Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting
- September 12, 2007
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, D.C. Atrium Ballroom
Telework Exchange will host
their 2nd Annual Town Hall Meeting to discuss government
telework and next steps to establishing telework as a
mainstream standard operating procedure across government
agencies. This focused event brings together a diverse set
of stakeholders, including government agency telework
proponents, government telework managers, government
teleworkers, industry supporters, and affiliated
organizations – all working collectively to achieve
demonstrable progress in this area.
For more
information on registration,
please contact LeeAnn Merritt at
lmerritt@teleworkexchange.com or (703) 883-9000 ext.
133.
“Live Near Your Work”
Seminars -
June 14, 2007
Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D,
Director, and Senior Fellow and Deputy Director John
McClain, AICP, both of the Center for Regional Analysis at
George Mason University, will be the keynote speakers at The
HR Toolbox, a seminar cosponsored by Commuter Connections
and the Dulles Area Transportation Association on June 14,
2007 at the Hyatt Regency Reston. The free seminar - offered
from 8-10 a.m. and from noon- 2 p.m. - is designed to
acquaint human resources specialists from area companies
with available commuting alternatives that help employees
achieve a satisfactory worklife balance. The particular
focus of this seminar is Live Near Your Work, an initiative
designed to help employees identify programs that provide
financial assistance for purchasing homes closer to their
jobs. For reservations, contact the Dulles Area
Transportation Association at
datatrans@datatrans.org or 703.817.1307. .
For further information...
“Live Near Your Work”
Housing & Transportation Incentive Program Seminar
May 29, 2007
Free Breakfast Seminar for
Employers and Their Employees. Learn How Shortening
The Distance Between Workplace and Home Can Save You A
Bundle. The trend of employees who are living farther away
from their jobs is worsening creating longer commutes, lower
work force productivity, and growing congestion. Hear from
local experts from the Housing, Finance, and Transportation
fields as they discuss the benefits of employees living
closer to their work and the various programs that are
available to assist them.
Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy
Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tuesday 8:00am–11:00am, Register RSVP: 301.577.0887
For
more info
Bike to Work Seminar
for Employers -
May 21st
On Monday, May 21, the
Business Improvement
District and the Metropolitan Washington Council of
Governments will host a Bike to Work Seminar from
noon to 1:30 p.m. in the BID’s downtown offices at
1250 H Street, NW, Suite 1000. Lunch will be served.
Bicycling to work can make
your employees healthier, happier and more productive.
Bicycling has also been shown to reduce sick leave and
medical expenses. Michael Farrell of the Metropolitan
Washington Council of Governments will discuss a few simple,
low-cost steps that you can take to encourage your employees
to bike to work, ways of identifying who is most likely to
ride, the kinds of facilities you will need, and available
resources. Jim Sebastian, Bicycle Program Manager of the
District of Columbia Department of Transportation, will
discuss DC’s bicycle traffic and parking laws, bicycle
routes, and the DDOT bicycle program.
Registration is free, but
advance registration is required.
Click Here to Register On-line, or contact Michael
Farrell at
mfarrell@mwcog.org, or call 202-962-3760.
Bike to Work Day -
May 18, 2007
Join thousands of area
commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and
healthy way to get to work! Meet up with your neighbors at
one of 24 pit stops all over the region, ride into the city
with experienced commuter convoys and meet your colleagues
at Freedom Plaza. Washington Area Bicyclist Association and
Commuter Connections invite you to try bicycling to work as
an alternative to solo driving. Help the Washington region
become a better place to ride.
Bike to Work Day is a FREE
event and open to all area commuters!
For More Information...
"Live Near Your Work"
Workshop - May
9, 2007
Home prices are out pacing
wages and income. Employees in Montgomery County
struggle to find homes near their jobs. In fact, the
distance and the time commuting to and from work is a
primary complaint for area employees. Join us on May
9th and learn what other area employers are doing to help
their employees bridge the gap between workplace and home.
Hear from local experts from the housing, finance, and
transportation fields. Learn about:
- Maryland's Live
Near Your Work Plus and House Keys 4 Employees.
- Freddie Mac's Workforce Home Benefit program
and Fannie Mae's
MyCommunityMortgage program.
- Montgomery County's housing program
- How public-private partnerships are addressing these
concerns with unique initiatives.
