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2011 Race to Excellence Begins August 1

We invite you to join other Best Workplaces for Commuters’ members and compete in the 2011 Race to Excellence! The 2011 Race officially begins on August 1 and ends October 15. During the Race period, we will send updates, tips, and deadline reminders to make participation fun and easy.

Please review the Race to Excellence instructions. You must be a member to participate.  This link also provides guidance and tools for competing in the Best Workplaces for Commuters’ Race to Excellence. At this link, you will find eligibility requirements, timelines and the 5 Race Achievements for both Employee Transportation Coordinators and Supporting Agencies.

We recommend you also review the Race to Excellence application. The application is provided in an easy to submit electronic format. The application is due by November 11.

A Virtual Awards Ceremony will be held January, 2012 (date to be announced). All winners will be announced during the Ceremony and receive national recognition along with an engraved medal. If you have any questions, please email info@bestworkplaces.org.

Important Dates to Remember:

Race Begins: August 1, 2011
Qualifying Race Period: January 1 – October 15, 2011
Application and Supporting Materials Due: November 11, 2011
Virtual Awards Ceremony: January, 2012

We look forward to your participation in this exciting Race!


CALIBRE – Washington DC Metro Area

CALIBRE has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplaces for Commuters for locations in the Washington DC metro area. 

In an effort to increase employee use of public transportation, reduce traffic congestion, optimize parking space usage at CALIBRE facilities, and reduce the impact of commuting on the environment, CALIBRE offers employees flexible schedules, tax-free transit vouchers and transit subsidies, and parking cashout.  CALIBRE employees also work from virtual offices around the country.

CALIBRE is an employee-owned management and technology services company that supports government and industry with management analysis, technology solutions, and program support.

 Fairfax County Department of Transportation