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Transportation Resources
for
Boston Red Sox
(Full Time Employees)
33 Broad Street T: 617-502-6251
Suite 300 F: 617-502-6236
Boston, MA 02109 Www.abctma.com
Commuter Services—Commuter Solutions
2. Table of Contents
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ABC TMA Commuter Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 3
Biking Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 4
Area Transit map with walking distances……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 5
WalkBoston walking routes with distances…………………………………………………………………………………………. ………Page 6
Employee Origins Map…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 7
Transportation Resources by City/Town………………………………………………………………………………………………………Pages 8-9
Private Bus Carriers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 10
Car-sharing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Area Transit Map………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 12
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3. Find Your Way
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Questions about your commute? The following packet will provide you with valuable information to assist you in
planning your commute to work. The Boston Red Sox is a member of A Better City Transportation Management Associ-
ation (ABC TMA), a non-profit organization working to address employee commute and transportation issues in the
downtown, Back Bay, Fenway, Kenmore and Allston/Brighton areas of Boston in order to improve congestion, air quali-
ty, and livability. Through ABC TMA all employees are eligible to participate in the following programs and services:
Guaranteed Ride Home Program: Don’t get stranded at work! The Guaranteed Ride Home program allows all
employees that take the bus, subway, commuter rail, boat, carpool, vanpool, bike or walk to work to re-
ceive a free Guaranteed Ride Home in the event of an emergency or unscheduled overtime.
Ridematching: Ever wonder if there was a neighbor you could share the ride into work with? The ABC TMA
uses NuRide a web-based ridematching system to match member employees with other employees com-
muting into the Boston area who are interested in sharing a ride.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Incentive Program: “Work out to Work” is ABC TMA’s program providing incentives and
safety training to employees who bike or walk to work. Participants submit estimated miles each month in
the program and are then entered to win monthly prize packages.
Vanpool Seat Subsidy Program: ABC TMA offers financial assistance to those employees interested in forming a
vanpool or any drive alone commuters who joins one of the VRIDE vanpools already serving the downtown
area. Looking to join an existing vanpool or starting a new vanpool? See VRIDE’s new and easy to use web-
site at: www.vride.com
Carpool Subsidy Program: ABC TMA provides assistance to new carpools by covering a portion of the cost of
fuel (up to $35) for six months.
Express Bus/Commuter Boat Subsidy Program: The “Express Yourself” program provides $100 per month for
three months to employees currently driving alone into work, if they agree to use an MBTA Express Bus,
Private Bus Carrier, or MBTA Commuter Boat.
Construction/Traffic Advisories: Keep up to date on all area roadway construction projects that may affect you
or your employees commutes. ABC TMA sends out electronic notices and updates from MassDOT, MBTA,
City of Boston, and other agencies. Like us on Facebook for the latest news and events.
These are just a sample of the services provided by the ABC TMA. For a full listing of services please visit the ABC TMA
website at www.abctma.com.
If you would like additional information on the services provided by the ABC TMA please contact ABC TMA at 617-502-
6251.
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Suite 300 F: 617-502-6236
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4. Biking Information
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Bike Parking at Fenway:
There are 12 bicycle racks near Fenway Park provided by the City of Boston. The racks can be found at 40 Yawkey Way and 82 Landsdowne Street.
Hubway Stations:
Hubway is Boston’s bike sharing system with 60 stations and 600 bicycles throughout the greater Boston area ,Rent a bike near your home or office
and pedal your way to the next lunch meeting, errand or shopping trip, or to visit friends and family. The cost of your membership includes unlimited
rides under 30 minutes and longer rides incur additional usage fees. A Hubway station is located at Yawkey and Boylston St.
MassCommute Bicycle Challenge
Form a Boston Red Sox team and compete during this yearly bicycle challenge held during Bay State Bike Week, on the third week of May. Partici-
pants can log commute miles, fitness miles, and errands run by bicycle. The winning team with the most miles and the individual s with the most
miles logged are recognized during the Bike Bash, held the following week, all participants who attend the Bike Bash will also have the opportunity to
win great prizes including a new bike! ABC TMA hosts free breakfast tune-ups during Bay State Bike Week.
Bike Fridays
During the summer months, join Boston Bikes at City Hall for Bike Fridays. 2012 dates are: Aug 31th. Sign up for a bike convoy departing from various
neighborhoods and meet up at City Hall plaza for a free breakfast and bike expo. Convoys start in Dorchester, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brighton,
Newton, Belmont, Lexington and Cambridge/Somerville.
Hub on Wheels
During the last Sunday of September, the City of Boston organizes a bike ride through the City of Boston known as Hub on Wheels which starts and
ends at City Hall Plaza. Participants can choose routes of 10, 30, or 50 miles through various neighborhoods of Boston. This is a family-friendly event
and concludes with a block party with food, music, and an expo. ABC TMA members are encouraged to register as a team as well.
