Commuting and Storm Preparedness

One of the issues with a long commute is what to do if stormy weather prevents you from getting home. (I assume if you can't get in, you sit home and watch the telly.) Make sure you have contact information for other commuters who take your route in as well as your route home. Many times a spouse will take a group to our cars. Sometimes we cab it to our cars and it's a good idea to keep a couple cab company phone numbers in your cell as well.
 
Also be sure to sign up for the Guaranteed Ride Home program. While it may not be available during a true storm emergency, it's great to have it as a backup. Sign-up is easy at www.commuterconnections.org or call 800-745-RIDE (7433).

 

Just in from MTA - Guaranteed Ride Home Reminder

Just in:
Do you carpool or vanpool, take transit, bike or walk to work at least twice weekly? You’re eligible for Guaranteed Ride Home!

If you experience a personal illness, family emergency or unscheduled overtime at work, Guaranteed Ride Home will get you home free in a taxi, rental car or transit up to four times per year. Sign-up is easy at commuterconnections.org or call 800-745-RIDE (7433).

With Guaranteed Ride Home, you’re home free!

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MTA Facebook page

New Page Alert: Info for First-time or New Riders

The past few weeks Gaithersburg got new MARC Riders. It seemed to me that a page with some highlights that a new commmuter would need to know was in order.

Check it out and let me know if there are other points to add.