2016 Employer Champions

The Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington hotel is conveniently located off I-395 in Shirlington Village. This neighborhood features shops, 20 different restaurants highlighting world cuisines, and the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre. Within a five-mile radius of the hotel are attractions such as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, Old Town Alexandria and numerous historic sites in the nation’s capital, Washington DC. Almost all of the Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington’s employees receive a transit subsidy, can use the hotel shuttle, showers and bike facilities, and some transportation information in Spanish and Amharic is available as well. In addition, the Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington was designated a Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2013.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense. NSF is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences. They are tasked with keeping the United States at the leading edge of discovery in areas from astronomy to geology to zoology. So, in addition to funding research in the traditional academic areas, NSF also supports “high-risk, high pay-off” ideas, novel collaborations and numerous projects that may seem like science fiction today, but which the public will take for granted tomorrow.

With nearly 1,500 employees, NSF offers a multitude of commuter benefits and program to help staff commute to the office and work productively. In addition to a transit subsidy, NSF has a formal telework policy, offers a compressed work week schedule, bike and walk facilities for commuters, and is active in promoting carpooling and vanpooling among employees who live further away from the worksite.

The Smithsonian OCon & PPM office supports Washington DC’s Smithsonian Institution museum system. Employees are offered a range of benefits, including flex-time scheduling, compressed work weeks, telework, shuttles as well as Metro fare between work sites, ATP presentations for employees, walking and biking promotion, and a pre-tax transportation benefit.

The transportation staff at Arlington Hall Station are very motivated to find commute alternatives for their service members due to the limited parking capacity of their parking garage. The facility conducted a transportation survey of its staff to better inform the transportation decision making process later on. Also, the National Guard is exploring ways to partner with the Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute since they are in the same location and both generate large amounts of vehicle traffic. This collaboration to achieve local traffic relief is the hallmark of a true Champion!

AES owns and operates a diverse portfolio of electricity generation and distribution businesses and improves the lives of millions of people by safely delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Airlines Reporting Corporation® (ARC) is a technology solutions company providing transaction settlement and data information services. Airlines, travel agencies, Corporate Travel Departments (CTD), railroads, and other travel suppliers process more than $84 billion annually through ARC’s world-class settlement system – making it the financial backbone of travel distribution.

Founded in 1958, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is the largest radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. As a leading organization in radiation oncology, biology and physics, ASTRO’s mission is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research and disseminating research results and representing radiation oncology in a rapidly evolving socioeconomic healthcare environment.

ASTRO knows the importance and usefulness of alternative transportation and offers a directly subsidized transportation benefit for those who commute by Metro, train and bus. They also have an extensive telework policy and flexible scheduling to allow employees a better work/life balance.

The American Society of Transplant Surgeons represents approximately 1,800 professionals dedicated to excellence in transplantation surgery. Our mission is to advance the art and science of transplant surgery through leadership, advocacy, education, and training. To learn more, visit ASTS.org or email asts@asts.org. ASTS values healthy lifestyles for its employees, and is proud to be a Walking Workplace, offer Capital Bikeshare corporate memberships, support flex scheduling and telework, and a pre-tax transit benefit.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is the technology trade association representing the $208 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CTA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services. CTA values employee wellness and promotes flex scheduling, telework, biking and walking, and has a mortgage program that incentivizes employees to live near work to reduce commuting stress.

CSRA has been dedicated to solving complex mission and efficiency challenges for the U.S. government. From offices and locations around the globe, they support government clients in civilian, defense, health, intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security agencies by delivering IT solutions and professional services in such areas as information technology lifecycle services; cloud and mobile computing; cyber security; solutions development and integration; and, strategy development and organizational change management.

CSRA provides employees with $100 through their commuter benefits program and also offers the $20 bicycle benefit to those who commute to work by bike. They have a formal telework program in place to offer flexibility and save on office space for the 400 employees who work at the Ballston location. Finally, to promote health and wellness among employees, CSRA provides discounted memberships to employees through Capital Bikeshare’s Corporate Membership program.

ERG is a multi-disciplinary consulting company with offices in Arlington, Virginia, and 10 other cities across the country. ERG helps its clients preserve the environment, improve worker protection, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan sustainable facilities, and achieve other positive outcomes.

