Make Your Commute Easier with Free Assistance Programs
Getting to and from work in the Washington, DC region doesn’t have to be stressful—or expensive. A wide range of free commuter assistance programs can help you find better ways to travel, save money, and even earn rewards.
Commuter Connections offers tools and resources for thousands of commuters across the region:
● Carpool & Vanpool Matching: Connect with others headed your way, reduce driving costs, and take advantage of HOV lanes or free access to Virginia’s Express Lanes.
● Guaranteed Ride Home: If you carpool, bike, walk, or take transit, you’ll never be stranded. Up to six times per year, Commuter Connections provides a free ride home in case of illness, family emergency, or unexpected overtime.
● Incentives & Rewards: Log your trips with the CommuterCash app and earn cash incentives or prizes for choosing sustainable commute options.
Other regional programs make commuting more affordable and flexible:
● SmartBenefits® (Metro): Employers can provide pre-tax or direct transit benefits, helping both employees and organizations save money through tax deductions.
● Capital Bikeshare: With hundreds of docking stations and dockless bikes, biking is an easy way to get around. Employers can even offer discounted memberships to employees.
Finally, every jurisdiction in the DC region has commute solutions experts ready to help you explore options tailored to your worksite and community.
Learn more and connect with your local expert by visiting: www.commuterconnections.org/employers