Public Transportation

Did you know that 135 million cars travel the nation’s streets every day?

Experts say that increased highway space doesn't ease the congestion either. In fact, the Central Artery Big Dig project will reduce the average commuter's driving time by only 36 seconds.

Let the Merrimack Valley TMA help you plan your Public Transportation route. To request a personalized commute option profile, email us.

Public Transportation helps alleviate traffic congestion, conserve energy, and reduce pollution by reducing the number of vehicles on the road. Best of all, it helps you save money. The use of public transportation can save a commuter thousands of dollars annually. The average public transit commuter spends between $300 and $1,600 a year, compared to the cost of owning and operating a car at $3,300 to $6,500 yearly. The average car uses more than seven times the energy of a public transit bus and more than eight times the amount of intercity railways.

 

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Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority
The MVRTA offers a monthly pass program for employees.
Call 978-469-1254 or visit www.MVRTA.com.

Lowell Regional Transit Authority
The LRTA offers corporate pass programs to meet your company’s needs.
For further information, contact Bob Edie @ 987-452-6161
or visit www.LRTA.com.

 
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Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
The MBTA offers a corporate pass program. With this program, employers purchase transit passes directly from the MBTA, then distribute the passes to employees. For more information, call 617-222-5218 or visit www.MBTA.com.

Remember, when you take advantage of Public Transportation you are also eligible for The Guaranteed Ride Home program.