ERG currently provides a transit subsidy to employees, and over two-thirds of the staff is permitted to telework, especially with the recently upgraded technology for the office. In addition, ERG is located in the Navy League Building in Courthouse, which has a gym with showers and locker facilities, as well as secure bike parking for bike commuters. Finally, ERG recently began offering discounted carshare memberships with Zipcar to provide another way for employees to get around during and after the workday.

Fors Marsh Group is an applied research company that specializes in the business of measuring, understanding, and influencing the way people think and make decisions. They gather data, predict behavior, educate the market, and help clients implement research results to improve their business. To put it simply: Fors Marsh Group helps its clients make evidenced-based decisions to achieve key business objectives. The company has been active in promoting various transportation and commuting options to employees and encourages wellness culture at the office. They provide free Capital Bikeshare memberships to employees, and allow flexible schedules and informal telework for employees. In addition, nearly half of Fors Marsh employees take advantage of a direct transit subsidy up to $130 a month provided by the company.

The Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport not only offers luxury accommodations in the heart of the Washington DC metro region, but easy access via the public transportation system to the nation’s best monuments, local fine dining and high-end shopping as well. Hyatt Regency Crystal City employees take advantage of a shuttle to the Crystal City Metro station, a pre-tax benefit, and participate in health and wellness programs including National Walk @ Lunch Day.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is a relatively recent addition to the Arlington business community and chose its current office in Rosslyn largely due to its proximity to both the Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro stations. While in Alexandria, NACDS offered free parking to employees but they have switched to paying $75/month toward employees’ parking costs and $130/month toward employees’ SmartBenefits transit accounts. NACDS is a role model for how to begin to shift company culture away from drive-alone commuting and toward a holistic view that considers all modes of commuting. In addition to its stellar transit benefit, the company also offers an informal telework policy, flex time scheduling, and invaluable bike amenities like secure storage, lockers, and showers.

NatureServe is a non-profit organization that provides high-quality scientific expertise for conservation. Their dynamic and impactful data, tools, and resources help guide conservation action where it’s needed most. NatureServe envisions a world where decision-makers fully understand the importance of science in identifying and protecting our precious animals, plants, and ecosystems.

NatureServe offers its employees a combination of a direct and pre-tax transit benefit to encourage the use of public transit. They also have a shower facility on site for their bike commuters. The shower facility was added when they remodeled their suite a few years back especially for their bike commuters. Informal telework, flex time and staggered work schedule are some of the additional benefits that NatureServe offers its employees to make commuting easy.

PBS and its member stations are America’s largest classroom, the nation’s largest stage for the arts and a trusted window to the world. In addition, PBS’s educational media helps prepare children for success in school and opens up the world to them in an age-appropriate way. PBS offers Capital Bikeshare corporate memberships, promotes biking and walking year around and engages employees in numerous other wellness programs.

Phoenix Bikes is a non-profit that seeks to educate youth through bicycling, bicycle maintenance and teamwork exercises. The Youth Education Program looks to provide 12-17-year-olds with the skills needed to maintain and fix bikes. They also serve as a community bike shop, selling refurbished bikes and offering repair services. Being a bike related organization already ranks them high on the Champions radar, but that doesn’t stop them from offering great benefits like nearby showers/changing facilities and a telework program.

Ramboll Enivron is the premier global consultancy, working with clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and safety issues and attain their sustainability goals. Ramboll Enivron provides a pre-tax transit benefit to employees, showers and bike racks for their bike commuters, promotes health and wellness through their participation in Walk at Lunch Day and shares information about alternative transportation options in the office.

Cadmus is a true Champion and offers a ton in the ways of transportation benefits. They have essential bike commuter amenities like showers and locker rooms and even offer their regular bike commuters a $100/year stipend for maintenance and repair on their bikes. Cadmus has many of the bronze and silver tier Champions requirements checked off so they are now looking to solidify their gold requirements. Given their bike amenities and transit benefit, the company is pursuing Bicycle Friendly Business and Best Workplaces for Commuters designations.

