Ten companies in Fairfax County were honored as Best Workplaces for Commuters. “Promoting alternate ways to work, and policies such as teleworking and flex time, help make Fairfax County a better place to live and work by reducing congestion on our roadways,” said Fairfax County Department of Transportation Director Tom Biesiadny. “We are pleased that Fairfax County is leading the nation in “Best Workplace” designations and are committed to continuing to expand this programs in years to come.”
This year’s recipients are:
Horizon Industries Limited (8245 Boone Blvd., Vienna)
Prosperity Metro Plaza (2675 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax)
FUTREND (8605 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna)
U. S. Geological Survey (12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston)
Kimley-Horn (11400 Commerce Park Drive, Reston)
Freddie Mac (multiple locations in Tysons and Herndon)
Synaptek Corporation (1818 Library St., Reston)
National Student Clearinghouse (2300 Dulles Station Blvd., Herndon)
FOX Architects LLC (8484 Westpark Drive, McLean)
Pyramid Systems Inc. (2677 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax)
The BWC designation acknowledges employers who have excelled in implementing green commuter programs such as ridesharing, transit benefits, biking and walking, teleworking, alternate work schedules and other strategies.
Since 2010, Fairfax County has partnered with the National Center for Transit Research on the Best Workplaces for Commuters program to designate 57 local organizations with this elite, national recognition. Follow #FairfaxBWC on Twitter for more information on program updates and events here in Fairfax County.
For more information on Fairfax County's commuter programs and resources, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot//news/trytransit.htm or contact Fairfax County Department of Transportation at 703-877-5600, TTY 711.