A Better City Transportation Management Association

Congratulations to Ryan, winner of the October A Better Commute Raffle🎉 Ryan won $25 to spend/donate to an online retailer/charity through Tango Card.

To get started with the A Better Commute program:
1️⃣ Sign in or register for GoMassCommute
2️⃣ Log (or backlog!) your trips to earn points
3️⃣ Redeem your points for A Better Commute monthly + quarterly raffles

➡️Learn more: ABCTMA.com/Commuter-Programs/A-Better-Commute
💻Start logging (or backlogging!) your trips on GoMassCommute: GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA

📸: Leon Bredella

Whether you've been racking up GoMassCommute points from biking or carpooling, remember to submit reimbursements soon! As a reminder, our year-round programs run on a calendar year basis, so GoMassCommute point balances will reset in the new year.

If you have any claims that you've been waiting to submit for Bike Check, Express Lane, or Carpool/Vanpool Subsidies, be sure to redeem your points and follow in-app instructions for completing your claims by Monday, December 18th!

Though points for the above programs must be redeemed and reimbursements must be claimed by December 18th, you'll have until January 15th to trade in your 2023 points for the December and Q4 A Better Commute raffles.

➡️ Submit your reimbursements soon at: GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA

Join us for our NoCARvember Challenge 🚫🚘💨

Swap the car for a sustainable, non-drive alone mode and get rewarded with a donation made on your behalf to a local organization fighting food insecurity.

Every set of 6 biking, walking, transit, or telecommute trips logged on GoMassCommute during NoCARvember raises $1 for a local organization fighting food insecurity 🚲 🚌 🚋 💻

Here’s the run-down on how to join ⬇️:
1️⃣ Sign in or register on GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA
2️⃣ Swap the car & log your non-drive alone trips all month long
3️⃣ Raise a $1 donation for every 6 non-drive alone trips you take & log on GoMassCommute.

Keep using sustainable commute modes to rack up your donation! Each set of 6 triplogs = $1 donation.
➡️ Get started today: GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA
ℹ️ Learn more: GoMassCommute.com/s/nocarvember2023

Congratulations to Scott, Kareem, & Junji, winners of the August, September, & Q3 A Better Commute Raffles🎉 Scott and Kareem won $25, and Junji won $100 to spend/donate to an online retailer/charity through Tango Card.

To get started with the A Better Commute program:
1️⃣ Sign in or register for GoMassCommute
2️⃣ Log (or backlog!) your trips to earn points
3️⃣ Redeem your points for A Better Commute monthly + quarterly raffles

➡️Learn more: ABCTMA.com/Commuter-Programs/A-Better-Commute
💻Start logging (or backlogging!) your trips on GoMassCommute: GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA

📸: Hai Cao, Mohit Singh

During Saturday, 10/14-Sunday, 10/29, the MBTA Red Line's Ashmont Branch & Mattapan Line will be served by free shuttle buses. This closure and service alternative will allow the MBTA to work on repairs that would have otherwise taken 6 months without interruption to service.

To help navigate these service changes, the MBTA will provide: FREE accessible shuttle buses at each stop and FREE travel between Zone 1A stations on the Fairmount Commuter Rail. Bus alternatives are also available to make connections along the Red Line.

🔗​ Learn more: MBTA.com/RLWork
📸: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA

Take the Car-Free Day Pledge and Opt-Out of Driving to Work! For World Car Free Day (9/22), MassCommute, the coalition of Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) is challenging
commuters to Take the Pledge to commute using a sustainable transportation mode on September 22.

By participating in this global movement, you will be making a positive impact on the environment and contributing to a greener Massachusetts!

Everyone who takes the Car Free Day Pledge will be entered to win prizes like: Amazon Gift cards, Yeti water bottles, Bose Mini speakers, & Apple Airpods!

➡Take the Pledge Today: forms.office.com/r/C5ecBDu44x

See our schedule for our FINAL Bike Clinic Series this month ⚙🔧🚲

Get your wheels ready to roll from an expert mechanic from Velofix with a bike safety check, inspection, advice, and opportunity to book further individual service! After completing the initial inspection, you can expect the mechanic to make minor adjustments, adjust alignments as needed, oil bike components, and check for proper tire PSI inflation.

