Arlington Transportation Partners

What Arlington Transportation Partners does

Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) is a business-to-business transportation demand management (TDM) consulting program that has operated since July 1998 as an arm of Arlington County, Virginia's Department of Environmental Services through Transportation Resources for Arlington County (TRAC). ATP is managed by The Destination Sales and Marketing Group (DS&MG), a private firm founded in 1992 by Lois R. DeMeester. The organization serves four primary verticals within Arlington County: employers (800+), commercial and residential properties (300+ residential communities and 80+ commercial properties), schools (40+ since 2014), and hotels. Its service portfolio includes Vanpool Connect (subsidized vanpool formation with Enterprise Rideshare and VRide), I-66 Outreach (dynamic tolling advisory), Corporate Capital Bikeshare memberships, Guaranteed Ride Home emergency rides, Telework Services (with Telework!VA), Relocation Services, Parking Management consulting, Commuter Benefits Assistance (IRS Section 132(f) compliance), and the tiered Champions recognition program (Bronze through Platinum).

ATP's business model is non-commercial: all services are provided at no cost to qualifying Arlington County organizations, funded instead by grants from U.S. DOT, VDOT, and DRPT channeled through TRAC. The organization's ~15 staff operate in a consultative, field-based GTM motion, with dedicated business development managers assigned to employer, multi-family residential, and property/development accounts. Distribution is embedded within county regulatory processes (site plan compliance for developers) and supported by partnerships across the TRAC Family of Sites (Arlington Transit, BikeArlington, WalkArlington, Capital Bikeshare, CommuterPage.com, Mobility Lab). ATP also founded Mobility Lab in 2010 as a national TDM think-tank, extending its policy influence beyond the county. The Champions program and annual events (Bike to Work Day, National Walking Day, Car Free Day) function as both retention mechanism and community activation layer. There is no proprietary software product; ATP delivers value through human consulting, downloadable guides, and integration with regional transportation providers.

Name

Arlington Transportation Partners

Legal name

Arlington Transportation Partners

Website

https://arlingtontransportationpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arlington Transportation Partners is a government-funded B2B transportation demand management consulting program serving 800+ employers, 300+ residential communities, 80+ commercial properties, 40+ schools, and hotels in Arlington County, Virginia, with services provided at no cost through federal and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Demand Management Consulting

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Commute Programs (EDALAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Active Transportation & Micromobility Infrastructure (Bike/Ped Networks, Shared Mobility Programs) (BPAIALAI)

Keywords

• Transportation demand management
• Commuter benefits consulting
• TDM program services
• Employer commute programs
• Mobility management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Public Funding: ATP is a program of Transportation Resources for Arlington County (TRAC), funded in part by grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Services are provided at no cost to qualifying organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) is a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) consulting program of Arlington County, Virginia that delivers no-cost, customized transportation and commute solutions to employers, commercial properties, residential communities, hotels, and schools in Arlington County. The program helps organizations design and implement commute benefits, telework programs, vanpool formations, and other mobility strategies aimed at reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips and easing congestion.