The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access and integrity in the college application process. The employees at The Common Application enjoy a variety of transportation benefits such as a pretax transit benefit, flexible time/staggered work schedule, informal telework and more.

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The Nature Conservancy has more than 1 million members and work in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries around the world – protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia. The organization promotes sustainable transportation among employees by offering a pre-tax transit benefit, a formal telework program, and provides bicycle facilities such as bike racks, lockers and showers. The Nature Conservancy also actively participates in events such as Bike to Work Day, Car Free Day and even hosted the Ballston pit stop for ATP’s annual National Walk@Lunch Day event.

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is the national nonprofit organization representing public health agencies in the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO supports its members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, in ensuring excellence in state-based public health practice to improve the nation’s health. ASTHO values and promotes health and wellness for its employees, and encourages staff to participate in Arlington community events that support healthy lifestyles, such as Walk at Lunch Day. Learn more at astho.org. In addition, ASTHO supports telework and flex scheduling, as well as providing benefits for transit options.

Bloomberg BNA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, you can learn more about their services here.

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries.

With corporate offices in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 169,000 people across the United States and in more than 65 countries.

Boeing Long Bridge, located in Arlington, Virginia, opened in October 2014, the site is headquarters for the company’s Government Operations and Boeing International, as well as several other functions in the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business unit.

CNA Corporation is a not-for-profit organization based in Arlington, VA, that conducts research for U.S. government agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Education, Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Coast Guard. Major areas of research include national security, international relations, military manpower and readiness, education, technology and systems.

Commonwealth Joe, the owners of Arlington’s historic Java Shack, exemplify what it means to be a small business dedicated to promoting transit options. Substantive transit benefits are more uncommon for small companies to implement but Commonwealth Joe has set ambitious goals for this year’s Champions program! The company recently became a Capital Bikeshare Corporate Partner to offer discounted annual bikeshare memberships to its employees. They have one of the first TransitScreen products installed at their front counter and even offer free SmarTrip cards to new employees! The local ART and Metrobus stop was adopted by the company at the outset of Champions to elevate their standing and display their commitment to transit options. By the end of the year, Commonwealth Joe plans to implement a pre-tax transit benefit for employees through SmartBenefits.

Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, Conservation International empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity. Conservation International offers a wide range of transportation benefits to employees, including Capital Bikeshare corporate memberships, telework and flex scheduling, pre-tax transportation benefits, bicycle infrastructure and support, and more.

The Hilton in Ballston is located above the Ballston Metro Station. The hotel goes above and beyond when it comes to considering transportation options for employees and guests. They hotel recently became a Bronze Level Champion with plans to achieve a Gold Level recognition by end of the year. They currently offer a pretax transit benefit to staff, implement a parking fee and share ATP’s customized Quick Glance with hotel guest, staff and more! We look forward to working with them to achieve Gold Level recognition.

The Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington hotel is conveniently located off I-395 in Shirlington Village. This neighborhood features shops, 20 different restaurants highlighting world cuisines, and the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre. Within a five-mile radius of the hotel are attractions such as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, Old Town Alexandria and numerous historic sites in the nation’s capital, Washington DC. Almost all of the Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington’s employees receive a transit subsidy, can use the hotel shuttle, showers and bike facilities, and some transportation information in Spanish and Amharic is available as well. In addition, the Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington was designated a Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2013.

International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world. IJM partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors and strengthen justice systems.

Marymount University is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic located in Arlington, Virginia. Marymount offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines and has a diverse and welcoming academic community. Marymount University offers a wide range of transportation benefits to their employees and students including a shuttle bus from Ballston Metro to the main campus, pre-tax transportation benefits (to staff), bicycle infrastructure and support, and more.

National Cooperative Bank (NCB) provides comprehensive banking services to cooperatives and other member-owned organizations throughout the country. What makes NCB unique is that the bank was created to address the financial needs of an underserved market niche – people who join together cooperatively to meet personal, social or business needs, especially in low-income communities.

The National Grocers Association (NGA) is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. National Grocers Association offers a pre-tax transit benefit and shares information about alternative transportation options in the office.

