NEWS & RESOURCES

Category: Blog

Three coworkers chatting and smiling during a carpool commute, building team bonds
Blog

When we think about ways to improve workplace culture, our minds often go straight to team-building retreats, office parties, or communication workshops. But what if one of the most powerful…
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Three coworkers smiling and shaking hands while carpooling together to work
Blog

We all know what happens in the carpool stays in the carpool. But what if those front-seat confessions, coffee-fueled rants, and deep morning chats actually help you climb the career…
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Coworkers gathered in a casual office breakroom setting, chatting and sharing lunch, with one person holding a mug that says “World’s Best Office.”
Blog

Starting a carpool at work sounds like a great idea—until you’re standing by the coffee machine, wondering how to ask your coworker to ride with you without making it weird….
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Green road sign reading "Rewards Just Ahead" under a blue sky with clouds
Blog

Looking for a fresh way to connect with new customers in your community? The MidPenRideShare program offers an easy (and free!) way for local businesses on the Middle Peninsula to…
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We want to hear from you! Middle Peninsula commuters are invited to take the 2025 survey for a chance to win a $250 VISA gift card
Blog, News

A new regional commuting survey reveals that more than one-third of Middle Peninsula residents are unhappy with their current travel arrangements, reinforcing the need for improved transportation alternatives and local…
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Coleman Bridge at sunset, a key route for Middle Peninsula commuters.
Blog

Whether you’re crossing the Coleman Bridge, heading into Gloucester, or commuting into the Richmond or Hampton Roads metro areas, the daily drive can add up — in time, cost, and…
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Two friends smiling and enjoying a carpool ride together on a sunny day.
Blog, Carpooling

Summer is the season of sunshine, community events, and making the most of every moment. Whether you’re heading to a local festival, planning a beach day, or commuting to work…
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Park and Ride lot sign on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia
Blog, Carpooling, News

Carpooling is one of the smartest ways to save money, reduce stress and lighten your environmental footprint—but did you know there’s an easy way to make it even more convenient?…
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Mother helping children buckle in to a car.
Blog, Carpooling, News

Summer break sounds relaxing…until you’re juggling drop-offs at camp, swim lessons, soccer practice and playdates—sometimes all before noon! If your calendar looks more like a puzzle than a vacation, it…
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Little girl sitting in back of family car loaded up with supplies for beach.
Blog, Carpooling, News

Summer on the Middle Peninsula is packed with sunshine, seafood and spontaneous adventures. From beach days at Gwynn’s Island to backyard BBQs with friends, there’s always somewhere to go. That’s…
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The Middle Peninsula Rideshare Commuter Services – MidPenRideShare – are provided by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission’s Transportation Demand Management Program in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. This program exists to assist persons who are seeking transportation alternatives to commuting within and from the Middle Peninsula area.