The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect this year and many businesses and organizations continue to figure out what these changes mean for their operations. For nonprofits in particular, the new unrelated business income tax (UBIT) poses particular challenges.
At Oakland Apartments they get it—transportation is a crucial piece of the puzzle in the lives of their staff and residents. Having been involved in Arlington Transportation Partners’ (ATP) Champions program for five years, they have built on their involvement year over year and increased their commitment to make the lives of residents easier by helping them get around. This year, they stepped up as a Platinum level Champion and have been instrumental in the success of transportation programs and initiatives that extend beyond their property lines.
Dockless bikes and scooters have recently become a common way for people in Arlington, Virginia to travel short distances. Managers of a multi-family or commercial property may have noticed the increased presence of dockless devices parked around your building.
Whether you’re getting groceries, meeting friends to watch a Caps game, or commuting to work, there are key factors that are taken into consideration when deciding how to get there. One of the major factors that plays into this decision is parking—the availability, cost, and proximity to the final destination.
On a surprisingly gorgeous morning in Northern Virginia, Arlington Transportation Partners raced to our Rosslyn office for the fourth annual Amazing Commute Race. Like last year, we chose to start in Fairfax to replicate the most likely commute of our client base, this time starting in Reston to purposefully travel along I-66 with the new toll lanes. We'd like to note that our race started at 7 a.m., but perhaps a better and more realistic start time for many would be 7:30 a.m. We'll make that update in the fifth annual Amazing Commute Race in 2019!
