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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
September 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 September 2013 South Boston Waterfront Calendar of Events by clicking here.
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Massachusetts Car-Free Week Sept. 16-22
This annual event is organized to promote "green" modes of transportation which provide environmental, financial, community, and health benefits throughout the Commonwealth. "Pick a Day, Commute Another Way." Travel by transit, bicycling, walking, carpooling, vanpooling or teleworking and win prizes.
Mass. Car-Free Week is co-organized by MassCommute, the council of all Massachusetts TMAs, to which the Seaport TMA belongs, in coordination with MassRIDES and MassDOT.
 Sign up to track your "green" trips via NuRide.
You can learn more about prizes and find updates and additional information on how you can get involved on the Mass. Car-Free Week web site.
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Construction on Seaport Blvd. parking lots reducing amount of parking availability
Construction of two towers is planned on portions of existing parking lots in the South Boston Waterfront. In August, 487 parking spaces were taken out of service from the lot between Boston Wharf Road and East Service Road. In September, an additional 160 parking spaces will be removed from the lot at the corner of Seaport Boulevard and Boston Wharf Road, adjacent to the new Q Park.
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As a result of the decreased parking supply, the daily and monthly rate for parking in the surrounding spaces has increased. With more construction planned for additional surface parking lots in the South Boston Waterfront, the Seaport TMA encourages drive alone commuters to contact us about alternative commute options including transit, shuttles, carpools, vanpools and biking/walking.
Please see the advisory PDF (published August 9) for a detailed advisory on development of these areas, as well as a map of the affected parking areas.
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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 Aaron of Fidelity Investments.
AUGUST MILES SUBMISSION:
Workout to Work participants should submit August 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 has now been phased out.
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.
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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Carpool Program
 Current Carpoolers: Please submit your carpooling report for the month of August 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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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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