➡️ Learn more & sign up for a free 15-minute bike safety check up: tinyurl.com/abctma-bike-clinics

(P.S. Spots are still open for Monday's Fenway Bike Clinic, so RSVP soon!)

Congratulations to Parren, winner of the July A Better Commute Raffle🎉 Parren won $25 to spend/donate to an online retailer/charity through Tango Card.

To get started with the A Better Commute program:
1️⃣ Sign in or register for GoMassCommute
2️⃣ Log (or backlog!) your trips to earn points
3️⃣ Redeem your points for A Better Commute monthly + quarterly raffles
(P.S. Looking to be in the running for the August raffle? Redeem your points on GoMassCommute before September 15th!)

➡️Learn more: ABCTMA.com/Commuter-Programs/A-Better-Commute

💻Start logging (or backlogging!) your trips on GoMassCommute: GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA

📸: Stasi

Our with Lower Mystic TMA & Seaport TMA is almost coming to an end!

We'd like to take a moment to thank the fearless captains who power Boston's water transportation scene!

Remember to thank your captain the next time you're on board ⛴🌊

This Transit Thursday, we're celebrating Water Transit Month (with Lower Mystic TMA & Seaport TMA) & the winners of our photo contest!

Congrats to:
🦀 Louise A, winner of week 1's $100 gift card to The Barking Crab
🛶 Steve, winner of week 2's free day of paddling at Paddle Boston
🍽 Daisy V, winner of week 3's $100 gift card to Alcove at Lovejoy Wharf

Go for water transportation & submit your photos for the Grand Prize (one free overnight at Encore Boston Harbor & dinner for two at Rare- a $850 value) soon! The Grand Prize winner will be selected on August 3.

➡️ Learn more about Water Transit Month & the photo contests: seaporttma.org/wtmboston

(P.S. Transit Thursdays will be on a break until September- see you in 5 weeks!)

Check out what's in store in August for our Bike Clinic Series ⚙🔧🚲

Get your wheels ready to roll from an expert mechanic from Velofix with a bike safety check, inspection, advice, and opportunity to book further individual service! After completing the initial inspection, you can expect the mechanic to make minor adjustments, adjust alignments as needed, oil bike components, and check for proper tire PSI inflation.

➡️ Learn more & sign up for a free 15-minute bike safety check up: tinyurl.com/abctma-bike-clinics

(P.S. Spots are still open for Wednesday's Downtown Bike Clinic, so RSVP soon!)

Our last photo contest for is now here! Our Grand Prize is a one-night stay at Encore Boston Harbor & dinner for two at Rare Steakhouse (a $850 value)!

Here's how you can win:
1️⃣ Snap a water transit related photo
2️⃣ Post your pics online with the hashtag . Have a private acct? Email them to [email protected]
3️⃣ Stay tuned to see if you've won! Be sure to enter by 7/31 and look out for the winner announcement on 8/3 at seaporttma.org/wtmboston

Congratulations to Proloy, Ming, & Elena, winners of the June, May, & Q2 A Better Commute Raffles🎉 Proloy and Ming won $25, and Elena won $100 to spend/donate to an online retailer/charity through Tango Card.

To get started with the A Better Commute program:
1️⃣ Sign in or register for GoMassCommute
2️⃣ Log (or backlog!) your trips to earn points
3️⃣ Redeem your points for A Better Commute monthly + quarterly raffles

➡️Learn more: ABCTMA.com/Commuter-Programs/A-Better-Commute
💻Start logging (or backlogging!) your trips on GoMassCommute: GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA

📸: Osman Rana, Wei Zeng

This Transit Thursday, learn about upcoming service changes to help you get around:
🚊 Green Line B Branch: Shuttle buses will replace service b/t Kenmore & Boston College stations from 7/17-28. Shuttles will not service Allston St, Griggs St, or Packard's Corner.
🚇 Red Line: Shuttle buses will replace trains b/t Quincy Center & Braintree stations from 7/22-23. Riders can use the Commuter Rail for FREE b/t Braintree & South Station instead by showing a CharlieCard/Ticket on board.

➡️ Learn more: mbta.com/alerts

Thanks for stopping by our Water Transportation Fair on Friday! Today, we're announcing the third photo contest for a $100 gift card to Alcove Boston🎉

Here's how you can win:
1️⃣ Snap a water transit related photo
2️⃣ Post your pics online with the hashtag . Have a private acct? Email them to [email protected]
3️⃣ Stay tuned to see if you've won! Photos from 7/17-7/23 will be entered for this week's prize

We're switching it up this Transit Thursday & inviting you to our Water Transportation Fair, happening TOMORROW 7/14!

