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Champion of the Month: Mastercard (UNPUBLISHED): Mastercard has participated in Champions for three years now, and from the beginning of its participation in the program, it was clear that they were committed to enriching the commuting experience of their employees. After wrapping up their first year of Champions at the gold level, Mastercard has only become more and more invested in finding employee commute solutions as they have increased their days-in-office requirements. That is why ATP congratulates Mastercard’s efforts on surpassing their previous achievement within the program by attaining the highest level of recognition in Champions, platinum, as well as becoming ATP's Champion of the Month! Mastercard has collaborated with ATP on several events and initiatives with the goal of identifying its employees’ commuting needs and providing transportation solutions. Throughout Mastercard's three years in the Champions program, it has truly shown how to stand out as an employer.
Mar. 4, 2026, ATP
Enjoy a Front-Row Seat on Lynn Salvo’s Record-Setting Bicycle Journey: Now in her late 70s, Northern Virginia resident Lynn Salvo has set six world records for her bicycling prowess—all of them set after her 65th birthday. On March 26, BikeArlington will partner with Central Library to screen a documentary about…
Mar. 3, 2026
Ready, Set, Enroll in Champions 2026: Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) has launched Champions2026 and we are excited to enter our twelfth year of recognizing Arlington-based organizations for their transportation programs and benefits. Whether you are an employer, commercial property, multifamily residential community, or hotel, ATP invites you to enroll in Champions and make a positive impact in your community
Feb. 23, 2026, ATP
Presidents Day Holiday Service: Feb. 13, 2026, ART
Celebrating our Champions: Highlights from 2025: Since 2014, more than 500 employers and properties have participated in the Arlington Transportation Partner’s Champions program. The Champions program supports and recognizes employers, residential, and commercial properties that offer transportation benefits and amenities to their employees, tenants and residents. Champions go above and beyond to improve transportation benefits and amenities and increase the satisfaction of their employees, tenants, and residents and we thank all 177 Champions being recognized in 2025.
Feb. 10, 2026, ATP
Prepare for the Crystal City Metro Construction This February: Metro riders who travel through Crystal City should plan ahead for February. Beginning the weekend of February 14, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will be implementing adjustments to regular Metrorail service to support the construction of a second entrance at the Crystal City metro station. The new entrance is expected to improve station accessibility, improve ease of transfers, and reduce the amount of passenger traffic throughout the station. You can view Metro’s plans for the entrance, in collaboration with Arlington County, in this video. While this project is expected to continue through the spring of 2027, Metrorail service is projected to only be impacted during certain weekends between mid-February and June of this year.
Feb. 2, 2026, ATP
Champions Spotlight: Wildwood Towers: Jan. 27, 2026, ATP
Make Vanpooling Your New Years Resolution: Ready to make rethinking your commute part of your New Year’s resolution? Whether you would like to save money, reduce stress, or lower your carbon footprint, Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) has resources to help you succeed. While there are many ways to commute that can help achieve these goals, one we’d like to highlight is starting or joining a vanpool. Below we’ll share information on vanpooling, incentive programs that make it more accessible and affordable, and ways ATP can help get you started.
Jan. 23, 2026, ATP
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Service: Jan. 16, 2026, ART
Tips for Safe Winter Walking: Cold temperatures, snow, and ice make it more challenging—and sometimes less safe—to walk outdoors. But with proper preparation, you can still walk confidently and comfortably in winter months. How Cold Is Too Cold? One fortunate aspect of living in the…
Jan. 14, 2026