{"id":275,"date":"2024-05-16T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T20:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/?page_id=275"},"modified":"2025-08-03T08:36:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:36:39","slug":"pool-rewards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/programs-and-incentives\/pool-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Pool Rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#002c68″ bg_image=”245″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”100″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”100″ top_padding_tablet=”50″ constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”hero” color_overlay=”#001c42″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

‘Pool Rewards<\/h1>\n

\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”100″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”100″ top_padding_tablet=”50″ constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u2018Pool Rewards for Carpools” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23008257″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1747852419035{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}” el_id=”Pool-Rewards-Carpool”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Commuters who currently drive alone to work may be eligible for a cash payment through \u2018Pool Rewards when they start or join a new carpool! If eligible, each carpool member can earn \u00a0$5 for each day they carpool to work and back over a consecutive 90-day period. Typically, the maximum incentive for the 90-day\u00a0reporting period is $320. Carpools consist of two or more people.<\/p>\n

Participation is open to solo drivers who begin carpooling during peak rush hour periods in the Metropolitan Washington Statistical Area*. Commuters who currently drive alone to work may be eligible for financial rewards when they agree to start or join a\u00a0new\u00a0carpool!<\/p>\n

\u2018Pool Rewards is a program of Commuter Connections designed to encourage current drive-alone commuters to try carpooling in the Washington region.\u00a0 To receive cash rewards, participating commuters are asked to go online and log information about their new commute and completing surveys about the experience.<\/p>\n

Due to the ongoing\u00a0495 NEXT<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Express Lane construction project in Virginia, Commuter Connections is currently offering an additional $100 to be earned by commuters traveling the I-495 corridor between Old Dominion Drive and the American Legion Bridge. The additional incentive will be calculated based on the number of trips logged and applied automatically.<\/p>\n

Each new carpool must commute to work an average of two or more weekdays for the duration of the 90-day program. Applicants must not have used an alternative commute mode (i.e., carpool, vanpool, transit, bicycle, walk) more than three days in the 30 days prior to applying for \u2018Pool Rewards. Other rules and limitations apply. Participants must fully read all guidelines before being considered and for participation.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to sign up for \u2018Pool Rewards” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1718906373157{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Review these three easy steps below to join \u2018Pool Rewards.<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to the welcome page<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and click the SIGN UP button.\u00a0If you already have an account with Commuter Connections, click the \u201cLOG IN\u201d button.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. After creating your account select \u2018Join Pool Rewards.<\/li>\n
  3. Next, you are ready to register your \u2018Pool Rewards carpool!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To start the \u2018Pool Rewards carpool registration process, each new carpool first needs to have a \u201cPrimary Participant\u201d. In order to be the Primary Participant, all you need to have is the name and email address for at least one potential carpool partner ready when registering. After identifying the other potential carpool member(s), the Primary Participant will be issued a six-digit carpool id number.<\/p>\n

    The Commuter Connections \u2018Pool Rewards system will send an automated e-mail message to the other potential carpool member(s). This email will identify the Primary Participant that is looking to start the new carpool and will contain the carpool id # and a link inviting the person(s) to join the new carpool. Individuals agreeing to join the new carpool will need to have the carpool id # handy while joining up for \u2018Pool Rewards online.<\/p>\n

    Additional rules and restrictions apply, see full\u00a0\u2018Pool Rewards Carpool Participation Guidelines<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u2018Pool Rewards for Vanpools” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23008257″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1747851128455{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}” el_id=”PoolRewardsVanpools”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]If you drive alone to work and get at least seven people together (including yourself) who wish to form a new vanpool, you may qualify for a $200 monthly \u2018Pool Rewards incentive for your new vanpool. Vans are available to accommodate between 7 and 15 total occupants (including the driver). \u2018Pool Rewards is a special incentive program available through Commuter Connections designed to encourage current drive-alone commuters to start or join a vanpool. Vanpooling is a popular and economical option for commuters traveling within the Washington Metropolitan region, particularly for\u00a0long-distance\u00a0commuting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”It pays to rideshare!” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1718906446887{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]If you drive alone to work and get a minimum total of seven people together (including yourself) who wish to start or join a new vanpool, you may qualify for a $200 monthly \u2018Pool Rewards subsidy for your vanpool. Vans are available to accommodate between 7 and 15 total occupants (including the driver).<\/p>\n