NEWS & RESOURCES

Category: Blog

Two women talk while using a laptop in the backseat of a car
Blog, Carpooling, Employer Resources, News

Asking your boss about creating a carpooling incentive is a great idea! Here’s a suggested approach: Schedule a Meeting: Request a meeting with your boss. You can send an email…
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Santa Claus sitting behind the wheel of a small red car
Blog, News

The holiday season brings about a special kind of hustle and bustle as people eagerly make their way to reunite with loved ones or embark on a well-deserved vacation. Commuting…
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A man gives a thumbs-up while driving a car
Blog, Carpooling

In today’s fast-paced world, finding sustainable and cost-effective ways to commute is becoming increasingly important. Carpooling is a fantastic solution that not only reduces your carbon footprint but also puts…
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A woman meditates in the trunk of her car
Blog, Carpooling

Carpooling, often associated with economic savings and environmental benefits, offers another compelling advantage that is sometimes overlooked—the positive impact it can have on our health. Read on to explore the…
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A street sign that reads "Reserved Parking - Carpool Parking Only"
Blog, Carpooling

In a world where the price of gasoline changes on the regular and environmental conversations continue, carpooling emerges as a beacon of hope for both personal finance and sustainable living….
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Two women carpool to work
Blog, Carpooling

In an era where climate change continues to top headlines and traffic congestion frustrates commuters, carpooling continues to emerge as a simple yet powerful solution. Carpooling, the practice of sharing…
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A man in a business suit gets on his bike to go to work
Blog

It’s a great time of year to be outdoors, ideal for biking around the neighborhood. Did you ever think about cycling to work? May is Bike to Work month. The…
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A group of businesspeople smile while carpooling together
Blog, Carpooling

I can’t carpool to work. What if I’m the passenger and the driver has to leave early for an emergency? Or what if I’m the driver and my boss makes…
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A man works on his laptop while his dog sits on the floor beside him
Blog, Teleworking

It’s no surprise that one of the chief reasons employees embrace telework relates to savings. Without a commute, they save on both time and gas as well as wardrobe and…
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A laptop on a table next to a sign that reads "Work from home"
Blog, Teleworking

With gas prices nearing $5 a gallon (as of this writing in June 2022), your commute to work is becoming a bigger headache than it used to be. Joining a…
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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.