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​​DATS Programs​

​While it may be exciting to see your coworkers every day, traffic and parking might not be so pleasant. In this article, we will review some alternative transportation options supported by the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS) that can help avoid those pesky parking problems and reduce travel emissions. Alternative transportation options supported by DATS include biking, metro, carpool, and vanpool.

Biking

Best suited for employees who live close to campus or a public transportation system that services their campus, biking can be a great way to commute. The NIH has facilities to support bicyclers, including showers, lockers, bike rack stations and even bicycle repair kits in select areas. If you are a new rider,  or interested in riding, NIH Bicycle​​ Commuting Club (BCC) has ride mentors who will help with route logistics and accompany riders. Learn more about NIH biking in the Spotlight article​.

Carpool & Vanpool

DATS provides a free Carpool and Vanpool Matching Service through the NIH Rideshare Program, as well as a Guaranteed Ride Home Program in select locations. Be sure to check out the carpool and vanpool options available to you.

​Metro

DATS facilitates the NIH Transhare Program for select campuses, shown below. Qualifying employees can get over $300 a month in metro fare subsidies. Metro stations service the following campuses:

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Caleb Darden and the NIH Bicycle Commuting Club​ ​ ​Caleb Darden is a postbaccalaureate in the Laboratory for Integrative Neuroscience at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). He is also the newly elected president of the NIH Bicycle Commuting Club (BCC).​​​​​​ LEARN MORE

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​	​Bike To Work Day ​ Get ready! The annual Bike To Work Day is returning to the NIH this year. The event will take place on Thursday, May 15. LEARN MORE​

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Did you know? ​​In 2023, NIH won the Bike To Work Day (BTWD) Employer Challenge for being the organization with the most participants biking to work in the Washington, D.C. area! To learn more about sustainability at the NIH​​​​​​​​​​​​​​, please visit the NEMS Training webpage to view a short (20 minute) NIH environmental awareness training video.

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