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The Seaport TMA's commuter newsletter contains information about our incentive programs, events, and more. If you participate in at least one of our programs, you'll receive our newsletter each month with reminders to submit reports, information on program changes, and other important commuter information. |
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Area events that may impact your commute
August calendar: Our monthly calendar includes area events which are each expected to draw 1,000 to several thousand attendees and which may impact your commute (parking, traffic, public transportation) and area activity.
View a PDF of the August 2013 South Boston Waterfront Calendar of Events by clicking here.
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Longfellow bridge construction impacts (updated)
Rehabilitation of the Longfellow Bridge, which connects Cambridge Street in Boston and Main Street in Cambridge, has begun.
The project is expected to last three and a half years and is scheduled to finish in the fall of 2016.
During construction, traffic will be closed in one direction; cars traveling to Cambridge will be detoured away from the bridge. Boston-bound traffic will be shifted on the bridge, as well as the MBTA Red Line tracks during the rehabilitation.
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Image courtesy of MassDOT. Click image to view full size rendering of travel mode shifts. |
Pedestrian and bicycle travel should be minimally impacted during construction. Red line diversions are planned for 25 weekends throughout the duration of the project. Red Line diversion weekends in 2013 include August 10-11, August 24-25, October 19-20, October 26-27 and November 2-3. During these Red Line diversion weekends, bicyclists will be required to walk their bikes over the bridge, or seek alternate routes.
See a detailed advisory PDF from MassDOT, including project information and detour routes here.
View a graphic from MassDOT of the specific mode shifts (Boston-bound vehicles, bike travel, pedestrian sidewalk, etc.) on the bridge during stage 1 here.
Find details on the project and traffic management on the MassDOT web site here.
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Commuter Programs Reminders & Updates
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MONTHLY RAFFLE WINNER:
This month's winner of a $50 gift card is Todd of AEW Capital Management.
JULY MILES SUBMISSION:
Workout to Work participants should submit July miles walked or biked as part of their commute by clicking here for a chance to win a gift card to REI or EMS.
Important Workout to Work Program note:
The Seaport TMA staff wants to remind our current Workout to Work program participants that this program is being phased out, with an ending date of August 31, 2013.
Closing raffle: There is one remaining monthly raffle to be drawn - from miles submitted for August. Current Workout to Work participants should submit miles for August by September 9.
After this point, the Seaport TMA plans to focus our resources and programming on other existing programs and efforts which actively improve transportation within, to and from the South Boston Waterfront.
Please note that this program phase-out applies only to Workout to Work, and has no impact on other Seaport TMA programs such as Guaranteed Ride Home, Try Transit, Carpool matching and rewards, etc.).
Other resources:
For any safety concerns regarding your biking/walking routes in the South Boston Waterfront, you can submit comments to us at
Bike commuters should consider registering, if not registered already, for the Seaport TMA's Bicycle Commuter Group, which meets quarterly for luncheons on topics of bike commuting.
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New Vanpools to work in the Seaport
The Seaport TMA is looking for daily commuters traveling to work in the South Boston Waterfront/Seaport District to join two new vanpools (9-15 passengers) that will come directly to the district:
Newbury & Georgetown, MA
- Arrive Seaport District: 8:30AM
- Leave Seaport District: 5:00PM
Framingham, MA
- Arrive Seaport District: 6:30AM
- Leave Seaport District: 3:30-4:00PM
For more information on these vanpools, contact the Seaport TMA at info@seaporttma.org.
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Carpool Program
 Current Carpoolers: Please submit your carpooling report for the month of July by clicking here. Only one person per carpool should submit the report.
If you have already received the full number of six gas cards, please continue to submit your reports as we occasionally offer raffles and other prizes.
Interested in carpooling? Find a match by browsing our carpool listings of people working in the South Boston Waterfront who are interested in sharing the ride to work. Remember to check this list regularly for other prospective carpoolers from your area. We will also contact you if we find a prospective carpool match from those submitted.
Share the ride to work and be rewarded with gas cards, reserved parking, and more.
You'll be matched with employees who work similar hours and live nearby, making carpooling convenient and easy. Choose when and how often you want to carpool. The more you share, the more you earn.
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Guaranteed Ride Home
Did you know that if you take transit, carpool, or bike to work you are eligible for the Seaport TMA's Guaranteed Ride Home program?
This service provides you with a free taxi ride home (includes fare and tip, suggested tip is 15%) if you have a personal emergency while at work. Participants are issued up to four vouchers each year upon submission of the confirmation report.
For more information and to register for Guaranteed Ride Home, click here.
Current participants:
If you have misplaced the confirmation report form sent to you with your voucher, you can print a new one from our web site here. We will issue you a new voucher after receiving this form mailed to us with your receipt.
Reminder: Make sure to check the name of the taxi company on your voucher before you hail/call a taxi to ensure you use the correct taxi company.
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Discounted MyBike repair memberships available
MyBike of South Boston is an award winning bike shop that offers products and services that you would not find in an ordinary bike shop.
As an employee/tenant of a Seaport TMA member company, you are eligible to receive 40% off any of MyBike's three annual repair membership packages.
The memberships include free pickup & delivery concierge service of your bike for repair, 10-20% discounts on parts and labor, free brake and gear adjustments, and online scheduling repair service.
For more information on MyBike membership packages and to take advantage of your 40% discount, visit our web site here.
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Try Transit
If you are participating in our Try Transit program, don't forget to submit your monthly report here. You won't receive your monthly subsidy until we receive your report.
Want to Try Transit? Are you not fully convinced taking transit is a feasible option?
We will pay $50 of your transit pass each month for three months if you discontinue driving alone and try taking transit as part of your commute. We'll also register you in our Guaranteed Ride Home program.
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Contact the Seaport TMA staff with any questions or for more information about the items in this newsletter: info@seaporttma.org. |
The Seaport Transportation Management Association ("Seaport TMA")
is a non-profit organization of leading businesses, employers, land developers, and property managers in the South Boston Waterfront dedicated to easing commutes and reducing local traffic congestion through the use of alternative transportation. |
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