Stop by to learn about the variety of water transportation routes cruising through Boston's Harbor & celebrate water transit with prizes, photo ops, & info on how to make the most of your ride.

📆: Friday, 7/14 @ 11-2 (Rain Date: 7/21)
📍: Christopher Columbus Park
➡️RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/water-transportation-fair-tickets-668356421047

Our team at A Better City is hiring! We're looking for a Manager, TMA Operations & Engagement.

➡️Learn more & apply today: tinyurl.com/abcishiring

Water Transit Month is still in full gear! The second photo contest for a FREE rental at Paddle Boston - Charles River Canoe & Kayak is here🛶

Here's how you can win:
1️⃣ Snap a water transit related photo
2️⃣ Post your pics online with the hashtag . Have a private acct? Email them to [email protected]
3️⃣ Stay tuned to see if you've won! Photos from 7/10-7/16 will be entered for this week's prize

Check out what's in store in July for our Bike Clinic Series ⚙🔧🚲

Get your wheels ready to roll from an expert mechanic from Velofix with a bike safety check, inspection, advice, and opportunity to book further individual service! After completing the initial inspection, you can expect the mechanic to make minor adjustments, adjust alignments as needed, oil bike components, and check for proper tire PSI inflation.

➡️ Learn more & sign up for a free 15-minute bike safety check up: tinyurl.com/abctma-bike-clinics

(P.S. Spots are still open for Monday's Fenway Bike Clinic & Thursday's South End Bike Clinic, so RSVP soon!)

ICYMI, the Sumner Tunnel Closure has started & will remain until 8/31! Plan ahead with MassDOT & Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA's transportation alternatives & learn more: Mass.gov/SumnerTunnel & MBTA.com/Sumner

This Transit Thursday, learn about the upcoming ⛔Sumner Tunnel Closure⛔, happening 7/5-8/31 & plan ahead with transportation alternatives brought to you by MassDOT & Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA!

🚊 The Blue Line will be FREE & the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line will be Zone 1A fares ($2.40)
⛴ The East Boston Ferry will be FREE & the Lynn + Winthrop Ferries will be Zone 1A fares ($2.40)
🚍 The 111, 112, 114, 116, 117 bus routes will be FREE
🚎 The SL1 will be FREE & the SL3 will be FREE at select stops (Airport, Bellingham Square, Box District, Chelsea, Eastern Avenue)
🚌 The Logan Express will have a 25% discount
✈️ Logan Airport will have a "Ticket to Skip (the TSA line)" for folks who arrive to the airport via water transportation

➡️ Learn more & get the full details: Mass.gov/SumnerTunnel & MBTA.com/Sumner

Happy ! You're invited to our Water Transportation Fair happening NEXT Friday. Swing on by for a ⛴ ferry fun⛴ time celebrating the best way to get around Boston! We'll be hosting photo ops, giving away prizes, & teaching you how to make the most of the water transportation options in the Harbor.

Join us, Lower Mystic TMA, Seaport TMA, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA, City of Boston, MassDOT, Encore Boston Harbor, the Seaport Ferryy, Bluebikes, & more!

📆: Friday 7/14 at 11 AM - 2 PM (Rain Date: 7/21)
📍: Christopher Columbus Park
➡️ Learn more: eventbrite.com/e/water-transportation-fair-tickets-668356421047

Happy Water Transit Month 🛳
Get on board & celebrate Water Transit with A Better City TMA, Lower Mystic TMA, & Seaport TMA:

1️⃣ Photo contests with exciting prizes: To enter, snap a photo of your ferry ride & tag . Private profile? Email your submission to [email protected]!

2️⃣ Water Transportation Fair on Friday, 7/14 11 AM - 2 PM (rain date: 7/21): Celebrate the best way to get around Boston with photo ops, prizes, & information from the MBTA, City of Boston, MassDOT, & more!

3️⃣ 2023 Boston Water Transportation routes Roundup: Learn about all of the active routes here: abctma.com/assets/images/toolkits/WTM2023-WaterTransitRoute-Roundup.pdf

➡️ Swipe to check out details for the FIRST photo contest! Snap a pic for a chance to win a $100 gift card to The Barking Crab!

