NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
It’s time to celebrate spring time in DC with the National Cherry Blossom Festival! From March 20 to April 13, this popular event annually attracts thousands of visitors, so goDCgo strongly encourages you to plan ahead for the festivities by figuring out how to get there by foot, bike, bus, or Metro. Choosing alternative transportation instead of driving allows you to skip traffic and the search for parking so you can truly make the most of this experience. We’ve got you covered with directions for the best ways to attend all of the activities and see the blossoms in bloom in our 2025 Getting to the Blossoms Guide.
You have the power to make the difference! goDCgo encourages you to commute smarter, not harder. Make the choice to walk, bike, scoot, or take public transit instead of driving alone.
The reporting deadline for the DC Parking Cashout Law has officially passed. Thank you to all employers who worked hard to make sure their organization was compliant. This year, we assisted more than 233 employers in the compliance and reporting process!
We understand that some employers may have missed the reporting deadline. If you missed the reporting deadline, please contact DDOT as soon as possible at parkingcashout@dc.gov. Employers who do not contact DDOT or submit a report on time will be audited to determine compliance status. DDOT will assist non-compliant employers to come into compliance.
Have additional questions? Reach out to DDOT directly by emailing parkingcashout@dc.gov.
This blog references DC Circulator. Please note, as of 1/1/2025, DC Circulator no longer provides bus service.
Every year, our nation's capital puts on a seasonal show that features a plethora of FREE holiday festivities and events. From annual tree lightings to family-friendly ZooLights, to holiday market shopping, and more — the city celebrates all winter long! With so many visitors coming to share seasonal joys with family and friends, goDCgo encourages you to take transit to avoid traffic and the search for parking. Transit options include Metrorail, Capital Bikeshare, Metrobus, and dockless vehicles like bikes, and scooters.
As the DC Parking Cashout Law reporting deadline (January 15, 2025) approaches, many District employers have chosen their compliance option and are beginning the reporting process. This can be a daunting task for those who have never reported before, which is why we’ve created a comprehensive overview on how to get started and how to report for each compliance option.
With the DC Parking Cashout Law reporting deadline approaching on January 15, 2025, employers across the District are asking: do I need to report my compliance this year and what do I report? This reporting cycle, all District employers with 20 or more covered employees* need to report.
To continue to improve air quality and traffic congestion in the District, the Transportation Benefits Equity Amendment Act of 2020, also referred to as the DC Parking Cashout Law, was signed into law by Mayor Bowser in April 2020. This law encourages sustainable transportation use and aims to reduce the number of commuters driving alone to work in the District. Read on to learn about the most important things you need to know about this law.
This blog references DC Circulator. Please note, as of 1/1/2025, DC Circulator no longer provides bus service.
As summer ends, we’re looking forward to fall! In addition to DC’s picturesque fall foliage, this is a popular season for music and food events, art shows, and neighborhood festivals throughout the city. There’s a long list of upcoming events, so goDCgo has highlighted a few popular fall festivals you should attend and the best ways to get there without a car.
Whether you live in the District or are visiting to experience the culture, goDCgo highly suggests leaving the car behind to avoid traffic and the search for parking. Get to the fall festivities using sustainable transportation instead! In addition to the public transit options below, you can easily get around by walking, biking, or scooting.
This blog references DC Circulator. Please note, as of 1/1/2025, DC Circulator no longer provides bus service.
From museums and shopping, to major arenas and restaurants, Downtown DC is filled with exciting attractions. This summer, go Downtown, leave the car behind, and skip the traffic and hassles of parking! To make getting there easy, we've put together a list of attractions Downtown and how to get to them sustainably with ease.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 goDCgo Commuter Challenge! With over 1,600 participants, this year's Commuter Challenge broke records. Over the last 3 months, we collectively logged 91,215 sustainable trips, reducing 232 tons of CO2 in the District, burning 6.2 million calories, and saving $0.3 million collectively. These choices have a huge collective impact; thank you to our Challenge participants for doing their part to help make DC the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the nation!