Product overview

Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) is a business-to-business transportation demand management (TDM) consulting organization operating since July 1998 as a program of Arlington County, Virginia. The company is managed by The Destination Sales and Marketing Group (DS&MG) and implements innovative TDM programs targeting employers, commercial properties, multi-family residential communities, hotels, and schools. The core portfolio includes Vanpool Connect (a vanpool formation and subsidy program partnered with Enterprise Rideshare and VRide), I-66 Outreach (dynamic tolling navigation), Corporate Capital Bikeshare (discounted corporate memberships), Guaranteed Ride Home (emergency ride service), Telework Services (partnered with Telework!VA), Relocation Services, Brochure Services, Parking Management consulting, Commuter Benefits Assistance (IRS Section 132(f) programs), and the Champions Program (a tiered recognition system with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels). ATP also organizes annual sustainable transportation initiatives including National Walking Day, Bike to Work Day, Car Free Day, and Our Shared Street. The company does not offer a software product but provides consulting services, downloadable resources, and direct program implementation support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 9% on federal payroll taxes through commuter benefits
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• The Destination Sales and Marketing Group (DS&MG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 1998DS&MG manages Arlington Transportation Partners as the parent organization. Founded in 1992, DS&MG is the leader in transportation demand management (TDM), transportation grant administration and program development. DS&MG also manages BikeArlington, WalkArlington, and Capital Bikeshare programs.
• Transportation Resources for Arlington County (TRAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 1998ATP is a program of TRAC, a bureau of Arlington's Department of Environmental Services. TRAC serves people who live, work, or visit Arlington through programs designed to encourage alternatives to driving alone.
• Enterprise RidesharecoreTechnology or IntegrationVanpool provider that supplies vehicles for ATP's Vanpool Connect program, handling vehicle maintenance and coordinating insurance
• VRidecoreTechnology or IntegrationVanpool provider partner for ATP's Vanpool Connect program
• Telework!VAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline resource partner helping businesses start or expand formal telework programs; ATP offers $10,000 in telework expense incentives for qualifying businesses
• League of American BicyclistsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that runs the Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program; ATP helps businesses gain BFB designation recognition
• Capital BikesharemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bike sharing program; ATP provides corporate Capital Bikeshare memberships and training for employers and properties
• Commuter ConnectionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization running the Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program that provides free rides home for commuters using alternative transportation 2x/week
• BikeArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATP partner program under DS&MG focused on promoting bicycling in Arlington County; co-hosts Bike to Work Day events
• Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization that organizes Bike to Work Day regionally in the DMV area
• Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cycling advocacy organization assisting with Bike to Work Day event organization
• TRAC Family of Sites NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of transportation-related sites including Arlington DOT, Arlington Transit (ART), BikeArlington, WalkArlington, Capital Bikeshare, CarFreeAtoZ, Car-Free Near Me, CommuterDirect.com, CommuterPage.com, The Commuter Store, and Mobility Lab
• SmartBenefits (WMATA)majorTechnology or IntegrationFree commuter benefits service from WMATA that allows employees to use transit benefits for Metrorail and Metrobus fares

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Best Workplaces for Commuters: National recognition and consulting program for employer commuter benefits. Comparable to ATP's Champions program in offering tiered employer recognition for sustainable transportation programs, though operating at national rather than single-county scope.
• Commute.org: San Mateo County's TDM program providing employer commute services, shuttles, and incentives in the SF Bay Area. It is a directly comparable single-county TDM consulting program offering employer, property, and school engagement services analogous to ATP.
• Commuter Connections: Regional TDM program run by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments that operates the Guaranteed Ride Home program partnered with ATP. It is a directly comparable regional TDM service covering the broader DC metro area with employer-facing commute services.
• Mobility Lab: Founded in 2010 by the same CEO (Lois DeMeester), Mobility Lab is a sister organization within DS&MG that operates as a national think tank on mobility management. It is directly comparable as a peer TDM/mobility advisory organization sharing leadership and operational infrastructure with ATP.
• Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC): Chester County, PA TMA providing employer commute consulting, vanpool services, and shuttle programs. Directly comparable as a sub-regional TDM organization offering a similar mix of employer, property, and residential engagement services.
• GoTriangle: Research Triangle region's transit and TDM authority in North Carolina. Comparable as a public agency that integrates transit operations with employer-facing TDM consulting and vanpool/carpool services, similar in function to ATP's TRAC alignment.

Others

• Enterprise Rideshare: Vanpool vehicle provider partnered with ATP through the Vanpool Connect program. Comparable as a transportation services infrastructure partner enabling ATP's vanpool offering rather than a direct TDM consulting competitor.
• League of American Bicyclists: National cycling advocacy organization that runs the Bicycle Friendly Business program — an existing ATP partner. Comparable as an enabling organization whose recognition framework ATP leverages for employer engagement.

Emerging players

• Drive Smart Virginia: Virginia statewide nonprofit promoting safe and sustainable transportation choices. Comparable as a Virginia-based TDM-adjacent organization with employer and community outreach, though focused more on safety/driver education than employer commute consulting.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG): Regional planning organization that organizes Bike to Work Day regionally and houses Commuter Connections. A broader incumbent with overlapping TDM and transportation coordination responsibilities across the DMV region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ATPcommutes
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArlingtonTransportationPartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlington-transportation-partners
• Instagraminstagram.com/ATPCommutes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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