🔗 Learn more: seaporttma.org/wtmboston

(P.S. Remember to log your trips on GoMassCommute.com/ABCTMA- earn points for your ferry rides!)

This Transit Thursday, learn about the upcoming ⛔Sumner Tunnel Closure⛔, happening 7/5-8/31 & plan ahead with transportation alternatives brought to you by MassDOT & Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA!

🚊 The Blue Line will be FREE & the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line will be Zone 1A fares ($2.40)
⛴ The East Boston Ferry will be FREE & the Lynn + Winthrop Ferries will be Zone 1A fares ($2.40)
🚍 The 111, 112, 114, 116, 117 bus routes will be FREE
🚎 The SL1 will be FREE & the SL3 will be FREE at select stops (Airport, Bellingham Square, Box District, Chelsea, Eastern Avenue)
🚌 The Logan Express will have a 25% discount
✈️ Logan Airport will have a "Ticket to Skip (the TSA line)" for folks who arrive to the airport via water transportation

➡️ Learn more & get the full details: Mass.gov/SumnerTunnel & MBTA.com/Sumner

A Better City TMA is looking for Ride Guides to lead a series of morning guided group commute rides for new riders!

Ride Guides must be available to lead 7-9AM in Wednesdays in August (8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23). Prior experience leading groups, road marshalling, & cycling experience in route neighborhoods a plus!

Compensation is $25/hour for 8-10 hours.

➡ Apply today: tinyurl.com/rideguideapp

Happy Transit Thursday! Learn about upcoming service changes (6/22-6/29) on the T & plan ahead:

🚊 Green Line: Service will be suspended b/t North Station - Government Center on 6/12-6/25
🚇 Orange Line: Service will bypass Haymarket in both directions on 6/12-6/25
🚊 Green Line: Shuttle buses will replace service b/t Union Square and Medford/Tufts and Government Center on 6/24-6/25. Please note that Haymarket will not be served by outbound shuttles.
🚇 Red Line: Shuttle buses will replace EVENING service b/t JFK/UMass & North Quincy from 8:45 PM on 6/26-6/29.
🛤 GLX Community Path: The path opened on 6/10 and provides key connections from Bedford to Cambridge to Boston!
🚇 Sumner Tunnel: Closures will be in effect from 7/5 - 8/31. Check out the MBTA's alternative options at mbta.com/sumner

➡️ Learn more: MBTA.com/alerts
📸: MBTA

Bicycle Film Festival, MassBike, & Greater Boston NEMBA are teaming up to bring you the premiere of The Engine Inside! The documentary showing is TOMORROW 6/22 at Brattle Theatre & brings you on a journey to learn about the world-changing potential of the bicycle 🚲

🎫 Get your tickets for the 7 PM or 9 PM showing on 6/22: eventbrite.com/e/the-engine-inside-boston-premiere-screening-tickets-637674620957

THE ENGINE INSIDE—is premiering in Boston on June 22! Join Bicycle Film Festival, MassBike, & Greater Boston NEMBA at Brattle Theatre.

This new documentary tells the story of six everyday people from all over the globe who reveal the unique power of the bicycle to change lives and build a better world.

There will be showings a 7pm & 9pm on June 22nd– so tell all your best bicycling buds and grab your tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engine-inside-boston-premiere-screening-tickets-637674620957

Be on the lookout for a promotion coming soon...🛳🌊

Join us, the Lower Mystic TMA, and the Seaport TMA for Water Transit Month in July! Celebrate Boston's water transportation options with a fair, contests, info to help you go, & more!

Happy Transit Thursday! Learn about upcoming service changes (6/15-6/22) on the T & plan ahead:

🚊 Green Line: Service will be suspended b/t North Station - Government Center on 6/12-6/25
🚇 Orange Line: Service will bypass Haymarket in both directions on 6/12-6/25
🚊 Green Line: Shuttle buses will replace service b/t Union Square and Medford/Tufts and Government Center on 6/17-6/18. Please note that Haymarket will not be served by outbound shuttles.
🚇 Red Line: Shuttle buses will replace EVENING service b/t JFK/UMass & North Quincy from 8:45 PM on 6/20-6/22.

➡️ Learn more: MBTA.com/alerts
📸: MBTA