"Vanpooling is carpooling’s dressed-up, corporate cousin. Co-workers rent a van from a company like Enterprise, usually in partnership with their employer and a local transit agency. Riders split the cost, sometimes while getting a subsidy — in this case, the VA covers the whole bill."  

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Pictured: Felicia Woodruff, Woodruff Company Engineered Solutions, BWC Partner

See the BWC team, members and partners celebrate what makes them happy to be part of Best Workplaces for Commuters.

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May 20, 2022 is National Bike to Work Day. Some of the benefits of commuting to work by bicycle include:

1. Save fuel & money

2. Physical activity

3. Smaller carbon footprint

4. No need to find a parking space

5. It’s fun!

Date:  Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Time:  2:00pm - 3:00pm, EDT

Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) will begin accepting new applications and renewals for the 2023 List on June 1, 2022.  Join us to learn about Best Workplaces for Commuters, and why you should be included on the BWC List! Learn about the benefits of joining BWC and the requirements for meeting the Standard of Excellence for offering outstanding commuter benefits to employees and students.  

Who Should Attend?
Public or private employers, universities and colleges, sites with multiple employers and existing Best Workplaces for Commuters members and partnering organizations.

Speakers:
Julie Bond, Best Workplaces for Commuters Program Manager
Phil Winters, TDM Director, Center for Urban Transportation Research

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May 16 - May 22, 2022 is National Bike to Work Week.  Get out and enjoy some fresh air, exercise and peace of mind!  Check out the many benefits of bicycling to work:  https://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/bike-work-day/

The individual associate category is new in 2022. This category represents individuals whose organization does not currently meet the National Standard of Excellence for commuting benefits, but would like to access many of the benefits a full Best Workplace for Commuters member receives, such as access to e-newsletter, webinars, and tools.  Learn more...

The BWC website now has a members-only chat.  Share your thoughts, ideas and questions about transportation and commuter benefits with other BWC members.  Get to know other members and what they offer their employees, how their programs work and best practices.  You will find the Chat feature under the Members Only tab on the website.  If you don't see the Members Only tab, be sure to log in to get all the great members-only features.  

BWC member and partner, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), is featured in this news story for their outstanding vanpool program.  Learn more.

Earth Day is recognized every year to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire an appreciation for the world around us. Environmental activists coined Earth Day in response to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, CA, in 1969.  Learn more from the US Census.

On April 7, 2022, goDCgo presented their 2022 Ambassador Awards to those ambassadors who go above and beyond to promote sustainable transportation and continue to build interest in the use of alternative travel options.  Julie Bond, BWC Program Manager, spoke at the event about the many benefits of joining Best Workplaces for Commuters.  goDCgo awarded a free BWC membership to National League for Nursing, who meets the Standard of Excellence to join BWC.  Congratulations to all the award winners!

View the recording of the event.

View the list of all the winners!