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Blog, Carpooling

October is here, and the Car Care Council reminds us that it’s time to start preparing your vehicle for winter driving with Car Maintenance Month. To celebrate, we’ve put together…
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Blog, Carpooling

Hop in the car, head to the nearby park and ride, pick up your carpool, and crank up the music to start your day off on the right note! We’ve…
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Blog, Carpooling

Commuting to college can be a challenging experience for students. Between battling traffic, finding parking and the cost of gas, the daily drive can be stressful and costly. However, there’s…
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Blog, Carpooling, News

Summer brings warm weather, long days and a break from the regular school routine. For many families, this also means juggling various activities, camps and outings for the kids. Carpooling…
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Blog, News, Teleworking

Teleworking during the summer with kids at home can be a challenging but manageable experience. Here are some tips to help you balance work and family life effectively: 1. Set…
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Blog, News, Teleworking

Teleworking has become a mainstay in the modern work environment, providing flexibility and efficiency for employees around the world. To maximize productivity and maintain seamless communication, utilizing the right tools…
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Blog, Teleworking

Telecommuting offers the flexibility to work from the comfort of your home, but it also presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to balancing family responsibilities with work demands. Striking…
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Blog, Teleworking

In the era of teleworking, managing your time effectively is crucial for maintaining productivity and work-life balance. The flexibility of remote work can be both a blessing and a curse…
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In our fast-paced, stress-laden lives, finding an effective way to unwind and rejuvenate is more important than ever. While there are countless strategies to manage stress, one stands out for…
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Happy Bike Month! As you dust off your favorite set of two wheels to join us in celebrating Bike Month this May, it’s important to have a quick refresher of…
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MidPenRideShare is a free service operated by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission for residents, workers, commuters, and tourists in Virginia’s Middle peninsula (Counties of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews, and Middlesex and the towns of Tappahannock, Urbanna, and West Point).
The Commission has partnered with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and their Virginia-wide ConnectingVA program to provide free ridematching to find carpools, vanpools, and all forms of public transportation, trip planning, and information on park-and-ride lots, bike share services, electric vehicle charging stations, and rewards.