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Media Advisory
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tel: 202-606-2402
OPM DIRECTOR BERRY, DOT SECRETARY LAHOOD AND GSA ADMINISTRATOR JOHNSON PARTNER WITH CAPITAL BIKESHARE PROGRAM
Federal agencies are supporting their Strategic Sustainability Performance plans by giving their employees a greener option for transportation.
Washington, DC --- On Monday, October 4, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director John Berry, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood, and the General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson will come together to announce the Federal government's partnership with the District's Capital Bikeshare Program. OPM, DOT and GSA are leading this partnership by offering their employees corporate bike memberships in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
In addition to providing federal employees with a green option for transportation, the partnership could also help federal agencies save money and encourage employee wellness. The bicycle sharing program will eventually allow its members 24-hour access to 1,000 bikes, at 114 station locations throughout the city and Arlington, VA.
WHO:
John Berry, OPM Director
Ray LaHood, DOT Secretary
Martha Johnson, GSA Administrator
Gabe Klein, DDOT Director
WHAT:
Announcement of OPM, DOT, and GSA Partnership Capital Bikeshare
Program
WHEN:
Monday, October 4, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Media interested in attending the photo - op should contact Marcus A. Williams at marcus.williams@opm.gov or 202-359-2492
For more information, station locations, and to become a member please visit www.CapitalBikeshare.com.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the leader in workforce management for the federal government. Our agency builds, strengthens, and serves a federal workforce of 2.2 million employees with programs like hiring assistance, healthcare and insurance, retirement benefits, and much more. We provide agencies with policies, guidance, and best practices for supporting federal workers, so they can best serve the American people.