This issue includes: - Commuter Choice Maryland Annual Report: 2025 Year in Review
- MDOT Corridor Pilot Update
- Spotlights: Officense and Lillian Bunton
- Webinars
- Resources, Commuter Choice Maryland "In The Wild," and Upcoming Events
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Commuter Choice Maryland Annual Report: 2025 Year in Review We are excited to announce that we recently published our Commuter Choice Maryland (CCM) Annual Report: 2025 Year in Review. This publication highlights all the great strides
the CCM program has made throughout 2025, including the new Ride Together Rewards: Transit, Carpool, and Vanpool Incentives Programs; the continued success of the Employer Partner Program; and insights into the program’s outreach and marketing strategies and efforts. To read the full report (PDF), click the button below. MDOT Corridor Pilot Update In January, MDOT launched the MD 295 Corridor Pilot, a new initiative focused on providing CCM's free support to employers and commuters along the MD 295 corridor (between West Nursery Road and I-95) to improve commutes
during ongoing impacts from the Key Bridge collapse. Through this pilot, CCM is providing targeted support for employers in this area to establish or improve commuter benefit programs, as well as targeted outreach to individuals who live or work along the corridor to inform and encourage them to try new commuting options. Since the launch, the Pilot
team continues to make progress in supporting employers and commuters along the corridor. The team has conducted outreach with employers via mail, email and in-person; launched a corridor-specific website; and developed an employee survey to better understand current commuting patterns in the corridor. The team has already hosted two online “MD 295 Corridor Conversations” designed to help participating organizations better understand how the program can support them, while providing an opportunity to ask questions of both the project team and other employers in
the corridor. The team will continue to host these events monthly throughout the six-month Pilot, with each event focusing on a specific aspect of the program. The next MD 295 Corridor Conversation on Employer Tax Incentives will be held on Tuesday, April 24, from noon to 1 p.m. Click here (email) to contact the team if you would like to join the conversation. The project team would like to thank the employer partners already participating in the pilot for their collaboration and
commitment to improving their employees’ commutes. Their engagement is helping shape strategies that respond to the specific commute needs of this corridor. We are interested in connecting with additional employers in the area who may benefit from the project. Organizations interested in learning more or getting involved are encouraged to visit the pilote website here (website) or contact the team at CommuterChoice@mdot.maryland.gov. Spotlights: Officense and Lillian Bunton No Parking, No Problem: How Officense Made Commuter Benefits a Priority Since 2006, Officense has helped small
businesses establish a professional presence
in downtown Baltimore by offering front-of office solutions like professional mailing addresses, call answering, and meeting spaces, alongside backoffice support like bookkeeping, marketing, and database management. As the Director of Sales and Marketing, Noah Shumway manages day-to-day operations and client relationships, overseeing a tight-knit team that serves roughly 150 businesses across the DMV region and beyond. To learn more about Officense, click the button below (PFD). From Marketing to Movement: Lillian Bunton’s 25+ Years in TDM Lillian Bunton did not set out to become a TDM coordinator. Her background was in publications, sales, and marketing, and when
the Baltimore
Metropolitan Council (BMC) posted a marketing job over 25 years ago, she applied, was hired, and her TDM career began. Today, she manages GoSmartMD, BMC’s TDM program, helping the Baltimore region find smarter commuting solutions. To learn more about Lillian's journey, click the button below (PFD). |
May Webinar: Multimodal Commutes Join Commuter Choice Maryland and MDOT in Motion on May 7, from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. for a webinar that will explore how Marylanders commute, incentives businesses can offer their employees, and tips for multimodal commutes. Attendees will hear from Nikki Trasmonte at Commuter Choice Maryland, licensed bike instructor Meg Young, and a panel of employers who go the extra mile to make their employees’
commutes better.
This webinar series is supported by the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP). MDOT and MDP work together to implement Maryland's Sustainable Growth Principles, including striving for efficient and affordable transportation, which provides reliable access and engagement based in equity and prioritizing the needs of underserved populations.
Attendees can earn 1.5 AICP credits for this webinar and accommodations are available upon request, please email completestreets@mdot.maryland.gov with any accommodation needs by April 30, 2026. Did you miss our last quarterly webinar on
maximize employer tax savings
through Commuter Choice Maryland incentives? We've got you covered! In this webinar, the Commuter Choice Maryland team helps you discover how your organization can reduce commuting costs through three powerful tools: the Maryland Commuter Tax Credit, the FareShare program, and the Federal Transportation Fringe Benefit. This webinar shows employers how to claim tax credits, save money by supporting their
employees' commutes, and utilize additional cost savings through the Federal Transportation Fringe Benefit. Click here (video) to view the webinar recording. Earth Day, Flood Awareness Month, & Bike Month Environmental stewardship is a key priority for MDOT and why we’re taking this opportunity to share tips, resources & upcoming opportunities for you to learn more and engage with Earth Day, Flood Awareness Month &
Bike Month throughout April and May. Earth Day This year’s theme: Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet aims to bring individuals and communities together around a shared goal – to be
better stewards of the earth and its resources. We encourage you to explore the Earth Day website, to reach
out to MDOT Office of Environment (MDOTEnvironment@mdot.maryland.gov), and seek partners in your community to help take even a small
step towards alignment with the environment this Earth Day. April is Flood Awareness Month April is Flood Awareness Month – an opportunity to bring awareness to one of the most
impactful natural hazards in Maryland – flooding. Make sure you know how to stay safe this spring as weather conditions increase the chance for flooding. - Never drive through flooded waters, just 12 inches of fast-moving water can carry a small car.
- Stay up to date on roadway conditions by visiting the SHA CHART webpage.
- Review service disruptions for MTA Transit Service by signing up for service alerts and visiting this webpage.
May is Bike Month May is Bike Month and May 11-16 is Bike to Work Week! Throughout Bike to Work Week, there are a number of celebratory
events happening around the State. Check out events in the Baltimore Region here and the Metro Washington region here. Registration opens April 1! Consider learning more about bike safety and local routes from bike organizations across Maryland: Resources, Webinars and Upcoming Events |
CCM "In the Wild" The CCM team hosted an interagency
session, “Commuter Choice Maryland Discussion: Resources to Find Your New Commute,” bringing together 38 attendees from other agencies including the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRA), the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP). During the discussion, the team
highlighted a variety of commuting programs and incentives such as vanpool, carpool, the CommuterCash app. The CCM team is available to support Maryland employers by hosting similar discussions, lunch-and-learns, travel trainings, and outreach events focused on commuter benefits. Upcoming Events *Please note,
some of these events require advanced registration. If your organization has an outreach event and would like CCM representation, please email commuterchoice@mdot.maryland.gov. |
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