For everyone:

You can take these two simple steps for clean air during the winter. The Federal Highway Administration recommends trip chaining and telecommuting as simple ways during the winter months to reduce air pollution from cars. Want to try trip chaining and save some gas? All you need to do is plan ahead, make a list of your errands, then combine 3 separate short trips into one.

Guaranteed Ride Home

Are you interested in ridesharing, taking transit, or biking to work, but are concerned about how to get home in an emergency? The Guaranteed Ride Home program, provided by Commuter Connections, MDOT, and MTA, provides a free ride home to commuters who carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work at least twice a week. People who register for this program, can take advantage of it up to 4 times annually. It can be used for personal illness, sick children, or employer-mandated unscheduled overtime. Some restrictions apply.

If you have questions, please call Commuter Connections at 1-800-745-RIDE.