Vanpool Openings:
Updated May 2025!
Are you interested in joining an NIH vanpool? Contact the vanpool operators listed below for additional information.
NIH employees may be 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 receive up to 12 temporary parking permits per calendar quarter when they need to drive to work.
- To print permit log into CAPS system, click the "Print Temporary Permit" button and follow the on-screen instructions.
NIH Vanpool List
| Columbia, MD | NIH Bethesda Campus | Mukesh Garg
301-451-9852 | FULL |
Hagerstown,
MD |
NIH Bethesda
Campus | | ACTIVE - Recruiting Riders
|
Hagerstown,
MD |
NIH Bethesda
Campus |
Brian Smith 240-315-3884 | FULL
|
Woodbridge/ Dumfries, VA (Park & Ride Lot) | Rockledge/
Rock Springs | 301-263-4672 | Recruiting Riders for "New" Vans
Monday - Friday
Depart VA:
5:30 AM
Departing Rockledge: 4:00 PM |
Fredericksburg, VA
| Rockledge/
Rock Springs | Marcellus Fowler
301-594-9407
| ACTIVE- Recruiting Riders
Depart VA:
4:30 AM
Depart Rockledge: 3:00 PM |
Frederick/
Urbana, MD
| Rockledge/
Rock Springs | Megan Clark
301-480-7669 | ACTIVE- Recruiting Riders
Monday - Friday
Depart Frederick, MD:
5:15 AM
Departing Rockledge: 4:15 PM |
Hagerstown/
Frederick, MD
| NIH Bethesda Campus | Kate Smith
240-858-3531
| Recruiting Riders for "New" Van
Monday-Friday
(9HR Schedule) Depart Hagerstown: 5:00 AM
Depart Bethesda: 3:30 PM |
Upper Marlboro, MD
(Target Parking Lot/Campus Way South) | NIH Bethesda Campus | Annette Booze
301-496-2209 | FULL
|
Essex, MD
(Essex Park & Ride Lot)
| NCI Shady Grove Campus | Carrie Martin
240-276-7409
| Recruiting Riders for "New" Van
Monday - Friday
Depart Essex:
6:00 AM
Depart Shady Grove: 4:00 PM |
Jefferson, MD
(Urbana Park & Ride)
| NIH Bethesda Campus | Charles Diggs
240-626-0473 | ACTIVE- Recruiting Riders
Departs Urbana: 5:45 AM
Depart Campus: 4:00 PM
|
If a vanpool is not available in your area, here are some helpful steps to get started:
- Submit the ride/match/transit request form for the North Bethesda Transportation Center (including Rock Springs, Fisher's Lane, Twinbrook, White Flint and Executive Blvd facilities): https://nbtc.org/carpooling-vanpooling/ridematch-application/.
- Reach out to the NIH Parking Office to learn how to start a vanpool!
NIH Rideshare Program
Share A Ride - Carpool or Vanpool
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 tool, the NIH Rideshare Program, through the Employee Transportation Services Office (ETSO), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services, Office of Research Services. This tool is available to all employees and contractors to find temporary and permanent ride-sharing options.
Joining the NIH Rideshare Program is easy!
Log in to CAPS using your NIH PIV credentials. Click on the logo below, after logging in, click the "Join Rideshare" button and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have joined the program, you can search for other Rideshare members who live and work near you. You can safely send them an email and connect to ride together or create a vanpool!
