What kind of public transportation is available now for commuting and what transportation opportunities will be available in the future?
There are a variety of options with regard to public transportation. Buses, trains, vanpools, Metrorail, and MARC are all available methods of traveling to a duty location. All employees are authorized use of the Mass Transit Subsidy when their transportation method qualifies. Employees will be surveyed at different intervals to determine which method of public transportation they plan to use. Based on the survey results, the agency will coordinate with local transportation authorities to facilitate movement to Fort Meade. The DISA travel office will continue to research all possible options to make the commute to Fort Meade more convenient and cost-effective. The following are some of the transportation initiatives: (1) Work with local transportation authorities to arrange for positioning of vehicle options at the most frequently used locations. (2) A DISA Carpool Web site is available to match drivers with riders to allow for movement of personnel in an efficient manner. (3) Establis