Bike Commuting Tips
If you are new to biking, map out a route first, a good website is: mapmyride and test ride your route on the weekend, the Charles
River path is a great route for beginners
Read up on common bicycle accidents so you can know how to avoid them; see our tips for biking safety
Find a bike that you are comfortable with, an upright road bike with built in chain guards, fenders, and rear racks are great for com-
muting but any bike you are comfortable riding will do
You don’t need to be outfitted like Lance Armstrong to bike to work; many people wear their work clothes if their commute is short
and don’t sweat a lot, others wear work out clothes and bring their work clothes on their bike or leave in the office ahead of time
Always wear reflective gear and make sure your bike has a front and rear light
Look out for bike safety and commuting workshops from ABC TMA
Make sure to properly lock your bike frame and rear tire (if it has a quick release) to something secure
33 Broad Street 4 T: 617-502-6251
Suite 300 F: 617-502-6236
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North Station
South Station
Yawkey Station Back Bay Station
Red Sox
Kenmore Station
Walking Distances from Transit to 4 Yawkey Way
North Station (Orange/Green Line/Commuter Rail—-> =Boston Red Sox= 2.7 miles, 58 minute walk
South Station (Red Line, Commuter Rail ) —-> =Boston Red Sox= 2.4 miles, 48 minute walk
Park Street Station (Red Line) —-> =Boston Red Sox= 2 miles, 43 minute walk
Kenmore Station (Green Line) —-> Boston Red Sox= .3 miles, 6 minute walk
Fenway Station (Green Line)—-> Boston Red Sox= .4 miles, 8 minute walk
Copley Station (Busses/Green Line) —-> Boston Red Sox= 1.3miles, 25 minute walk
Back Bay Station (Orange Line) —-> Boston Red Sox= 1.4 miles, 29 minute walk
Yawkey Station (Commuter Rail) —-> Boston Red Sox= 500 feet , 1 minute walk
Get Rewarded for Walking & Biking
A Better City TMA’s “Workout to Work” program provides incentives and safety training to employees
who bike or walk to work and/or transit. For additional information on the program please visit:
http://www.abctma.com/programs/workout.htm
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Suite 300 F: 617-502-6236
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67. Employee Origins
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A large number of Red Sox employees live within the inner-core of the Boston Region, which will make public transit via
the MBTA and MBCR commuter rail the most attractive options for commuting into work. For employees living outside
of 128 and/or 495, opportunities may exist for forming carpools amongst co-workers.
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33 Broad Street T: 617-502-6251
Suite 300 F: 617-502-6236
Boston, MA 02109 Www.abctma.com
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The following table displays travel information for the towns with the highest employment rate based on home zip code. The end
destination for all trips was listed as 4 Yawkey Way. If you do not see your home town listed, contact the TMA directly by email or
phone (617-502-6251) for further commuter planning assistance. Please note that the below options are merely suggestions and
should not be considered the only ways to travel into work. For the most accurate travel assistance for public transit based on your
home address, we suggest using the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) “Trip Planner” which can be located on the MBTA
home page: www.mbta.com. The “Trip Planner” will aggregate options that combine, bus, subway and commuter rail.
Boston Metro MBTA/MBCR (Commuter Rail)
Area For employees traveling in from the cities listed to the left, the best advice is to use the MBTA Trip
Planner to find the best combination of commuter options.
Encompassing cities of: Bicycle routes from these towns can be located via Google Maps, or map a route via MapMyRun.com a
Boston, Brookline, Chest- safe route if you are new to cycling is to follow the Charles River Path.
nut Hill, Brighton, W.
Roxbury., Charlestown,
Somerville.
BICYCLE:
All the way using the Paul Dudley White Bike Path- ~ 7 miles or 40 minutes.
MBCR:
Fitchburg/S. Acton Line: Belmont Station to North Station switch to MBTA Green Line subway to
Belmont Kenmore Station
Peak time AM from Belmont: 6:30, 7:17, 8:37
Peak time PM from North Station: 4:50, 5:40, 6:25
Bicycle:
Bicycle all the way to Kenmore Square ~ 12 miles each way
MBTA Bus/ Subway:
Braintree MBTA Red Line: Braintree to Park Street, switch to MBTA Green Line subway to Kenmore Station
#225, #236, #238 to MBTA Red Line: Quincy Center to Park Street switch to MBTA Green Line
subway to Kenmore Station.
