NEWS & RESOURCES

Category: Carpooling

A group of women wearing sunglasses have fun while driving a convertible
Blog, Carpooling

While not all of us can realistically carpool or ride a bike to work, we can still find ways to change our driving habits to support a cleaner, healthier environment….
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A woman looks at her phone in the backseat of a car
Blog, Carpooling, Vanpooling

Liven up your car or van pool by adding in some fun from one of several apps that can spice up the same old ride to and from work. Before…
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A woman checks her cellphone while working on her laptop
Blog, Carpooling, News, Teleworking

When you go green during your commute to and from work, you save on gas and wear and tear on your vehicle. You reduce your carbon footprint. If you choose…
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traffic jam in a city street road
Blog, Carpooling, News

We can’t promise a smooth commute to and from work at peak hours. But by arming yourself with as much information as possible, you can do your best to avoid…
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Sign for Student Drop off and Pick Up Area against brick wall
Blog, Carpooling, News

Organizing a carpool when the kiddos go back to school is not just a green idea. In addition to saving on gas and wear on your car, it gives you…
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Lights on a police car flashing red and blue
Blog, Carpooling, News

Move over. We’re not talking about making room for another on the couch. Move over when you’re on the road when you see blinking lights. Lots of drivers aren’t aware…
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A man and a woman talk while driving in a car
Blog, Carpooling, Employer Resources

Chances are you stay in your lane as it relates to how your employees get to work. But with skyrocketing fuel costs and all of us needing to do our…
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Graphic for a "How do you get to work?" survey
Blog, Carpooling, News, Teleworking, Transit

Take a new MidPenRideShare survey and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $250 VISA gift card. The 25-question survey that asks about your commuting habits takes just…
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A woman turns the volume up on her car radio while driving
Blog, Carpooling

If you’re sharing a ride to work, chances are you keep the music low if it’s on at all. Even if everybody is similar in age, it’s hard to find…
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A man works on his cellphone and laptop in the backseat of a car
Blog, Carpooling

You’re not driving to work, you’re carpooling or if you prefer, ride sharing. Save gas. Earn rewards. Save wear and tear on your car. And think about this. If you’re…
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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.