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Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities and Adults 50+ (PDF)
Ridesharing (PDF)
1-800-745-7433 (Toll Free)
202-962-3213 (TTY)
E-mail: ridematching@mwcog.org
www.commuterconnections.org/commuters
Provides complimentary information on a host of commuter programs to assist in determining which commuting option works best for you.
RideSharing Program allows you to find out about others who live and work near you, have similar work schedules, and are interested in carpooling and/or vanpooling to and from work. Commuter Connections’ state-of-the-art ridesharing technology allows you to view an interactive and comprehensive list of all potential ridesharing partners in your area. Signing up for Ridesharing also allows you to use your account to pinpoint the closest transit stop to your home and work, closest park and ride lot, and closest telework center. Telework, bicycling, and walking information is also available through the Commuter Connections web site.
Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program provides commuters who regularly (two days a week or more) carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a free and reliable ride home when one of life’s unexpected emergencies arise, including personal illness, sick child, or unscheduled overtime. Commuters may take advantage of GRH up to four times per year.
Commuter Connections is a program of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and is funded by the District, Maryland and Virginia Departments of Transportation as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation. Many of the local Commuter Connections members receive grant funding directly from their respective state government.
240-777-8380 (V)
Email: mcdot.trips.ss@montgomerycountymd.gov
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/commuter/index.html/index.html
Receive free assistance in forming a carpool or vanpool convenient to your home and office, including potential poolmates. Carpools and vanpools can take advantage of free or discounted parking in many lots and garages near your workplace. Free park-and-ride lots are convenient places to leave your car and join up with carpools/vanpools or gain easy access to public transit. Capital Bikeshare for All offers free bikeshare memberships are available for those who meet income eligibility requirements. Qualified individuals will receive free membership in Capital Bikeshare and a free helmet. BikeMatchMoCo is a free service that enables people with extra, unused bicycles to connect with individuals who can use the bicycle for commuting or running errands. Car sharing provides more transportation options for those who only need a car occasionally. Zipcar locations are in many County public parking facilities in Bethesda, Silver Spring, North Bethesda, Wheaton and Chevy Chase. The complete list is available online.
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