• Construction aims to smooth car, bike travel through Boundary Channel Drive maze
• Bike, pedestrian bridge over Potomac gets $20 million boost; Warner trains focus on rail bridge
• Construction underway on Rosslyn Tunnel
• After 2 years in low gear, work resumes on Purple Line in Montgomery, Pr. George’s
• 5 Metro Orange Line stations reopen after upgrades
• Western section of new I-66 Express Lanes to open ahead of schedule
• I-66 East and West Travel Lanes Between Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) and Route 50 to Shift to New Roadway Configuration Beginning on or about Saturday, September 24
• Ground broken to rehabilitate GW Parkway; work will impact commutes
• Bicyclists and hikers will get new place to ride in Frederick
• Hogan, Ball and Kittleman mark completion of Md. 32 widening and safety project

• I-66 East Ramps to Route 50 East and West Changing on or about August 30

• New Flyover Ramp from I-495 North to I-66 West to Open on or about Thursday morning, August 25

• Extended Left Lane Closure on I-66 East in Vienna Area Between Cedar Lane and I-495 Planned

• Lane closures coming to busy stretch of I-495 in Va. for construction project

• Metro projects in Northern Va. to prompt temporary station closures this fall

• Arlington beefs up bus service as big business moves in

• L’Enfant Plaza entrance closes for 7 months

• Ramp from Virginia Center Bouulevard to I-66 West to Close for Approximately Six Weeks Beginning on or about May 13 for Continued Nutley St. Interchange Area Construction

2022 Press Releases

• Thousands of DC area residents pledge to go car free

• Survey highlights telework explosion' and other regional commuting trends since pandemic onset

• Car Free Day 2022 Registration Opens: Take Your Foot off the Gas and Take the Pledge to go Car Free
• Commuter Connections awards employers for innovation and excellence in commuter benefits programs
• Commuter Connections offers relief from high gas prices

• Shift into Gear: Bike to Work Day 2022 Nearly Here

2021 Press Releases

• Last Chance to Take the Pledge for Car Free Day

• Take Your Foot off the Gas and Take the Free Pledge: Car Free Day 2021 Registration Open!
• Commuter Connections honors employers for excellence and innovation in commute alternative programs
• Bike to Work Day is Back in 2021
• Early registration for Bike to Work Day 2021 is now open

2020 Press Releases

2019 Press Releases

• Commuters are driving alone less, taking transit and teleworking more
• Commuter Connections and American Lung Association urge drivers to go car-free on September 22, 2017
• Commuter Connections and University of Maryland launch incenTrip app
• Drop your keys for Car Free Days—Take the free pledge today!
• Commuter Connections recognizes employers for making commuting easy
• Bigger and better: 18,000 turn out for Bike to Work Day
• Commuter Connections helps commuters during Metro shutdown
• D.C. region gears up for a record-breaking Bike to Work Day
• Looking Ahead to Summer (Mentions Bike to Work Day)
• Annual Bike to Work Day Planned for May 17
• Save Some Cash on Commuting: Register for Bike to Work Day!
• Registration for Bike to Work Day is open

2018 Press Releases

• New Commuter Connections Bicycle Route Finder makes cycling in D.C. region easier
• Don’t miss out on great Car Free Day prizes
• Commute to a healthier lifestyle on Car Free Days, September 21 and 22
• Drop Your Car Keys for a Day or Two! Take the Pledge to Go Car Free on September 21 and 22
• Commuter Connections honors employers for commitment to better commutes
• Despite rainy weather, thousands of commuters participate in Bike to Work Day
• Bike to Work Day Press Release: Pedal to help Metro DC Win ‘Nation’s Fittest Region’
• Celebrate spring by registering for Bike to Work Day 2018

2017 Press Releases

• New Rewards Program Gives Commuters Information to Avoid Traffic Delays and Congestion
• More than 7,000 have already pledged to go car-free on September 22 09-20-2017
• More than 3,000 Take the Car Free Day Pledge for September 22; Join Them and Win Great Prizes!
• Commuter Connections and American Lung Association Urge Drivers to go Car-Free on September 22, 2017
• Area employers recognized for innovative and sustainable commuter programs 06-22-2017
• Bike to Work Day Breaks Records in Metropolitan Washington 05-22-2017
• 85 Pit Stops Around Metropolitan Washington Gear Up to Host Thousands of Area Bike to Work Day Participants 05-18-2017
• Bike to Work Day Plans Support for First-Time Bicycle Commuters 05-05-2017
• Registration Opens for Bike to Work Day 2017 03-20-2017
• Commuter Connections Provides Area Commuters with Options for Navigating Metro’s SafeTrack and Winter Weather 01-26-2017