Promontory hires many millennials with computer programming backgrounds and therefore recognizes the importance of providing quality transportation benefits to maximize employee satisfaction, retention, and attract new talent. The company is in a state of growth and currently offers a pre-tax transit benefit option, free parking for carpools and bike amenities like lockers and showers. On top of all this, Promontory works with ATP to engage employees through transportation and health fairs to make sure people know their mobility options well.

SIGAL is the Mid-Atlantic Region’s premier general contractor specializing in unique and complex projects and pioneering a green future as a founding partner of the USGBC. SIGAL offers superior services for General Contracting, Preconstruction, Construction Management, Design-Build and Sustainability.

The Aluminum Association is the aluminum industry’s voice in Arlington and DC. You can learn more about what they provide on their website.

The Virginia Department of Corrections is a model correctional agency and a proven innovative leader in the profession. Their mission is to enhance public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost-efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards. Virginia is a safer place to live and work because the Department provides exemplary services and programs for the rehabilitation and supervision of offenders.

Virginia Hospital Center has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for 70 years and recently was named one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals® (for the second year in a row) and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics.

Designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, it is a 342-bed not-for-profit, teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence including: Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery, the Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health, Neuroscience/Stroke, Oncology, Orthopedics (Total Joint Replacement Services), Bariatric Surgery, Palliative Care, Inpatient Rehab, Wound Healing & Hyperbaric, Emergency Services, Women & Infant Health and Urology.

A-SPAN provides life-sustaining services for Arlington’s street homeless. Our mission is to secure permanent housing for one of Arlington’s most vulnerable populations through outreach and relationships built on trust and respect. A-SPAN provides Quick Glances, brochures, and other transit option information, while supporting flexible work schedules and telework.

ATP is thrilled to have Acme Pie Company among this year’s Champions. Acme’s owner and founder, Sol Schott, is an ardent supporter of cycling throughout the region and even makes his local pie deliveries with his cargo bike! You’ll be hard pressed to find more delicious pies than those Sol bakes. ATP is currently working with Sol to get his company listed as a Bicycle Friendly Business.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment within the global industry. AHRI is very active in promoting wellness and exercise among their employees – they currently provide free annual Capital Bikeshare memberships to staff and also participate in events including Walk at Lunch Day and Bike to Work Day. AHRI also provides a pre-tax transit benefit for employees to use on their commute by bus or Metro

The Air Force Association joined Champions at Bronze Level and set out some ambitious goals in order to increase its Champions standing. The organization hires a lot of employees straight out of college and recognizes the need to offer robust employee benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and retention. With this in mind, AFA has begun the process of implementing a pre-tax transit benefit through SmartBenefits as well as exploring a Capital Bikeshare corporate account. They already offer flex scheduling and telework for many of their positions but are in a period of benefits evaluation and hope to expand their current offerings.

AAMVA represents the state and provincial officials in the United States and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws and highway safety. AAMVA is a nonprofit organization developing model programs in motor vehicle administration, law enforcement and highway safety. The association also serves as an information clearinghouse in these areas, and acts as the international spokesman for these interests. AAMVA offers a combination of a pre-tax benefit and direct subsidy for employees to use on transit for their commute. In addition, the office has bike racks, showers, and is conveniently located two blocks from Ballston Metro.

Arlington Economic Development (AED) provides visionary leadership and superior services to Arlington’s business community, its tourism industry and its real estate development. Located a couple of blocks from the Ballston Metro Station, AED employees receive a variety of commuting benefits such as a direct transit benefit for those who choose to ride metrorail or bus to work, flex time and staggered work schedule and with the option to telework too!

Ashoka’s mission is to support social entrepreneurs who are leading and collaborating with changemakers, in a team of teams model that addresses the fluidity of a rapidly evolving society. Ashoka believes that anyone can learn and apply the critical skills of empathy, team work, leadership and changemaking to be successful in the modern world. Located right above the Rosslyn Metro, the organization currently offers a pre-tax transportation benefit to employees and actively promotes biking and walking through events, materials and seminars for the staff. Ashoka has also surveyed employees on their commuting habits to see how the office can improve the staff’s trips to and from work and encourage healthier modes of travel, particularly during the summer months.

