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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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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

Middle Peninsula residents are invited to participate in a brief survey designed to strengthen and expand regional commuting options through the MidPenRideShare program. Now open, the 25-question online survey takes…
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Blog, News, Teleworking

A hybrid work arrangement is no longer a perk—it’s a core part of how many organizations operate, recruit and retain talent. But without clear guidelines, hybrid work can quickly lead…
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Blog, News, Teleworking

10 easy ways to stay focused, connected, and on track—wherever you work A hybrid work arrangement can be a great fit—but only when you have the right routines and tools…
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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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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.