Transportation All-Star Program

BRONZE CRITERIA

In order to join the program at the Bronze level, you must complete the required strategy, plus implement at least two of the following strategies:

REQUIRED STRATEGY:

• Meet with a goDCgo Residential Services Representative annually.

OTHER STRATEGIES:

• Express interest in offering transit subsidies, incentives, or sustainable amenities 
• Conduct a residential commute survey
• Provide transportation information to all new residents (i.e. welcome packets)
• Designate a contact to coordinate transportation for your site  
• Share goDCgo resources and newsletter with residents
• Provide complimentary transit brochures and resources 
• Customize a Get Around Guide to highlight alternative transportation options near the property 

PERKS

• Letter of Acknowledgement

SILVER CRITERIA

In order to reach the Silver level, you must meet the requirements of the Bronze level. Plus satisfy the required strategy and implement at least two of the following strategies: 

Required Strategy: 

• Host a goDCgo lobby event with transportation information annually 

Other Strategies:

• Provide/Install bike maintenance equipment 
• Host a bicycle safety/information class or bicycle repair event for residents 
• Offer a walking tour of all the transportation options near the property 
• Provide a goDCgo transportation training to property staff 
• List available parking spaces for non-residents vehicles (vanpools, carpools) 
• Support internal carpool formation 
• Promote transportation events (i.e. Bike to Work Day, National Walking Day, Car Free Day) 
• Post commute information on intranet/website, bulletin boards, and other common areas 
• Maintain a transit brochure display in the lobby or common area 
• Provide residents with transportation accessories (i.e. bike locks, helmets, etc.) 
• Provide a designated space for residents to telework 

PERKS

• Featured on goDCgo.com 
• Recognition at annual awards ceremony 
• Silver All-Star window cling 
• Digital All-Star Badge 
• Honorable mention in goDCgo newsletter and social media 

GOLD CRITERIA

In order to reach the Gold level, you must meet the requirements of the Bronze and Silver levels. Plus implement at least two of the following strategies:

• Provide/Install bike racks, rooms, or lockers 
• Provide a transit benefit or preloaded SmarTrip card to all residents 
• Provide Capital Bikeshare Annual Memberships to 10% or more residents 
• Provide onsite carsharing/carsharing memberships for residents and/or property employees 
• Designate at least 2 parking spaces for carpools/vanpools 
• Install a real-time transit display in a common area 
• Install additional bike racks (artistic or traditional) 
• Provide a shuttle service for residents to transit 
• Provide electric car charging stations for at least 2 vehicles 
• Unbundle parking from rent prices 
• Implement a creative car-free or car-lite lifestyle program  
• Allow parking access to non-resident vanpool vehicles 
• Implement a NEW non-mandated parking fee 

PERKS

• Recognition at annual awards ceremony 
• Transportation brochure rack  
• Featured on goDCgo.com 
• Gold all-star window cling 
• Digital all-star badge for online marketing use 
• Honorable mention in goDCgo newsletter and social media 

PLATINUM CRITERIA

In order to reach the Platinum level, you must meet the Gold level requirements plus implement two additional strategies from the Silver or Gold level.

PERKS

• Featured on goDCgo.com 
• Recognition at annual awards ceremony 
• Platinum all-star window cling 
• Digital all-star badge for online marketing use 
• Your transportation program highlighted in goDCgo communications 
• Social media support – including mentions, re-tweets and follows on all platforms 
• Ribbon cutting event  
• A special gift from goDCgo 

BRONZE CRITERIA

In order to join the program at the Bronze level, you must implement the required strategy and at least one of the following strategies:

REQUIRED STRATEGY:

• Meet with a goDCgo Hospitality Services Representative annually

OTHER STRATEGIES:

• Provide transit information, maps, schedules, and/or brochures 
• Designate a transportation contact for property 
• Provide guests with goDCgo’s Get Around Guide 

PERKS

• Letter of Acknowledgement

SILVER CRITERIA

In order to reach the Silver level, you must meet the requirements of the Bronze level. Plus, implement at least two of the following strategies:

• Provide front office staff with training and tools to promote alternative transit options (goDCgo webinar or in-person training) 
• Provide secure bike storage and/or maintenance facilities 
• Charge a fee for parking 
• Provide comprehensive transportation information and directions on hotel website 

PERKS

• Featured on goDCgo.com 
• Recognition at annual awards ceremony 
• Silver All-Star window cling 
• Digital All-Star Badge 
• Honorable mention in goDCgo newsletter and social media 
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GOLD CRITERIA

In order to reach the Gold level, you must meet the requirements of the Silver level. Plus, implement one or more of the following strategies:

• Real-time transit display on site 
• Provide a complimentary shuttle to/from the airport and/or nearest transit hub 
• Provide complimentary or for purchase SmarTrip cards 
• Purchase Capital Bikeshare passes for guests (bulk option available) 
• Offer a transportation stay package (SmarTrip cards, DC Circulator ride vouchers, CaBi etc.) 
• Offer complimentary bikes or bikeshare 
• Propose an alternative transportation program for approval by goDCgo representative 
• Include transportation information and options in reservation confirmation emails 

(*Site plan properties must be in compliance with zoning requirements to achieve Gold Level or higher.)

