While many have placed the pandemic squarely in the rear-view mirror, new evidence shows the ways the lockdowns of the early 2020s continue to impact the way we work and commute in Arlington County.
Every three years, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Commuter Connections conducts a survey of thousands of DC-Area workers to understand their commutes and work experiences. The 2025 survey was administered between March and June 2025. The 2025 regional report was published in January 2026. A subset of this survey data which includes individuals who live and work in Arlington County, was analyzed by Mobility Lab, the research arm of Transportation Resources for Arlington County (TRAC). This post covers some of the new findings from Mobility Lab’s analysis.
For many employees, the commute doesn't end when they arrive at the office. Where they park their bike, whether they have a place to change, and how easy it is to combine biking with transit can all shape whether biking becomes a regular part of their routine.
PARK(ing) Day is coming up on October 1, and the Arlington community is invited to join in. For one day, metered parking spaces around the county get transformed into mini parks and creative attractions as a fun way to re-imagine what drab parking spaces could look like if they weren’t just reserved for cars. If your organization is looking for a creative, low-lift, and high-visibility way to engage employees and show up for the local community, this is a great event to put on the calendar.
As record-breaking temperatures have hit us this summer, here are some tips on how to beat the heat while remaining car-free yourself or for commuters at your company.
On June 30, Commuter Connections recognized organizations leading the way in sustainable transportation and workplace mobility during its 29th Annual Employer Awards banquet. The event honors employers and organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to commuter benefits, telework policies, and transportation demand management programs that make it easier for employees to choose sustainable ways to travel.
The awards are presented in three categories: the Employer Awards, which recognizes three employers with exceptional commuter benefits programs; the Employer Services Outreach team Award, which honors one team that successfully engage employers and expand commuter benefit and telework offerings; and the Employer Services Organization Award, which recognizes an organization that have developed or enhanced programs that help employers implement commuter benefits.
