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SmartBike DC Presentation Wednesday, March 3rd The District Department of Transportation is excited to bring to Washington DC the first self-service public bike rental program. SmartBike DC is a new and alternative transportation network that uses the latest technologies to facilitate user access and is structured to enhance the city's public transportation system. Presentation of program by Chris Holben, Bicycle Program Specialist with the D.C. Department of Transportation District of Columbia. Also attending is Chris Eatough, Bike Arlington Program Manager who will discuss the evolution of BikeSharing in Arlington.
National Bike Summit 2010 March 9-11, 2010 Washington, D.C. Bicycling advocates will be gathering from all over the country to attend the annual National Bike Summit, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. WABA supports the Summit by providing a home stay alternative for the advocates.
Telework Exchange Spring 2010 Town Hall Meeting - April 8, 2010 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C.
One Less Car 13th Annual Smart Transportation and Bicycling Symposium February 3, 2010 Topics/presentations may include Complete Streets policy, Safe Routes to School, multiple bicycle/pedestrian related legislative initiatives, Rails to Trails programs, Payment in Lieu of Parking, Explanation of Commuter Choice, Finding the Best Carpool Matching Site, Guaranteed Ride Home…..and more! Attendees will learn about the link that exists between our reliance on the automobile, climate change, public health concerns, land use planning, alternative transportation opportunities, livable communities and more. Northern Virginia StreetCar Coalition- November 18, 2009 Wednesday November 18th 7–9 pm Alexandria Campus of the Northern Virginia Community College,
SmartBenefits® Free Employer Seminar December9, 2009 8:45 am to noon Metro Headquarters, 600 Fifth Street, NW Employers are invited to learn about important changes to the transit incentive program starting in 2010. Registration is required. Sign up online. The Great Commuter Stress Out-November 10, 2009 Telework Exchange and HP invite you to beat the heck out of your commute and take a whack at car-shaped piñatas filled with prizes. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Met Branch Bike Trail Commuter Ride - October 26, 2009 Join Rails to Trails and WABA and see how easy it can be to commute by bike to work downtown. 25 mile car-free ride throughout the District and Arlington, including the George Washington Parkway. Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting- September24, 2009 Telework-Unleashing Government Productivity
Car Free Day- September 22, 2009 Car Free Day September 22, 2009 An international event celebrated every September in which people are encouraged to get around without their car - highlighting transit, bicycling, walking and all alternative modes of transportation. Or go car-lite and carpool. By taking a fair number of cars off the roads people are given a chance to consider how their neighborhoods and work centers might look and feel with fewer cars. Visit www.carfreemetrodc.com to pledge your commitment to go car free on 9/22/09 and you could win some great prizes. Also find out about special events occurring in celebration of Car Free Day! DC PARK(ing) Day - September 18, 2009 This annual event, held nationally is a demonstration to raise awareness of how much of the public realm is dedicated to cars. For one day, four on-street parking spaces around the city will become temporary parks with festive events, including art, music, and food. Events in Georgetown, Adams Morgan, U Street, and Gallery Place
2009 ACT Telework Summit-September 2, 2009 2009 Bicycle Education Classes Confident city cycling classes Cost: Free DC: 6/17; 7/25; 9/12 & 16; 10/3 VA: 5/ 9, 21, 23; 6/13; 7/11; 9/9 & 19 Want to use your bike to get where you need to go? Learn to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians.
2009 ACT International Conference-Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2009 2009 ACT International Conference Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2009 Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, D.C. The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) International Conference is the world’s premier transportation demand management event, and this year it’s in Washington D.C. Register today and join hundreds of transportation professionals at the beautiful Omni Shoreham Hotel August 30-September 2. Feet InThe Street- August 29, 2009 August 29, 2009 9am-3pm @ Fort DuPont Park, SE DC One Less > Car - August 2009 2nd Week August 2009 - Week 2 - One Less Car (OLC) Update --Tour du Port Registration - Get the early registration rate! Breathe DC metro Walk 2009- June27, 2009 Keys to TransIT- June 25, 2009 Dave & Rona from the Key 103 Radio Morning show will “take the show on the road” for a full live broadcast from 5a-8a at the Monocacy Train Station for breakfast and to meet listeners. Catered by Market St. Deli & Bagel. Commuter Connections will be on hand to promote its free Carpool Ridematching and Guaranteed Ride Home programs. VPSI will demonstrate their commuter vanpools.
Behind Target Store on Rt. 355 7800 Genstar Dr. Frederick, MD 21704 Expanding Your Telework Program - Free Webinar Date: Tuesday, June 23rd Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT Cost: Free
Free Housing and Transportation Breakfast Seminars With today’s low interest rates and competitive housing prices, now is an opportune time for your employees to shorten the distance between workplace and home and save on the cost of their commutes and mortgages at the same time. Employers are invited to enjoy a free breakfast and hear from Housing, Finance and Transportation experts as they discuss new housing opportunities and flexible commuting options.
RSVP: Prince George’s June 10 Greenbelt Marriott on Ivy Lane 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 301.577.0887, jennifer@jointv.com
Prince William June 12 Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce 4320 Ridgewood Center Drive Prince William, VA 22192 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. RSVP today: PWCCommuter@aol.com by 6/9
Reston June 30, 2009 Westin Reston Heights 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Want to use your bike to get where you need to go? Learn to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians.
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