PERKS

• Official framed gold certificate
• Gold window cling
• Appear in quarterly ad
• Digital badge for online marketing use
• Listed on goDCgo’s website
• Social media support – including mentions, retweets and follows on all platforms

PLATINUM CRITERIA

In order to reach the Platinum level, you must meet Gold level and implement one additional strategy from the Silver or Gold level.

PERKS

• Official Platinum Award
• Platinum window cling
• Appear in quarterly ad
• Digital badge for online marketing use
• Listed on goDCgo’s website
• Social media support – including mentions, retweets and follows on all platforms
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – to officially designate your location a Platinum property!

BRONZE CRITERIA

Complete at least one strategy for staff or students.

Staff-focused strategies:

• Conduct baseline commuter survey of school and administrative staff
• Express interest in offering transit benefits or alternative commuter benefits program
• Include transportation information (bike, walk, transit, rideshare) on intranet, bulletin boards, school website, etc.
• Distribute information about available transit benefits to all new hires and employees (e.g. flyer, email, etc.)

Student-focused strategy:

• Provide information about Kids Ride Free to all students and families

BRONZE PERKS

• Letter of acknowledgment

SILVER CRITERIA

Complete required strategy plus one additional strategy for staff or students.

Required strategy:

• Designate a school transportation coordinator and share their contact information with goDCgo

Staff-focused strategies:

• Provide pre-tax transportation benefits for transit or vanpool use
• Meet with goDCgo School Services and develop a Sustainable Transportation Plan
• Set-up a permanent transportation information display and/or transit screens
• Host a transportation or benefits fair to promote commuter benefits
• Participate in the Capital Bikeshare Corporate Membership Program
• Install electric car charging station onsite
• Facilitate internal carpool or vanpool formation meetings
• Provide preferential parking for carpools or vanpools
• Provide bike racks or lockers
• Promote commuter transportation events like Bike to Work Day, Bus to Work Day, etc.
• Promote the Guaranteed Ride Home program

Student-focused strategies:

• Host student and family-focused transportation events like Bike to School Day and Walk to School Day
• Promote student and family-focused transportation events like Bike to School Day and Walk to School Day

SILVER PERKS

• Letter of acknowledgment
• goDCgo designation acknowledgment in newsletter
• Recognition at our Annual Awards
• Featured on goDCgo.com
• Digital badge for online marketing use

GOLD CRITERIA

Complete required Gold Level strategy and one additional Gold Level strategy (for staff or students).

Required strategy:

• Conduct an annual staff commute survey to track progress of sustainable transportation goals and plan

Staff-focused strategies:

• Have 20% or more staff participating in pre-tax transportation benefits
• Implement a parking fee but provide free or significantly discounted parking for carpools/ vanpools OR provide a parking ‘cashout’ option
• Supplement the Guaranteed Ride Home program with payment for additional trips
• Provide shuttle service to and from transit stations that staff can use
• Provide school staff free or discounted courses on how to learn to ride a bike
• Provide financial incentives for walking, biking, taking transit, or carpooling
• Provide a comprehensive walk or bike program (includes installing showers, bike racks/lockers, or providing financial incentives for bicycling/walking)

Student-focused strategies:

• Provide students free or discounted courses on how to learn to ride a bike
• Facilitate external carpool or ‘walkpool’ formation meetings for students and families
• Conduct travel surveys of students and families every two years
• Provide shuttle service to and from transit stations for students

GOLD PERKS

• Letter of acknowledgment
• goDCgo designation acknowledgment in newsletter
• Recognition at our Annual Awards
• Featured on goDCgo.com
• Digital badge for online marketing use
• Opportunity to be featured in a success story
• Social media support – including mentions, re-tweets and follows on all platforms

PLATINUM CRITERIA

In order to reach the Platinum level, you must meet Gold level and implement one additional strategy from the Silver or Gold level.

PERKS

• Official Platinum Award at Annual Awards Ceremony
• Platinum window cling
• Digital badge for online marketing use
• Listed on goDCgo’s website
• Social media support – including mentions, retweets and follows on all platforms