Vanpool Openings:
Updated February 2025
NIH Vanpool Operators are Looking for Passengers!
Are you interested in joining an NIH vanpool? Contact the vanpool operators listed below for additional information.
NIH employees are eligible to receive up to $325 a month in Transhare benefits. Full-time employees must commute to work at least 11 days per month. Transhare program information can be accessed through the
Division of Amenities and Transportation Services Transhare section.
NIH Vanpool Members are permitted to receive up to 12 permits per calendar quarter. After logging in to the CAPS system, click the "Print Temporary Permit" button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Vanpooling - Tips for Protecting Yourself and Others
- Only ride when well;
- Cover coughs and sneezes with upper sleeve or tissue;
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;
- Wash hands or use hand sanitizer before and after riding in a van;
- If using a ventilation system, use outside air instead of recirculated air.
NIH Vanpool List
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Originating From
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Destination To
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Vanpool Coordinator
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Operation Status
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| Columbia, MD | NIH Bethesda Campus | Mukesh Garg
301-451-9852 | FULL |
Hagerstown,
MD |
NIH Bethesda
Campus |
Patrick Roa |
ACTIVE - Need Riders
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Hagerstown,
MD |
NIH Bethesda
Campus |
Brian Smith 240-315-3884 |
ACTIVE - Need Riders
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Walkersville
& Frederick, MD |
NIH Bethesda Campus |
Joseph Busche 301-480-3939 |
ACTIVE-Need Riders |
If you don't see a vanpool in your area, contact the NIH Parking Office to learn about becoming a vanpool operator!
NIH Rideshare Program
Share A Ride - Carpool or Vanpool
Commuting in the Washington Metropolitan area can be very difficult. Traffic congestion and air pollution from vehicle emissions have steadily increased within the last several years. In an effort to help ease traffic congestion, decrease pollution, and reduce the stress associated with the daily trip to and from work, the NIH offers a free Carpool and Vanpool Matching Service, the NIH Rideshare Program, through the Employee Transportation Services Office (ETSO), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services, Office of Research Services. All NIH employees can use this program to find temporary and permanent ride-sharing options.
Joining the NIH Rideshare Program is easy!
Log in to your CAPS account with your NIH username and password by clicking on the logo below. The program is open to all employees and contractors with a username and password. After logging in, choose the "Join Rideshare" button and follow the on-screen prompts. After joining the program, you can search and send an email to other Rideshare members who live and work near you.
