As we kick off 2025 and progress through the New Year, many of us are committed to setting and following resolutions that further improve our health, personal goals, and finances — but have you ever thought about making transportation resolutions that positively impact your business? Whether your goal is to improve the daily commute of your staff or to reduce your corporate carbon footprint, there are plenty of options for positive change in day-to-day transportation choices.
Drive Less, Move More
Employers in Arlington have plenty of options to support employees who wish to reduce their dependence on personal vehicles and increase their physical activity. ATP can support your organization to promote walking, biking, or public transit to help foster healthier and more active commuting practices for employees looking to make that change. Encouraging employees to explore car-free or car-lite transportation options can also improve employee satisfaction and retention, while contributing to organizational stability.
Increase Accessibility to Bike Commuting
For employees interested in a bike commute but not ready to make the commitment of buying one, Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) provides an affordable and convenient solution. With nearly 100 stations in Arlington, including all Metro stations, and plenty of membership options, it’s easier than ever for employees to bike instead of drive. ATP even has tips and tricks to make biking this winter season that much easier.
Consider offering a direct subsidy for your staff through a CaBi Corporate Membership to further demonstrate your company’s commitment to employee well-being and environmentally friendly commute modes.
Save Money with Commuter Benefits
For employees looking to reduce the cost of their commute, the transit systems operating in Arlington offer excellent, cost-effective alternatives to driving. Additionally, both employers and employees can find additional savings through offering commuter benefits, which the IRS has raised to $325 per month in 2025. While employees can save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars for commuting costs, employers are also able to gain tax advantages. ATP offers a comprehensive Commuter Benefits Guide with step-by-step implementation guide that can help your employees reduce commuting costs this year.
Easier Than Ever
Ready to save with commuter benefits but unsure of what the best option for you is? ATP offers a Regional Transportation Guide which explores the various transit systems. Additionally, consider downloading transit apps to learn more or reach out to ATP to have a personalized commute planner created.
Optimize Commute Flexibility
For businesses that offer flexible work hours or are considering them, encouraging employees to shift their commute times to avoid peak traffic can increase both satisfaction and productivity. Allowing staff to start either earlier or later in the day can reduce stress for your employees while minimizing congestion for all. ATP’s Flexible Workplace Guide can assist in developing a strategy that supports flexible work while benefiting your business operations.
Aligning Corporate and Employee Resolutions
A common resolution for the New Year is to focus on physical health, with many aiming to increase their daily activity levels. For employees, one of the simplest ways to integrate more movement into a daily routine is by changing how they commute. Whether it’s walking to the nearest Metro station or bus stop, cycling to work, or even hopping on a scooter at the nearest corral, these small changes contribute to a more active lifestyle.
Businesses that align with employee health goals through the promotion of transportation choices can foster a culture of well-being that extends beyond the workplace.
Resolution: Reduce Costs / Save Money
Saving money is another resolution that often finds its place on lists of New Year resolutions, and it’s one that can be easily tied into transportation decisions. Many employees hesitate to switch their commute from driving alone due to their commute duration becoming longer, but in exchange are missing out on potential financial benefits. Public transit, carpooling, or vanpooling can all help to reduce the costs associated with driving alone such as gas, parking, maintenance, and tolls. Employees who are interested in vanpool in particular are eligible for additional savings.
By encouraging employees to consider cost-effective transportation options, especially when paired with commuter benefits, businesses can help save their staff money while also improving corporate sustainability through the reduction of transportation emissions.
Resolution: Read More
Taking public transit can also go a long way in making time for hobbies, such as reading. The daily transit commute offers a perfect opportunity to dive into a book, listen to a podcast, knit a scarf, and much more — get creative! If you’re looking for inspiration on what to read or listen to next, check out some of ATP's Favorite Commute Reads and Podcasts from 2024. Finding time for hobbies or enrichment during the commute may promote a stronger sense of work-life balance and improve overall employee satisfaction.
Resolution: Work with ATP
ATP is committed to helping you meet your organization’s transportation resolutions, which can in turn support the goals of your employees. ATP offers a number of services that are sure to assist you with all your transportation needs and help you earn recognition in the progress.
Reach out to an ATP representative and help realize your transportation resolutions.
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