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Blog, News, Teleworking

What if your flexible schedule could earn you more than just a better work-life balance? For hybrid and remote workers across the Middle Peninsula, it can — through ConnectingVA, a…
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New telework center in King and Queen county
Blog, Employer Resources, News, Teleworking

Hybrid work lives or dies on leadership. The schedules and tools matter, but what really holds a hybrid team together is clear expectations, consistent communication, and trust. Get those right…
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Blog, News, Teleworking

Hybrid work sounds simple. A few days at home, a few in the office. But making it feel focused and balanced takes a little intention. Without a routine, remote days…
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New telework center in King and Queen county.
Blog, Employer Resources, News, Teleworking

Hybrid work isn’t a temporary experiment anymore. For a lot of employers, some mix of on-site and remote work is simply how the team operates now. But “figuring it out…
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Sailboat on the York River in Virginia by the George P. Coleman Bridge
Blog, News

Each year, the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) surveys regional commuters about their daily travel habits — and the 2026 results tell a familiar story: residents are still overwhelmingly…
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Blog, Teleworking

So you’ve decided to work a hybrid schedule. Maybe even totally remote. You’ve even already signed up for the ConnectingVA app through MidPenRideShare and are logging all the days and…
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Blog, Teleworking

At some point, most hybrid workers look around their home office setup and think one of two things. It’s either “why didn’t I do this sooner?” or “I spent how…
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Blog, News, Teleworking

Practical leadership tips for strong performance—without micromanaging A successful hybrid work culture isn’t built on tracking hours or constant check-ins. It’s built on trust, clear expectations and consistent communication. For…
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Foster Park and Ride at 14384 John Clayton Highway in Mathews County.
Blog, Carpooling, News, Vanpooling

If you’ve ever considered carpooling but didn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. That’s exactly what Park and Ride lots are for—making it easier to connect with others, cut…
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Blog, Carpooling, News, Teleworking, Vanpooling

Looking for an easier way to carpool, vanpool or plan your commute? ConnectingVA, the app that powers MidPenRideShare, is a free platform that helps you find carpooling matches, track your…
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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.