The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators is a small organization with a small but long-standing dedicated staff whose long tenure can be partly explained by the well-established transit benefits the group offers to employees. In addition to flex scheduling and informal telework policies, ASDWA also offers a pre-tax transit benefit. Employees regularly participate in employer-based wellness events like National Walking Day.

aXseum Solutions, LLC is a provider of comprehensive technical solutions to government and commercial clients. We’re dedicated to providing the highest quality and most cost- effective solutions to our clients. aXseum provides a pre-tax transit benefit to employees, showers and bike racks for bike commuters, promotes health and wellness through their participation in Walk at Lunch Day and provides information about their alternative transportation options in the office.

As a major manufacturer, BAE System’s operations have a significant impact on the environment through the energy and resources we use and the waste we generate. BAE is working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and helping our customers and suppliers do the same.

The Ballston BID is a 25 block neighborhood of commercial and residential properties. With over 8.3 million square feet of office space, 1 million square feet of retail space and 8,000 residential units, Ballston offers a range of market-rate options. To support this, Ballston offers its residents, visitors and tenants a wide variety of transit options such as Ballston Metro Station (serviced by Orange and Silver Lines), Capital Bikeshare stations, dedicated bike lanes and a bus hub, which is home to several ART and Metro bus stops.

The Ballston BID is committed to engaging the employers in the neighborhood by partnering with ATP on National Walking Day, Bike to Work Day and other Champions events

Buchanan & Edwards is a trusted advisor to Federal, state, and local governments, providing information technology support and innovative solutions that help agencies succeed in the ever changing government and technology landscapes. Since 1998, BE has been committed to delivering on our customers’ missions by driving innovation, reducing cost, implementing automation and enabling information sharing so our clients are equipped to better serve the American citizen.

We recognize that each agency faces unique demands and complex requirements. In order to support our clients’ missions, we must hire and retain the best people. Our employees are motivated and innovative leaders that exemplify a consulting mindset. We are passionate about serving our customers and dedicated to delivering the highest quality solutions. We provide a collaborative, team-oriented environment where all are encouraged to push limits to produce meaningful and impactful work. We inspire a culture of commitment, take pride in the work we do, and we are proud that BE is a desired business partner.

As one of the fastest growing IT consulting firms in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, BE has made five consecutive appearances on the Inc. 500|5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies and is the winner of the 2011 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award for the U.S. Department of State. Our team of professionals can assure you it is no surprise BE was voted one of the Top 50 Tech Places to Work.

As a recent addition to the growing list of Champions, Buchanan & Edwards has made a significant financial investment in promoting alternative modes of commuting. Employees who commute via public transit receive a monthly stipend to help defray the cost of their commute. Additionally, BE provides transportation information to new employees as they go through the onboarding process and the company just had ATP create a density plot map to help determine which employees may be able to commute via carpool. With several months left in the Champions program, there is still plenty of room for Buchanan & Edwards to continue their success!

Burke & Herbert Bank is Virginia’s oldest bank, owned and operated by members of the Burke and Herbert families since 1852. Located across from the Clarendon Metro Station, Burke & Herbert Bank offers a variety of services to its clients such as personal banking, business banking, online banking and more.

Busboys and Poets is a community gathering place/restaurant headquartered in Washington, DC with a location in Shirlington. The company was created by Anas “Andy” Shallal, an Iraqi-American artist, activist and restauranteur. Busboys and Poets is leading the pack when it comes to restaurants by offering pre-tax transit benefits to all staff within the organization and sharing transportation information in their break rooms. Visit their site to learn more.

Capital Sports Ventures is a business incubator that focuses on dynamic and cutting edge companies within the sports world. The company is currently doing market research and building strategic partnerships to create the capital region’s largest closed-road bike event. Given CSV’s current bike-oriented project, ATP is thrilled to have them on board with Champions!

Carr Workplaces is on the forefront of the sharing economy and was excited to join the list of Champions this year. The co-working space company has numerous locations throughout the region and is looking for benefits and amenities to offer its members to differentiate themselves from other co-working space companies. Zipcar and Capital Bikeshare benefits are seriously being considered so that members of Carr have more transportation options.

