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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.