Did you
know that 135 million cars travel the nations 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, click
here.
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.
Bus
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 companys needs.
For further information, contact Bob Edie @ 987-452-6161 or visit www.LRTA.com.
Rail
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.