Transportation

495? US29? 355?  If just saying these roads is enough to send a shiver down your spine, then this is the section for you.

Along with finding ways to reduce your stress and getting you out from behind the wheel, these projects help reduce your gas usage and climate emissions.  And best of all, many of these projects also save money in better MPGs and wear-and-tear on your vehicle.

Transportation Projects

Maintain Your Car

Car owners are always looking for ways to save a few bucks behind the wheel. Heard of Gas Buddy? View Project

Be a Better MPG Driver

Jackrabbit starts, accelerating toward stop lights, going a little (sometimes a lot) over the speed limit — we all do it sometimes, and these actions take a real toll on gas mileage. View Project

Green Your Commute

How many times a week do you hop in the car to go someplace that’s a walkable or bikeable distance away? Or fight traffic to go somewhere that’s right on a Metro or bus route? View Project

Telecommute One Day a Week…or More!

Washington, DC is consistently ranked as one of the top ten worst cities for traffic.  This is one good reason to leave the car parked one day a week or more if possible! View Project