• Ride Together Rewards: the Baltimore Vanpool Incentive Program & the Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program
• Ride Together Rewards in the News
• Spotlights: Prince George's County and Go Howard
• Transit Services of Frederick County's New Transfer Facility
• The Motor Vehicle Administration Highway Safety Office's Summer Travel Tips
• Resources, Webinars and Upcoming Events

Have you heard about our two new rewards programs? The Ride Together Rewards: the Baltimore Vanpool Incentives Program (VIP) and the Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program (CIP). Commuters in the Greater Baltimore Region now have two new options to improve their trips to work, save money and reduce their vehicle miles traveled. These rewards programs intend to help commuters find convenient, affordable and sustainable transportation options by offering funding to further reduce the expenses of already cost-efficient forms of commuting. 

Ride Together Rewards News!

We are thrilled to have 63 vanpools and 12 carpools currently enrolled in the Ride Together Rewards program! If you are interested in learning more and signing up, keep reading!

Baltimore Vanpool Incentive Program (VIP)

Through the VIP, participants in the Baltimore region now qualify for a $500 monthly incentive, which alleviates the total cost of operating the van. The VIP is funded by MDOT and administered by Commuter Connections to encourage commuters to start or join a vanpool.

Participants can choose an available qualifying vanpool vehicle from a selection of Commute with Enterprise makes and models, including crossovers, SUVs, minivans and large passenger vans. Each vanpool rider pays a portion of the total cost, which covers all expenses such as gas, insurance, maintenance, and repairs. Commute with Enterprise is one of the largest vanpool providers in the country and currently the only approved provider of vanpools in the region.

To learn more about eligibility and to sign up, click the button below.

Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program (CIP)

Through the CIP, participants who carpool to work in the Greater Baltimore Region now qualify for a $5 daily incentive! This 90-day special incentive program is funded by MDOT and administered by Commuter Connections to encourage commuters to start or join a carpool.

To learn more about eligibility and to sign up, click the button below.

Check out the local coverage our Ride Together Rewards program is receiving in the news!

Baltimore Banner: Maryland wants to pay you to carpool to work. Here’s how to cash in.

WMAR2 News: Incentivizing ride sharing to reduce traffic congestion

AASHTO: Maryland DOT Begins New Commuter Rewards Programs

Christian Bacon’s Journey from Public Health to Transportation Equity in Prince George's County

Today, Christian Bacon walks the same Perrywood Elementary School hallways she once walked as a student—but this time, as an advocate for transportation equity and access in her community. Christian was brand-new to the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) world when she began her role as a Marketing and Outreach Specialist for Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation, but it quickly became a natural fit for her skill set and passion for serving her community. Her prior public health training proved invaluable, providing her with a unique perspective that allows her to understand the diverse backgrounds that exist in the County and approach challenges with flexibility and empathy. 

Connor, Dylan, and Pat: A Trio of Transportation Planners from Howard County

Meet Connor, Dylan, and Pat! We had the chance to catch up with this trio of transportation planners who are working to further multimodal initiatives and programs in Howard County.

Allison Calkins, a Planning Supervisor with a focus on
Transportation Demand Management (TDM), says that these three transportation professionals complement each other’s skills and experiences and “genuinely enjoy showing up to help the public understand all of their transportation options.” Read on to hear from them directly about their work in Howard County and what they enjoy most about it!

Transit Services of Frederick County is proud to announce the upcoming opening of its new Transfer Facility on Waverley Drive. This state-of-the-art facility represents their commitment to improving public transit for the residents and visitors of Frederick County.

Future enhancements at the Transfer Facility include a 25-foot bus shelter, upgraded lighting, real-time signage, benches and trash receptacles—all designed to enhance passenger comfort and convenience. The work is set to conclude in late summer. This facility will be a cornerstone of their efforts to improve service efficiency and accessibility. This new hub will provide a safer, more streamlined, and more enjoyable experience.

Since April 2024, Transit Services of Frederick County has proudly provided mid-day service on four key routes. Operating every 30 minutes between 9:15 AM and 5:45 PM, these route modifications were introduced to enhance accessibility and meet the growing needs of the community. From the start of the 2025 fiscal year in July through May 2025, these mid-day routes have collectively served over 82,000 riders! Transit is projected to serve over 925,000 riders in the current fiscal year—a significant increase from the 843,000 riders served in fiscal year 2024.

To learn more about Transit Services of Frederick County and their services, click here.

As the summer driving season begins, the Motor Vehicle Administration Highway Safety Office reminds everyone of the most common causes of fatal crashes: speeding/aggressive driving, impairment by alcohol and/or drugs, distraction and failure to use seat restraints. As you travel this weekend and throughout the summer, please remember these tips:

• BE FOCUSED. Cellphones are the most common distractions behind the wheel, but drivers can also be distracted by other passengers, by eating or simply by adjusting the radio. When driving, designate a passenger to handle duties that could cause a distraction.
• SLOW DOWN. Give yourself plenty of time and be patient. Make sure you have enough time to react to situations around you.
• BE SOBER. Driving impaired – whether by drugs, alcohol or both – is illegal. If you plan to drink, make a plan to have a sober ride home.
• BUCKLE UP. Maryland law requires every driver and passenger wear a seat belt in a vehicle – every trip, every time. If passengers older than 16 are not wearing a seat belt, the driver can receive an $83 ticket for each offense. It takes three seconds to secure a seat belt, and statistics show wearing one is the best way to reduce the chance of a fatality in a crash. 
• MOVE OVER. Maryland's Move Over law requires drivers to move over one lane for stopped vehicles displaying any type of caution signal or warning lights. If you cannot move over because of traffic, slow down.
• BE PREPARED. Make sure your vehicle is ready for a road trip. If you have a breakdown or an emergency, move the vehicle off the roadway, if possible. If you cannot, remain inside your vehicle and call #77 for assistance.

Learn more highway safety tips and get information on the Motor Vehicle Administration Highway Safety Office's commitment to zero deaths on Maryland roadways at ZeroDeathsMD.gov and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at ZeroDeathsMD.