HANOVER, MD (May 7, 2025) –The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland today introduced two new rewards programs: the Baltimore Vanpool Incentives Program and the Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program. Starting today, Baltimore-region commuters will have these two new options to improve their trips to work and reduce their commute costs. Commuter Choice Maryland is helping commuters find convenient, affordable and sustainable transportation options by offering funding to further reduce the expenses of already cost-efficient forms of commuting. 

“Maryland commuters, business owners and commercial drivers continue to deal with the congestion impacts from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse,’’ said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “These new vanpool and carpool rewards programs are promoting and incentivizing alternative options to driving alone, saving commuters real money and reducing congestion impacts for the region.”

Under the new Baltimore Vanpool Incentive Program, Baltimore area vanpool commuters now qualify for a $500 monthly incentive. Commuters who register to carpool to work with the new Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program can get a $5 daily incentive for 90 days. Both programs are funded by MDOT and administered by Commuter Connections to encourage Baltimore-area commuters to start or join a carpool or vanpool. Commute with Enterprise coordinates the vanpools for the vanpool program.  They are one of the largest vanpool providers in the country, and currently the only approved provider of vanpools for the program. To learn more about eligibility for both programs and to sign up, visit baltimorecommutes.org. 

Commuter Choice Maryland is a Statewide Maryland Department of Transportation program designed to ease traffic congestion and improve commutes for all Marylanders. The program is proud to provide employers and commuters with resources that make commuting easier, safer, cheaper and greener. To learn more, visit commuterchoicemaryland.com, and follow Commuter Choice Maryland on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Marylanders can also take advantage of CommuterCash, an all-new mobile app that helps travelers find optimal carpool, vanpool, transit, biking and multimodal travel options. Commuters can log their trips in CommuterCash and earn points that can be redeemed for cash, gift cards or transportation credits.  Learn more about CommuterCash here​ and start earning rewards today!