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Green Streets has many exciting opportunities for those interested in sponsoring or partnering with us.
Partner with us
Green Streets has many exciting opportunities for those interested in sponsoring or partnering with us.
Partner with us
Green Streets has many exciting opportunities for those interested in sponsoring or partnering with us.
Partner with us
Green Streets has many exciting opportunities for those interested in sponsoring or partnering with us.
Transportation Resources
The MBTA
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MBTA Schedules and Maps
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Check out these deals to save you money:
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And more!
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Stay up-to-date on rules for bringing your bike on the commuter rail
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Check out these MBTA guides that explain accessible travel on the bus, subway, or commuter rail
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Plan your accessible trip with Ride Match, the MBTA online Trip Planner, or by phone
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Take a free training course to learn how to independently travel on the MBTA
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The Ride provides a shared-ride service for those that cannot use the T or the bus
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Take a look at reduced fares for seniors and people with disabilities
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Check out this subway guide & get to know the Green, Orange, Red, and Blue Line
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These apps track real-time T schedules and help you plan your route (Transit, Google Maps, Citymapper)
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Need a Charlie Card? Here is a list of where you can get a blank card (for free!)
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Know when and where you can bring your bike on the T
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Don't use the bus often? Check out the MBTA's beginner's guide to taking the bus
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Apps like Transit, Google Maps, and Citymapper can track real-time bus arrivals or locate the nearest bus stop to you
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Plus, one transfer to another bus or subway train is free when you pay with a Charliecard!
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Watch this video on how to load your bike on the bus
Walking, Biking, & Carpooling
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Explore walking maps by neighborhood from Walk Boston
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Or MAPC trail maps for cycling, walking and hiking in MA
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Here are some safety tips for pedestrians
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Mix it up! Combine walking with other modes, like public transit or biking
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Always wanted to bike but not sure where to start? Check out these classes for all levels (CyclingSavvy, Bicycle Riding School in Somerville, Women Bike!)
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Make sure to know the rules of the road, tips for staying safe, and biking in cold weather.
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Stay up-to-date on rules for parking your bike in Boston & bringing your bike on the T or Commuter Rail
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Watch this video on how to load your bike on the bus
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Don't own a bike? Check out BlueBikes, their suggestions for popular bike routes, and a real-time BlueBike station availability map
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Make it social! Learn to ride with Bike Buddy, join a group ride with Critical Mass Boston (last Friday of the month), or sign up for an Urban AdvenTour
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Bay State Commute: find others who share your commute & get started carpooling
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Or try the tripBuddy App to connect with drivers and riders within your same social network (work, community, club etc.) Manages gas payments and car maintenance after each trip.
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Ridj-It: "an adventure carpool platform that brings people to cool activities and events beyond the city limits by connecting riders and drivers"
Resources
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Riders' Transportation Access Group (R-TAG)
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Transit is Essential
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City or town-based groups such as:
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Somerville Bike Committee
Massachusetts and Beyond
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The AMTRAK connects you to over 500 destinations throughout North America
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NARP, Rail Passengers Association is an advocacy organization working to "improve and expand conventional intercity passenger train service"
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Waze Carpool: join others driving along your same route with the carpool option in the Waze app
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Turo: "Book unforgettable cars from local hosts around the world." Individuals can list their cars for rent with Turo and renters can choose the car they'd like based on the kind of car, cost, and location
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ZipCar: "the world's leading car sharing network. We give you on demand access to drive cars by the hour or the day in cities, airports, and campuses, around the globe."
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Getaround: You can list your car for travelers to rent out and for you to earn extra cash when you're not using your car
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Warm Showers: "a free worldwide hospitality exchange for touring cyclists"
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Bicycle Benefits: a nationwide program where cyclists can get discounts from businesses in their area by buying and displaying a sticker on their helmet
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Bicycle Adventure Club: "a non-profit bicycle touring club for serious cyclists ... Members volunteer to create and lead a variety of bicycle tours, both domestic and foreign for each other."
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Adventure Cycling Association: a non-profit organization with the mission to "inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle." They run a number of programs including guided tours and making cycling maps for the Adventure Cycling Route Network.
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GotoBus: An inter-city bus ticket booking platform offering affordable bus tickets. They provide over 7,500 bus schedules covering more than 350 destinations in North America and Europe
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Let's Skedaddle: a bus pooling technology that lets you build a bus route and let others who are interested in the same destination join in
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Green Tortoise: a bus tour company that offers adventure trips across the US, including to Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and Alaska! They also run two hostels, located in San Francisco and Seattle
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Wanderu: their website and free app let you search the itineraries of many of the biggest bus and train companies throughout North America and Europe to help you find the cheapest, shortest routes for your upcoming inter-city trip