Moving from Arlington to DC meant having to figure out a new commute and other transportation alternatives to get to work. After several conversations with coworkers, some google mapping, and research on the web, turns out I have multiple options for commuting! While biking is still my primary transportation mode, I now have several backup choices and routes that I can take when things don’t go as planned.
On a recent trip back to NYC, I was excited to see the new Citibike bike share system being put to use but I also developed a deeper appreciation for “Bike Boxes” or “Advanced Stop Lines.” My current commute doesn’t offer me the opportunity to use these ingenious road design features (although there are some bike boxes in DC) but watching them utilized in New York made me pretty envious.
Are you tired of sitting in traffic each morning, arriving at work stressed and in a bad mood? Or perhaps you no longer want to shell out hundreds of dollars each month to pay for gas, parking, maintenance, and insurance for your car? Maybe it's time for a new way to get to work. Take advantage of quieter roads and offices by trying out a new commute this summer!
As someone who works professionally trying to encourage others to use public transportation and other forms of alternative mobility, I'm hesitant to make this statement, but: A growing part of me wants to own a car.
Employers in the DC and Arlington area can take advantage of Capital Bikeshare's corporate membership program and provide employees access to one of the most popular and fastest-growing forms of transportation! By offering bikeshare memberships, companies can promote health and wellness among employees, encourage a sustainable and affordable way to get around, and ultimately improve employee satisfaction and productivity. Get started today!
Next Thursday, June 20 is National Dump the Pump Day, sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association! In its 8th year, Dump the Pump Day is a national celebration that encourages drivers to leave their car at home for the day and instead use public transit to get to work, school, or run errands. Save money and improve your mental and physical health by riding public transit next Thursday!
At Arlington Transportation Partners, we work every day with employers in Arlington County to assist them in implementing programs such as transit benefits, telework, bicycle initiatives, and many others. Through ATP’s Workplace Commute Champions (WCC) program, we will be highlighting employers who are leading examples in the county in offering these commuter programs and benefits to their employees.
While walking and biking are great for our health, our wallet, and the environment, too often we see that traffic laws, urban design, and public attitudes make it difficult to get around on foot or by bike, and typically favor the automobile. This post goes into detail about the local regulations and planning that have a significant impact on the safety and perceptions of pedestrians and cyclists.
There are many different programs and strategies that employers can implement to improve their employees' commutes and increase productivity during the workday. Check out this of list of benefits that will help your employees be more comfortable during the workday while also encouraging active and healthy modes of transportation for their commute!
There's only a week left to register your organization in ATP's Workplace Commute Champions (WCC) program! If you haven't heard about it yet, WCC is a new program we have started this year to recognize Arlington County employers for their efforts to make commuting easier for employees through transportation benefits and other innovative strategies. Your company can earn local and national recognition as well as great prizes for your commitment to improving employees' commutes - just follow these three simple steps!
