# One Card ID DC Wallets Get Thinner With Resident + Student + Access Combo By Alex Covert | Published 2008-04-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-wallets-get-thinner-one-card-id-program References: [gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/2008/04/washington_dc_launches_one_car.php) & [newsroom.dc.gov](http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/octo/section/2/release/13338) Designers and futurists alike have promised a simpler way of interacting with the communities we live in. They have predicted the use of cellphones to take the place of movie tickets and [credit cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercards-touch-card); I've even heard mention of devices that will be implanted under our skin that act as our identification. Washington DC has moved a step closer, albeit a much more conservation step by starting a One Card ID Program. The [photo ID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-us-passport) will serve as a city resident's ID card, as well as, "an access card to public services of all kinds, including [public libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidme), parks, pools, and even student IDs." Some residents are less than enthusiastic about the different service departments having access to their "privacy". ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile ID:** The development of mobile-based identification systems opens up opportunities for seamless and secure access to various services and privileges. - **Smart City Solutions:** The integration of diverse functionalities and services into a single ID card represents a trend towards comprehensive smart city solutions. - **Biometric Identification:** The potential implementation of biometric technology in ID cards offers enhanced security and convenience in authentication processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Identity Management:** The One Card ID program highlights the need for innovative solutions in the identity management industry to streamline access across public services. - **Mobile Payment:** The convergence of payment functionalities within mobile ID cards presents an opportunity for disruption and advancement in the mobile payment industry. - **Data Security:** As more personal data is consolidated onto a single ID card, the data security industry can explore solutions to protect individuals' privacy and prevent unauthorized access. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitized Government ID Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-wallet-id.md) - [Digital Driver Identification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-5.md) - [Smartphone Passport ID Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-digital-id.md) - [Digital Card Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passcollect.md) - [Single Digital Identity Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas.md) - [All-in-One Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magcardgrip.md) - [Personalized Digital Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-one-credential.md) - [All-in-One Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md)