33 Broad Street 8 T: 617-502-6251
Suite 300 F: 617-502-6236
Boston, MA 02109 Www.abctma.com
Commuter Services—Commuter Solutions9. Transportation Resources
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The following table displays travel information for the towns with the highest employment rate based on home zip code. The end
destination for all trips was listed as 4 Yawkey Way. If you do not see your home town listed, contact the TMA directly by email or
phone (617-502-6251) for further commuter planning assistance. Please note that the below options are merely suggestions and
should not be considered the only ways to travel into work. For the most accurate travel assistance for public transit based on your
home address, we suggest using the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) “Trip Planner” which can be located on the MBTA
home page: www.mbta.com. The “Trip Planner” will aggregate options that combine, bus, subway and commuter rail.
MBCR:
Framingham/Worcester Line: Natick to Yawkey Station
Peak time AM (from Natick): 6:50, 7:30, 8:05
Natick
Peak time PM (from Yawkey): 4:38, 5:21, 5:46
MBCR:
Providence/Stoughton: Sharon to Back Bay Station walk to MBTA Green Line to Kenmore Station
Providence/Stoughton: Sharon to South Station Red Line change to Green Line at Park Street Station
to Kenmore Station
Sharon Peak time AM (from Sharon): 6:04, 6:48, 7:13, 7:35, 7:34, 8:14
Peak time PM (from South Station): 4:35, 5:00, 5:40, 5:40, 6:10, 6:50
Bicycle :
All the way using Paul Dudley White Bike Path ~ 8 miles/ 40 minutes
MBCR:
Framingham/Worcester Line: Newtonville to Yawkey Station
Peak time AM (from Newtonville): 6:10, 7:15, 7:55, 8:30/
Watertown Peak time PM (from Yawkey): 4:38, 5:21, 6:43
MBTA Bus
Express Bus #502 from Watertown Yard to St. James & Dartmouth Street, change to Green line at
Copley to Kenmore Square, or walk 1.5 miles.. AM Peak times every 7 minutes beginning at 6:45am.
PM peak times every 12 minutes beginning at 4:25pm until 6:15 PM.
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The Coach Company - Plaistow, NH, Newburyport, Peabody, Haverhill
Phone Number: 603-382-6623
Web Site: www.coachco.com
Stops in: Plaistow NH, Newburyport, Haverhill, Groveland, Georgetown, Boxford, Topsfield, Peabody, Boston
Plymouth & Brockton Bus - Plymouth, Kingston, Rockland, Duxbury, Marshfield
Phone Number: 508-746-0378
Web Site: www.p-b.com
Stops in: Plymouth, Kingston, Duxbury, Marshfield, Rockland, Boston
H & L Bloom, Inc. – Easton, Raynham, Taunton, West Bridgewater
Phone Number: 508-822-1991
Web Site: www.bloombus.com
Stops in: Taunton, Raynham, Easton, Bridgewater, Brockton, Boston
Bus Schedules & Maps
Looking for an MBTA bus that services your area? Visit the MBTA website at www.mbta.com where you can
enter your address to see all nearby bus routes.
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Car Sharing is a model of car rental where you can rent a vehicle for a short period of time,
often by the hour. It provides an instant access to a network of cars throughout the city, 24
hours-a-day, paying-per-trip, without commitment or inconvenience.
Now, ABC TMA employees can qualify for discounts through the TMA’s Zipcar for Business
account.
ABC TMA members use car sharing to conduct business, and receive discounted rates as well as discounted mem-
bership fees.
About Zipcar:
To use Zipcars, employees simply reserve the vehicle online, walk to the vehicle location, hold your Zipcard over the
card reader, and drive away.
Each reservation includes the cost of gas, parking, insurance and mileage.
Reserve minutes or months in advance.
Zipcar business members also take advantage of discounted membership & driving rates on over 1000 cars (in over
20 makes and models) strategically parked all over the Boston area.
Your membership includes use of the 6,500+ Zipcars in Boston, NYC, DC, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Seat-
tle, Portland, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Atlanta, Providence, Los Angeles, Baltimore and more to come.
How to register:
To become a Zipcar Member, please take a minute to fill out the application online at: www.zipcar.com/abctma
Be sure to have your license information and your credit card ready to complete the application. You do not need to
enter an Employee ID number.
If you are currently or were previously a Zipcar member or need application assistance or have account questions,
please contact ABC TMA.
Your Discounts:
Consumer annual fee: $60; your Z4B annual fee: $25
Consumer application fee: $25; your Z4B application fee: $0
Check the current rates at: http:www.zipcar.com/boston/business/check-rates
Z4B rates do not include the BMWs or convertibles. Consumer rates apply on the weekend (Friday 11:01PM through
Monday 12AM).
Car Locations near Red Sox/ Fenway Park
1330 Boylston Street– 3 vehicles
BU East/Granby– 3 vehicles
Landmark Center/Fenway T– 2 vehicles
St. Mary’s /Monmouth– 4 vehicles
Trilogy– 8 vehicles
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Subway & Commuter Rail
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