Classic Concierge contracts with Property Management and Building Owners to bring service, style, communication and influence to their property. Classic Concierge became a Champion when they decided to provide ATP with the zip codes of their employees so that a density map could be created and used to highlight carpooling possibilities. Employees can be better prepared in the event of an emergency if they know of other employees who they are able to carpool with.

Set off I-66 the Comfort Inn Ballston is half a mile from the Ballston Metro Station. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the Metro to guest and staff. The hotel shares ATP’s customized Quick Glance sheet and maintains a good stock of brochures at their front desk for their guests.

CoworkCafe is a casual, comfortable and convenient place to work with the benefit of café service and a collaborative community located in the heart of Clarendon. A coworking space that provides a unique environment that encourages community, networking and creativity all under one roof.

Definitive Logic delivers performance-driven solutions and services that directly support the strategic intent of our government and commercial customers. We are a community of experts that seek to cultivate the highest level of talent consisting of professionals endeavoring to be recognized as among the best in their field. We strive to offer strong commuter options to benefit our people and the community around us.

Diplomatic Language Services provides foreign language learning through specialized courses tailored to each student’s goals and preferences. They provide instruction to individuals, corporations, and goernment agencies. As a member of the Champions program, DLS is proud to offer its employees discounted Capital Bikeshare memberships through its CaBi corporate membership.

Doorways for Women and Families creates pathways out of domestic violence and homelessness leading to safe and stable lives. Doorways for Women and Families offer a monetary incentive for not driving (parking) to staff and provide information about alternative transportation options in their office.

Eagle Bank was founded on the realization that banks were largely failing their communities because they were simply not part of them. With the desire to change that they started a new standard for banking and have become the go-to-community bank in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. Located a block from the Ballston Metro Station, Eagle Bank offers its customers a variety of services that include online and mobile banking, commercial loans & lines of credit and treasury management.

FI Consulting combines analytical expertise and financial knowledge with an awareness of how to best leverage technology when developing or changing financial models and other complex applications. FI Consulting provides cost-effective, transparent, thoroughly documented, and scalable solutions, built with a vision of how they will evolve over time to meet your changing needs. The company offers their employees a pre-tax transit benefit.

George Mason University, established as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957, gained independent university status in 1972 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly.

By developing the concept of the distributed university, Mason created an integrated network of campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William counties, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in its region. The Arlington Campus programs emphasize law, policy, economics, conflict resolution, social work, nonprofit management, initiatives in educational transformation, and global studies.

The State Department’s Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in South Arlington is a large government facility that has a lot of daily commuters coming from Arlington and the surrounding areas. With so many people traveling to and from FSI every day and the fact that the facility is not located near Metro, this State Department site has the potential to create a lot of congestion on the roads. Fortunately the forward-thinking leadership at FSI and the American Foreign Service Association recognizes this fact and has implemented numerous programs to mitigate single occupancy vehicle use as much as possible. FSI has routine shuttles running to the campus from the Rosslyn Metro and does much to promote the numerous buses coming from the Pentagon, Ballston, and Shirlington. Additionally, leadership at AFSA worked hard to get a Capital Bikeshare station located at one of the facility entrances – the station has proved to be a popular commuting option for nearby employees. FSI utilized ATP to administer a transportation survey of the staff and employees to see what transportation services could be improved upon. The results of this survey were enlightening and provided actionable items for AFSA to work towards.

GHT is a leader in creating sustainable engineering solutions for base buildings and tenant spaces. Located a couple of blocks from the Ballston Metro Station, GHT offers a variety of transit benefits to its employees such as a pre-tax transit subsidy and a formal telework option. For those who chose to bike, GHT Limited’s location is perfect as it is located right off the Custis Trail and the building provides shower access. The company believes in providing a work-life balance for its employees and offers a compressed scheduled; most employees work a 10 X 4 schedule.

Hanover Research is a global information services firm providing knowledge support to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Through their unique, fixed-fee model they deliver customized, timely, and authoritative research and advice enabling their clients to make informed decisions, identify and seize opportunities, and heighten their effectiveness. The company offers robust benefits to employees that include a pre-tax transit subsidy, a formal telework policy and subsidized gym membership to Golds and Washington Sports Club.

