Ridematching Program
Share a ride to work – save
money, benefit the environment, make new friends!
By signing up for
ridematching you will be matched with people who share a similar
commute to your own.
You don't have to commit to 5 days a week, you
can choose what’s right for you!
If you form your own carpool, let us know. Start
earning rewards - click here to sign-up for the Green
to Work Program.
The North Shore TMA coordinates with MassRIDES, the statewide travel
options program for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to expand the
range of potential carpool mates for our members.
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"I understand that carpooling is totally
voluntary. On
behalf of all my heirs, successors, or assigns, I hereby release
and hold harmless my employer, the North Shore Transportation
Management Association, and Northeast Transit Planning & Management
Corp. from any liability, claims, and demands of any kind whatsoever,
including but not limited to any personal injury, loss, theft,
or damage to my personal property, loss of income, and/or consequential
damages resulting from my voluntary participation in any form
of rideshare arrangement."
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How Do I Get Started?
Step 1: Find a match by viewing the current listings.
- If you see someone with a similar commute, send an email to
them and see if your hours and schedules match up.
- If you don't see a match, that’s okay. New registrants
sign up daily, and we'll notify you when someone joins who has
a similar commute.
Step 2: Earn points by logging your carpool activity.
- If you form your own carpool,let us know. Start earning rewards
- click here to sign-up for the Green
to Work Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Source: Massachusetts Executive Office
of Transportation)
How are Carpools Arranged?
Carpools can be arranged in one of the following ways:
- One person can drive, while the passengers contribute
only to gas and parking.
- Participants may alternate driving their car and
not exchange money.
- The carpool driver may pick up passengers at their
homes, or they may meet at a central location like a Park & Ride
Lot.
- Carpools can and do include family members.
- Collectively, the carpool participants make up the
rules and determine the schedule.
What are the Advantages of Carpooling?
- Less stress commuting to and from work
- Financial savings due to shared commuting costs.
Less need for parking
- More free time for riders to read and relax
- Eligibility to travel in a HOV lane so trips may
take less time
- Less pollution due to fewer auto emissions
- Save on tolls
Tips to Successful Carpooling:
- Determine Your Route and Schedule. Establish the
morning pickup point(s) and designate a place(s) to meet for the
trip home.
- Draw Up a Schedule for Driving Responsibilities.
If all members of your carpool alternate driving, decide among
yourselves if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly or monthly
basis.
- Establish A Method for Reimbursing Driving Expenses.
If the members of your carpool do not share the driving equally,
come to an understanding of how the costs will be shared and agree
on payment dates.
- Be Punctual. Decide how long the driver is expected
to wait.
- Establish Policies. Smoking or non smoking; music
and volume; food or drinks. Your carpool will have a better chance
of success if possible irritants are discussed initially.
- Make Carpooling Serve One Purpose. If it is for
commuting to and from work, do not let it become a shopping or
errand service.
- Establish a Chain of Communication. If a driver
is ill, or will not be going to work one day, an alternate driver
should be notified to ensure that other members or the carpool
will have a ride.
- Drive Carefully and Keep the Vehicle in Good Repair.
This includes keeping the vehicle clean and safe. There are others
involved; eliminate excessive speed and reckless maneuvers.
- Respect Your Fellow Carpooler's Wishes. Especially
in the morning when some people like a time of quiet.
What if you carpool to work and your child gets sick or you have
to work late?
The North Shore TMA offers a FREE
Guaranteed Ride Home for those
who
carpool, vanpool, use public transit, bike or walk to work at least
2 days per week.
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