Greener, saner commuting options abound at HSPH
This fall, leave the car at home
The start of a new academic year in Boston brings excitement, fresh new faces...and gridlocked traffic. This year, try a commute that's healthier for the planet, your wallet, and maybe even your peace of mind.
CARPOOL: Carpool with another Harvard employee 4-5 days/week and get a 50% reduced rate on parking. Carpools with 3 or more employees get a 75% reduced rate.
Whether you have a car or need a ride, Zimride matches you with Harvard friends and colleagues who are going the same way. Post your destination (whether it is a regular commute or one-time ride) and the system will show you if anyone is going your way and let you preview profiles of potential carpool partners.
ZIPCAR: Drive and carpool using Zipcars by the hour or the day. Harvard faculty, staff, and students join for only $25/year.
TRANSIT: Harvard offers a 50% discount on all monthly MBTA transit passes for employees and pre-tax savings on private transit providers such as Amtrak, regional transit authorities, and private bus companies. Check out www.mbta.com for schedules and mobile apps that show real-time locations of buses and subways. Click here for real-time location of Harvard shuttles or download the shuttle-tracker Iphone app.
BIKE: The city's new Hubway bike-rental program is currently offering an introductory $60 annual membership rate, a 30% discount from the regular rate of $85. Several docking stations are located in the area.
Source: Harvard's Office for Sustainability. Visit their website for more green commuting resources.
And now you can earn rewards for your greener commutes through the NuRide program, offered by Harvard's Commuter Choice Program. Bike, walk, or carpool to work, log your trips, and earn points that can be redeemed for rewards such as restaurant tickets and tickets to shows and attractions.
Enroll for free and enter promo code MASSRIDES
to automatically receive 1,000 reward points for joining.