HDR is an architectural, engineering and consulting firm. HDR recently located in Clarendon and offers their employees robust transportation benefits that includes a combination of a direct and pre-tax transit subsidy, flexible work hours and an informal telework policy. In their effort to make commuting easy for their employees, HDR has installed a transit screen to share information about the available transit option in real-time.

HDMA is the national association representing primary healthcare distributors, the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. HDMA and its members work daily to provide value and achieve cost savings, an estimated $42 billion each year to our nation’s healthcare system. Over a third of HDMA’s employees participate in the transit benefit subsidy of up to $105 a month provided by the organization, while several employees in the office bike to work and take advantage of the shower facilities provided.

Higher Logic is a cloud-based platform provider that creates community through software built to connect people or company staff at any time through multiple devices. They also believe in the merits of alternative transportation and offer employees a plethora of transportation benefits. You can read more about their business on their website.

Conveniently located just minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and a slew of transportation options, the Hilton Crystal City at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport is no stranger to all things transit. You can find out more about the location here.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Courthouse is a model employer that goes above and beyond when it comes to considering transportation options for employees and guests. The hotel joined Champions at the Bronze Level and has set an ambitious plan for rising to the Platinum Level before the year end. The big challenge will be getting a transit benefit in place but management at the hotel is engaged and recognizes the numerous benefits that come along with simplified commuting. ATP’s customized Quick Glance is very popular with the front desk staff – they use it all the time to assist hotel guests with their transportation questions! The hotel already has flex time, telework and gym expense reimbursement policies in place so the future certainly looks bright for the Hilton Garden Inn in Courthouse!

The Holiday Inn Arlington is located in Ballston, just three blocks from the Metro Station. The Holiday Inn offers guests and employees a variety of transit options such as Metrorail, Metrobus, ART and Capital Bikeshare. They also offer a complimentary shuttle service to the Metro for guests and visitors.

IRI is an authoritative source of R&D innovation leadership solutions for its member companies. As a membership association, the member organizations form its governance and develop its programs and services to meet their needs. IRI’s mission is to enhance the effectiveness of technological innovation by networking the world’s best practitioners and thought leaders to seek, share, learn and create.

IRI carries this mission of continual improvement over to its corporate culture and the transportation benefits it offers its employees. IRI jumped into the Champions program full force and has already completed a transportation survey of its employees. The results of this survey will help management determine how to most effectively tailor their transportation benefits and amenities to their team members.

Intelligent Office is located in the heart of Ballston, serving clients from almost every industry imaginable. This premier office location provides a close proximity to Metrorail, bus and several Capital Bikeshare stations. The building also provides a free shuttle bus to the Ballston Metro. The highly trained staff handles clients’ calls by acting as integral parts of their staff and each individual customer is handled exactly the way the client wants it done. They also share transit information and brochures with their clients and visitors.

Keppler Speakers is the go-to source for a diverse range of world-class speakers – real people who tell real stories with real impact. Located across from the Clarendon Metro Station, Keppler Speakers offers a variety of transit benefits to its employees such as a pre-tax transit benefits, formal telework policy, flexible work schedule and more! We look forward to working with Keppler this year.

NRECA is the national service organization for more than 900 not-for-profit rural electric cooperatives and public power districts providing retail electric service to more than 42 million consumers in 47 states and whose retail sales account for approximately 12 percent of total electricity sales in the United States. Its mission is to promote, support, and protect the community and business interests of electric cooperatives. NRECA offers employees a transit benefit, provides bike parking, showers, and lockers for bike commuters, and promotes wellness through various programs, incentives, and competitions among employees.

Navanti is an applied analytics company, making complex environments accessible through actionable data. We help clients operate in countries across Africa, Eurasia and the Middle East through data analytics, crowdsourcing and custom applied solutions.

Navanti’s clients benefit from our unique data sets, real time analytics and technology enabled solutions.

Our people make the difference. Navanti recruits multi-talented people, who possess a curiosity about the world and a desire to make a positive impact. We celebrate diversity and promote multi-disciplinary approaches. At Navanti, recruits join high-performance teams, enjoy unique career opportunities and work on solving some of the most challenging problems of our times.

