MBTA Government Center Station scheduled to close March 22 for two years

 

Government Center Station is planned to close for two years beginning on March 22, 2014 for construction. Station upgrades planned include a safer, more accessible, and modern facility. During this two year period, the Blue and Green Lines will bypass Government Center Station without making stops.

(Image rendering courtesy of MBTA)

As alternatives, riders are encouraged to utilize other nearby MBTA stations as well as a free shuttle bus service.

 

More information on the project, upcoming public meetings, commute impacts, and recommended routes can be found on the MBTA web site here

March calendar: Our monthly calendar includes South Boston Waterfront 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 March 2014 South Boston Waterfront Calendar of Events by clicking here.

The MassCommute Bicycle Challenge (MCBC) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. Scheduled to take place during Bay State Bike Week May 10-18, 2014, this friendly Challenge between businesses, institutions, and municipalities celebrates bicycling for fun, fitness, and transportation. Prizes are given to winners for miles biked and other categories.

This annual Challenge is co-organized by the Seaport TMA and the other 10 transportation management associations (TMAs) in Massachusetts, which comprise the council MassCommute.

A new web site is underway to better serve MCBC participants. We'll let you know when the site is launched and registration is open.

For updates on the 2014 MassCommute Bicycle Challenge, "like" the MCBC on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

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 a discount on any of MyBike's three annual repair membership packages.

Your discount on a MyBike membership is 40% if you purchase before April 1, 2014. After April 1, the discount will be available at 20%. 

A MyBike membership includes free pickup & delivery concierge service of your bike for repair, 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 discount through the Seaport TMA, visit our web site here.

Current Carpoolers: Please submit your carpooling report for this past month by clicking here. Only one person per carpool should submit the report.

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.

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.  

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 try taking transit instead of driving to work. We'll also register you in our Guaranteed Ride Home program.