Attending a sporting event in Washington, DC? Whether it’s cheering on the Wizards, Mystics, and Caps at the Capital One Arena or supporting a local college team, attending a sporting event in Washington, DC is an exciting way to spend the day....
The reporting deadline for the DC Parking Cashout Law has officially passed. Thank you to all employers who worked hard to make sure their organization was compliant. This year, we assisted more than 233 employers in the compliance and reporting process! We understand that some employers may have missed the reporting deadline. If you missed the reporting deadline, please contact DDOT as soon as possible at parkingcashout@dc.gov. Employers who do not contact DDOT or submit a report on time will be audited to determine compliance status. DDOT will assist non-compliant employers to come into compliance. Have additional questions? Reach out to DDOT directly by emailing parkingcashout@dc.gov....
Located in Northwest DC, the Organization of American States (OAS) boasts the title of being the world’s largest regional organization. OAS represents the unified governments, community partners, and humanitarian organizations across all 35 independent states of the Americas, all the way from Canada to Argentina. To embody their mission of helping others and helping the environment, OAS works towards a sustainable future, protecting the livability of all people who share the land, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, and status....
This blog references DC Circulator. Please note, as of 1/1/2025, DC Circulator no longer provides bus service. From museums and shopping, to major arenas and restaurants, Downtown DC is filled with exciting attractions. This summer, go Downtown, leave the car behind, and skip the traffic and hassles of parking! To make getting there easy, we've put together a list of attractions Downtown and how to get to them sustainably with ease....
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 goDCgo Commuter Challenge! With over 1,600 participants, this year's Commuter Challenge broke records. Over the last 3 months, we collectively logged 91,215 sustainable trips, reducing 232 tons of CO2 in the District, burning 6.2 million calories, and saving $0.3 million collectively. These choices have a huge collective impact; thank you to our Challenge participants for doing their part to help make DC the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the nation!...
Starting on June 1, 2024, WMATA will begin construction on a new mezzanine at Silver Spring Station to connect Metro with the future Purple Line, which will be owned and operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). This new mezzanine is an exciting advancement in the DMV’s transit infrastructure, connecting the Metro station platform with the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center and the future Purple Line Station while also enhancing connections for Metro, MARC Train, and bus customers....
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As the weather continues to get colder, commuters who typically walk, bike, or take public transportation may be tempted to start driving to work. However, it's still possible to maintain your workplace's sustainability goals even through this shift in commuting habits. We've compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you reduce your driving employees' carbon footprints by creating a carpool-friendly workplace....
Biking is a wonderful mode of sustainable transportation that offers commuters fresh air and exercise while getting around the District. With over 100 miles of bike lines provided throughout the city, DC is committed more and more every year in getting residents and visitors on two wheels....
As the DC Parking Cashout Law reporting deadline (January 15, 2025) approaches, many District employers have chosen their compliance option and are beginning the reporting process. This can be a daunting task for those who have never reported before, which is why we’ve created a comprehensive overview on how to get started and how to report for each compliance option....