In addition to a competitive Health & Wellness Benefits Program, a Professional Development Program and a Wealth & Planning Program, Navanti has also established a Commuting & Workplace Benefits Program to include Commuter Benefits. Regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in the Commuter Benefits Program. Employees in the program receive $50 and can set aside pre-tax money for mass transit and parking expenses through a convenient payroll deduction.

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is a welcome addition to this year’s roster of Champions organizations. NVTC offers top-tier transportation benefits in order to further its forward-thinking mission of promoting transportation options. Upon joining Champions, NVTC chose to establish a Capital Bikeshare corporate account to further promote healthy and active transportation options among its employees.

Papillon Cycles is Arlington’s oldest bike shop – they’ve been keeping people rolling on two wheels since 1976! Eschewing the typical racer-oriented atmosphere that is prevalent at many bike shops, Papillon attempts to get back to the basics and make biking as easy and normal as taking a walk around the block. As a Champion, Papillon has applied for the League of American Bicyclist’s BFB designation and is eagerly looking forward to the awardee announcement that will be released in the spring. They are even considering offering Capital Bikeshare day passes to patrons who leave their personal bikes at the shop for servicing!

The Professional Services Council (PSC) is the national trade association of the government professional and technical services industry. Solely focused on preserving, improving, and expanding the federal government market for its members, PSC is the most respected industry voice and leader on legislative and regulatory policy issues related to government procurement, outsourcing and related business policy. The organization offers a direct transit subsidy to employees for their commute and has an informal telework policy as well as flex time. PSC is also active in promoting health and wellness and has participated in National Walk at Lunch Day.

Residence Inn in Ballston offers extended stay options for those visiting the Arlington area. To find out more about their business on their website.

Residence Inn in Pentagon City offers extended stay options for those visiting the Arlington area. To find out more about their business on their website.

Syneren is an IT solutions company in Arlington that serves both government and private sector clients. It offers a generous FSA plan, which employees can use to set aside pre-tax money for their commuting costs. Syneren has number of offices in the region and is particularly interested by ATP’s Vanpool Connect program and administering an employee transportation survey to explore how they can improve transportation benefits to increase employee satisfaction.

TechShop DC-Arlington is a do-it-yourself design and fabrication space, ready to help you build your dreams. TechShop DC-Arlington is a community-based workshop and prototyping studio on a mission to democratize access to the tools of innovation. Packed with cutting-edge tools, equipment, and computers loaded with design software featuring the Autodesk Design Suite, TechShop offers the space to make, and the support and camaraderie of a community of makers. TechShop is located right off the Crystal City Metro station, and next to several bus stops and Capital Bikeshare stations, which makes it easy for both employees, members and students to get to the space without a car. TechShop shares transit information with employees, and looks forward to expanding transportation benefits and amenities.

The Conservation Fund is a mission driven organization that prides itself in offering exceptional transportation benefits that align with its environmental ethics. Despite already offering a subsidized transportation benefit, month bike benefit, and a monthly “walk-to-work” subsidy, the organization is exploring options to further increase its bike commuting rate. Capital Bikeshare corporate membership is being discussed by leadership and a transportation survey is in the works to explore other areas of interest for transportation benefits in order to increase employee retention.

The Westin Arlington Gateway (Ballston) is the ideal Arlington Hotel for business or recreation. Employees, residents and visitors of the hotel enjoy the benefits of having a variety of transit options such as Metrorail, Metrobus, ART and Capital Bikeshare within a couple of blocks from the Hotel.

The Virginia Tech Research Center – Arlington, at 900 N. Glebe Road, is a highly visible state-of-the-art facility designed to further the university’s mission to expand its research portfolio in the National Capital Region. The region offers great opportunity for partnerships with corporate research entities and close proximity to government agencies and other public and private-sector organizations. The building is located in the vibrant Ballston district of Arlington, a short distance from many of the leading science and research agencies of the federal government and many high-technology companies.

WashingtonFirst Bank’s mission is to be a partner for financial success, to provide a sound investment for our shareholders and to support the local communities. Their unique approach to banking and their “can do” attitude sets them apart from the competition. WashingtonFirst Bank has a reputation for providing top-notch customized banking solutions that truly address the individual needs of their customers.