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The 2nd Annual goDMV Commuter Competition is back — and it’s bigger, greener, and more rewarding than ever! This free contest, running from April 1-May 15, motivates commuters to choose sustainable travel options like transit, biking, walking, carpooling, vanpooling, and telework.
Using the CommuterCash app, participants log their trips, climb the leaderboard, earn points redeemable for cash and prizes, and help reduce congestion and emissions across the DC Metro region.
You have the power to make the difference! goDCgo encourages you to commute smarter, not harder. Make the choice to walk, bike, scoot, or take public transit instead of driving alone.
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COMMUTE BY BIKE
INCREASE BIKE TRIPS TO
3 %
BY 2032
INCREASE BIKE TRIPS TO
3 %
BY 2032
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COMMUTE BY FOOT
INCREASE WALK TRIPS TO
9 %
BY 2032
INCREASE WALK TRIPS TO
9 %
BY 2032
5%
TAKE PUBLIC TRANSIT
INCREASE TRANSIT TRIPS TO
18 %
BY 2032
INCREASE TRANSIT TRIPS TO
18 %
BY 2032
10%
COMMUTE BY CAR
REDUCE CAR TRIPS TO
28 %
BY 2032
REDUCE CAR TRIPS TO
28 %
BY 2032
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Get ready for shorter days and longer nights as Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2am. In addition to setting your clock back to standard time, goDCgo suggests staying extra alert once the sun goes down so you can stay safe while walking, biking, or driving. While this may or may not be the final ending to Daylight Saving Time (per the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021), we want you to be prepared to take the proper precautions when traveling around the District of Columbia after dark. Review the traffic laws and tips below, so bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians can coexist peacefully on the road both day and night.
With the DC Parking Cashout Law reporting deadline approaching on January 15, 2025, employers across the District are asking: do I need to report my compliance this year and what do I report? This reporting cycle, all District employers with 20 or more covered employees* need to report.
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