2016 Press Releases

• Commuters Can Carpool On-Demand and for Free with CommuterConnections’ CarpoolNow App
• Four Ways Commuting in the DC Region Has Changed Over the Last Three Years 9-21-2016
• Regional Businesses, Transit Agencies Support Upcoming Car Free Day, Sept. 22 9-19-2016
• Car Free Day Registration Opens – Metropolitan Washington Gets Ready to Green the Commute on September 22 8-30-2016
• Employers Receive Awards for Outstanding Commute Alternative Programs 6-27-2016
• Bike to Work Day Participants Gather at More Than 80 Pit Stops in the Region, Take to the Streets for Cleaner, Greener Commutes 5-20-2016
• Area Officials and Dignitaries to Celebrate Bike To Work Day Friday, May 20
• Metro D.C.’S Bike To Work Day Expands Its Reach
• Following Metrorail Repair Plan Announcement, COG Encourages Residents to Visit Commuter Connections for Commuter Info
• Registration Now Open for D.C. Region’s 16th Annual Bike to Work Day March 16 3-16-2016

2015 Press Releases

• Prizes, Promotions, and a Papal Visit—Great Reasons to Take the Pledge to Go Car Free on September 22 9-16-15
• Pledge for Car Free Day and Choose Your Team! – MWCOG Press Release 8-13-15
• 2015 Commuter Connections Employer Awards Press Release
• Bike to Work Day Breaks Regional Record
• Elected Officials Among the Thousands to Celebrate Bike to Work Day May 15
• Bike To Work May Be Habit Forming
• Bike to Work Day 2015: Spring is Upon Us and Registration is Now Open

Car Free Day

Thursday, September 22, 2022.  Take the free pledge to be car free or car-lite (carpool/vanpool) at www.carfreemetrodc.org. Those who take the online pledge enjoy free promotions and are entered into a raffle for a chance to win great prizes!

Metro seeks public input on East Falls Church bus loop expansion and pedestrian Improvements

Metro is seeking public input on the proposed bus loop expansion and pedestrian improvements at East Falls Church Station.

The station currently has four bus bays that are operating at maximum capacity. In coordination with Metro, Arlington County seeks to expand the footprint of the existing bus loop, upgrade the existing bus shelters, and add three bus bays with shelters at the station. The project also aims to improve sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, and landscaping within and around the station, including improving the crosswalks between the station entrance and the existing bus loop on North Sycamore Street.

Bus capacity and pedestrian access improvements are necessary to accommodate projected transit ridership growth at the station. East Falls Church Station is the first eastbound station that connects the Silver Line with the Orange Line, making it an important transfer point for rail and bus riders. Feedback from the public on these proposed changes is essential as this project moves forward.

To learn more about the project, visit Arlington County’s website.

How to provide feedback 

• Take a survey and provide written comments by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1.
• Participate in a virtual public hearing on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
  • To participate by phone, call 855-925-2801 and enter meeting code 4773.
  • To participate via video, preregister by emailing speak@wmata.com by 5 p.m. the day before the Public Hearing.
  • Watch or listen to the virtual public hearing live at on our capital and service plans page, on YouTube, or by calling 855-925-2801 and entering meeting code 4773.

Public feedback will be provided to Metro's Board of Directors as part of the final decision-making process.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, or family status. ASL interpretation will be provided. To request other accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other language interpretation services (free of charge), contact the Office of the Board Secretary at 202-962-2511 (TTY: 202-962-2033) or send a message to speak@wmata.com as soon as possible, so Metro can make the necessary arrangements before the public hearing date.

VDRPT Will Hold a Virtual Public Meeting July 19, 2022 on the I-495 Southside Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Study

Tuesday, July 19th at 6:30pm

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) invites you to learn about and provide input on its I-495 Southside Transit and TDM study by attending a public information meeting June 19. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public and organizations to ask questions and offer comments and/or suggestions on the study.

Register now for the upcoming virtual public meeting!

The I-495 Southside Transit and TDM study aims to evaluate existing transportation options and identify future multimodal mobility solutions. The study will consider potential mobility options for travel along I-495 Southside, including— but not limited to—carpool, rideshare, local bus, express bus, bus rapid transit, Metrorail, regional rail, and intercity rail service. The study area extends for 11 miles of I-495 from the Springfield Interchange (I-95/I-395/I-495) in Fairfax County, VA to Maryland Route 210 in Prince George’s County, MD and includes the Metrorail and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) lines between Springfield, VA and Alexandria, VA. This study will help inform the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study that is looking at potentially extending the express lanes system on the southern section of the Capital Beltway.