value-added quality; and
  • Cooperative development of quality management systems and specifications among Federal, State, and local agencies, academia, and industry

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