Commuter Connections is a regional network of transportation organizations working to improve commutes in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We offer a host of free services and programs to assist employers and commuters with making smart choices about their commuting needs. Whether it’s ridematching, transit, bicycling or teleworking, Commuter Connections is poised to get you where you want to go and provide support along the way.
Please circle Thursday, May 15 on your calendars for Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2025. Prepare to make the fun journey to work by bike, and stop at one of…
SmartBenefits® is administered free by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), more commonly known as Metro, and is for the region’s employers who provide a direct fare benefit.…
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and its Commuter Connections program are accepting nominations for its annual employer awards. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony that will…
Commute Cost Calculator
Discover your monthly or yearly commuting costs with our user-friendly calculator. Just enter your daily round trip commute distance, workdays per month, and any monthly parking/toll expenses. Our tool provides quick insights into your commute’s financial impact. Take charge of your budget and make informed transportation decisions now.
Ridesharing
Ridesharing services enable commuters to find other individuals who share similar commute routes and work hours, fostering connections that yield significant fuel cost savings, reduced road wear, diminished traffic congestion, access to HOV lanes, and lower expenses associated with individual car ownership.
Park & Ride
Locate over 160,000 parking spaces at nearly 400 Park & Ride lots in the Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas. These versatile facilities offer convenient options for commuters, with two-thirds providing access to bus or rail services, and around 89% offering free parking.
Guaranteed Ride Home
Provides commuters with a FREE and reliable ride home when unexpected emergencies arise.
CommuterCash
CommuterCash is a multimodal trip planning app that rewards points for each commute trip you plan and take during the morning and afternoon peak commuting times and log into the app.
Flexible Vanpool
Register your van and fill empty seats in your vanpool when you need to. Or book a ride.