Time: 8:30 am to 12 noon
Place: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
RSVP: North Bethesda Transportation Center 301 770-8108 or
www.nbtc.org/LNYW
Confident City
Cycling Class - April 28
Been riding on the trail,
but now want to venture out into the sometimes wild world of
DC area traffic? At WABA's Confident City Cycling classes
you'll learn the skills you need to make you next ride a
safer and more enjoyable one. The April 28th class will be
held at the Arlington Mill Community Center at 4975 Columbia
Pike in Arlington, VA.
For More Information
Forecast Prince
William - April 24, 2007
THIS
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNDER FURTHER NOTICE
If your organization finds
itself challenged with attracting and retaining the best
staff because of long commute times then join us April 24,
2007 to learn how telework, vanpooling, ridesharing, flex
work schedules and Live Near Your Work programs can help. A
panel of experts will be available to discuss how these
programs can help reduce employees commute times.
The workshop entitled
Forecast Prince William is open to all Prince William
employers and includes complimentary breakfast and parking.
Pre-registration is required by April 23. For quick and easy
registration phone 202-293-1391 or online at
www.workplacetdmsolutions.com
Forecast Prince William
George Mason University
10900 University Boulevard
Room 110H Manassas, VA 20110
Registration: 7:30 am
Panel begins: 8:00 am
Concludes: 9:00 am
Map of George Mason campus
WABA Gala and
Auction - March 24, 2007
At The House of Sweden on the Georgetown Waterfront
Washington Area Bicyclist
Association event. Advanced registration is required. Don't
miss out on the fun, get your tickets before they're gone!
This year's auction offerings include fine dining, exclusive
getaways, state-of-the-art cycling equipment, home
furnishings, one-of-a-kind artwork and more! Hors d'oeuvres,
beer, wine and other beverages will be served. Evening
attire suggested.
For More Information….
Street Smart Pedestrian
& Bicycle Safety Campaign - March 20, 2007
At 10:30 a.m. at Thomas
Circle at 14th Street NW and Massachusetts Avenue in the
District of Columbia , the Transportation Planning Board
will launch its annual Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Campaign, Street Smart. The campaign is aimed at saving
lives and reducing injuries by changing the behavior of
motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
For More Information
Emergency
Preparedness Workshop -
February 15, 2007
District of Columbia The
Washington Council of Governments and the District
Department of Transportation would like to invite you to a
workshop on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 8:30-10 am to learn about
emergency preparedness and the role of commuting.
After attending this
workshop you will walk away with a contingency plan template
and tons of useful tips on how to evacuate your staff in
case of an emergency. This workshop is ideal for managers
interested in learning how to develop contingency plans!
Speakers include national
contingency planning expert Elham Shirazi and John Barnett,
DC Chapter President of the Association of Contingency
Planners.
A complimentary breakfast
is included and door prizes will be given to attendees.
The event will be held at
the Downtown DC Business Improvement District located at
1250 H Street, Suite 1000. This venue is Metro accessible
(Red Line to Metro Center). Visit
www.goDCgo.com and click on the Interactive Map to find
out how best to get straight to the workshop!
PS. Space is limited so
please pre-register by 2/13. To register visit
www.workplacetdmsolutions.com or call Lisa DuMetz at
202-293-1931.
City of Alexandria
Transportation Workshops -
February 6 & 22 and March 7 2007
The City of Alexandria will
host a series of three transportation workshops beginning
Tuesday, Feb. 6, to assist local businesses in utilizing the
various transportation options offered through the City. The
free workshops are part of the "Workplace Solutions: Fresh
Ideas for Smart Managers" series that informs employers
about Alexandria's transportation programs and benefits. The
workshops are open to all businesses located in the City and
are ideal for administrators working in human resources,
parking, facilities management, and personnel benefits. All
workshops will take place at the Charles E. Beatley Jr.
Central Library, located at 5005 Duke St.,
To register for the workshops, visit
http://www.workplacetdmsolutions.com/alexandria.html or
call Lisa DuMetz at 202-293-1391. For more information,
visit
www.alexride.org/employerworkshops.php.
The Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central
Library is served by DASH transit line
#8 and Metrobus 29K and 29N. For
DASH schedule information, call 703-370-DASH or visit
www.dashbus.com. For Metrobus
schedule information, call 202-637-7000 or visit
www.wmata.com
Disaster Survival in
a Digital World -
November 9, 2006
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and Microsoft present
the 2nd Annual Technology Showcase at Microsoft's offices in
Reston register online at
www.dullesregionalchamber.org.
For
More Information...
Air Quality Town Meeting
- October 19, 2006
The Air Quality Public
Advisory Committee is hosting a meeting about air quality in
the metropolitan Washington region. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss ways to improve the region’s air
quality.
For More Information....
www.goDCgo.com Web
Launch - October 5, 2006
The District Department
of Transportation unveils
new traveler information website.
For More
Information....
ITAC/WorldatWork
Telework Conference - September
26, 2006
The Morris &
Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Conference Center, The George
Washington University, Washington, D.C.
For More Information....
Get Ready Webcast
- September 14, 2006
Juniper Networks and
Federal Computer Week present “Get Ready” " Webcast,
ensuring business continuity in case of emergency.
For More Information...
2006 ACT
International Conference -
August 27-30, 2006
Conference in Boston for Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) professionals.
For More Information....
2006 Commuter Connections Employer
Recognition Awards
-
June 28, 2006
The Employer Recognition awards
recognize employers who have made a positive difference to the
commutes of their employees, and who set an example within the
Washington metropolitan region. Winners will be chosen in three
categories: Marketing, Telework, and Incentives. Award
recipients will be recognized during a ceremony held at the
National Press Club in Washington, DC. By invitation only.
Click
Here to See Last Year's Winners.
Telework Town Hall
Meeting - June 15, 2006
Government and industry
leaders to gather in Washington, D.C. for the first Telework
Exchange Town Hall Meeting. Attendees will learn about
government telework programs, available technologies,
governing regulations, and best practices from a range of
agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and private sector
partners.
For More Information....
BIKE TO WORK DAY -
Friday May 19, 2006
GEAR UP FOR BIKE TO WORK DAY 2006
-
FREE PARTICIPATION!
FREE
T-SHIRTS, PLUS OTHER FUN, FOOD AND PRIZES!
Join thousands of area commuters
by showing your support for bicycling and take part in a clean,
fun and healthy way to get to work. Pitstops will take place in
Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. Visit web site for exact
locations. Novices will have a chance to ride along side of
experienced bicycle commuters as part of organized “commuter
convoys”. Each “pitstop” will offer complimentary breakfast
items, fun entertainment and chances to win bicycles and other
great prizes. For more information call (202) 518-0524.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BIKE TO
WORK DAY
Clean Commute Day
- Friday, May 5,
2006
Clean Commute Day is
devoted to giving the air and your lungs a brake by asking
Virginians to give up driving to work for at least one day.
All Virginians are encouraged to walk, bike, take a bus,
ride the Metro, ride the train, carpool or vanpool to get to
work.
For
More Information...
Walkable
Communities/Pedestrian Safety Workshops - May 2, 2006
The North Bethesda
Transportation Management District will offer two
free workshops entitled "Walkable Communities" and
"Pedestrian Safety". Presentation topics will include
successful pedestrian design, safety, education, and
enforcement. Each workshop will also include a “walking
audit” to help identify areas of concern and to suggest
potential short and long-term solutions and improvements
that would make both the Executive Boulevard area and the
area around the Twinbrook Metro station more
pedestrian-friendly. Sponsored by the State of
Maryland and the National Center for Bicycling and Walking.
For More Information
(301) 770-8108 or e-mail
info@nbtd.org.
Prince William Employer
Forum on Business Continuity - April 20, 2006
Commuter Connections
invites Prince William employers to a free presentation on
how to keep your business productive during an emergency
through telework and commute strategies. Hear from prominent
industry experts on emergency management about ways to
address business continuity through telework and commuter
programs.8:00 AM - 10:00 AM George Mason Enterprise Center
at Prince William County
For More Information...
GreenDC
Week - April 17 - 23, 2006
GreenDC Week is an EarthDay
celebration in the District of Columbia. GreenDC Week
is an event designed to educate the citizens of the District
of Columbia about energy and environmental sustainability
and engage them in activities that increase awareness,
promote responsibility, encourage cooperation, and stimulate
waste-reduction practice in our community.
For
More Information...
