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Commuter Connections

If you live or work in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, Commuter Connections is a free regional resource that helps you explore flexible, reliable alternatives to driving alone.

Coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Commuter Connections connects employees to commute tools, incentives, and support designed to make everyday travel easier and more sustainable.

Guaranteed Ride Home

Worried about getting stranded if you do not drive to work?

The Guaranteed Ride Home program provides up to six free rides home per year for eligible employees who use commute alternatives. Rides can be used in situations such as:

  • Illness
  • Personal or family emergencies
  • Unscheduled overtime

This program removes one of the biggest barriers to choosing transit, carpooling, biking, or walking.

CommuterCash Rewards Program

Turn your commute into rewards.

The CommuterCash Rewards Program lets you earn points when you log eligible trips, including:

  • Public transit
  • Carpooling or vanpooling
  • Biking or walking

Points can be redeemed for cash and other incentives, rewarding you for choosing sustainable commute options.

More Ways to Get Around

Commuter Connections also offers:

  • Ridematching tools for carpools and vanpools
  • Personalized commute planning
  • Information on regional transportation programs and services

All services are free for employees who live or work in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. region.

Get Started

Explore your commute options and sign up for programs through Commuter Connections.