table of contents - Chestnut Hill Square

TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Chestnut Hill Square is dedicated to the implementation of a Trip Reduction
Plan in order to reduce automobile travel and parking demands through our
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program. The benefits of an
effective TDM program include less congestion on the roadways, improved
air quality, reduced parking demands and health benefits through walking
and bicycling.
Chestnut Hill Square is committed to the implementation of the TDM
Program to include the following measures:
TDM PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
ROUTE 128 BUSINESS COUNCIL:
DANH PHAM
Public Safety Director
617.795.5999
dpham@usisecurity.com
781.890.0093 press 5
http://128bc.org/
CARPOOL
A coordinated rideshare program is offered to employees and coordinated by
the TDM Program Coordinator and Route 128 Business Council. Information
regarding available carpool/rideshare programs is available thru
http://transaction.vivacommute.com/. Please refer to the attached carpool
signup sheet, MassRIDES program information and MassRIDES Emergency
Ride Home (ERH) Guidelines.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Chestnut Hill Square is easily accessible via public transportation. The MBTA
bus stop for Bus 60 is located at 280 Boylston Street. The MBTA Green Line, D
Train for Chestnut Hill Station, is just 0.9 miles away. Please refer to the
attached bus and subway schedules and fare information.
Visit
www.mbta.com for additional details. In addition, the “guaranteed-ridehome” program policy will apply to employees that commute by public
transportation.
BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Chestnut Hill Square provides bicycle parking for a total of 36 bicycles: 20
weather protected bicycle spaces and 16 outside bicycle spaces. Please refer
to the attached site plan for bicycle rack locations. In addition, the
“guaranteed-ride-home” program policy will apply to employees that bicycle
to work.
PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS
Internal sidewalks and pathways are available at Chestnut Hill Square, with
wheelchair ramps and crosswalks for barrier free access to pedestrian
crossings. In addition, the “guaranteed-ride-home” program policy will
apply to employees that walk to work.
ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS
Chestnut Hill Square encourages employers to provide alternative work
arrangements, such as flex time, compressed workweek and telecommuting
for eligible employees.
OPERATIONAL TRIP-REDUCTION MEASURES
Employers are encouraged to offer direct-deposit of paychecks and include
appropriately equipped lunchrooms if viable.
GUARANTEED-RIDE-HOME PROGRAM
A “guaranteed-ride-home” program will be provided through the Route 128
Business Council for employees that participate in a registered car/vanpool,
use public transportation, walk or bicycle to the site for emergencies that may
arise during the workday.
The “guaranteed-ride-home” program is
coordinated by the TDM Program Coordinator and implemented through the
Route 128 Business Council. In the event of an emergency, registered
participants simply take a taxi, transit or rented car home. Following an
emergency ride, one must submit a request (with receipts) for reimbursement
at www.commute.com. Please refer to the attached listing of local taxi
vendors.
TDM MONITORING PROGRAM
In order to document the success of the trip reduction program, the TDM
Program Coordinator, by and through the Route 128 Business Council, will
conduct an annual survey of employee participation in the program. The
results of the survey is made available to the City of Newton and will be used,
in part, to develop additional strategies as may be necessary to increase and
expand participation in the Trip Reduction Program. Please be prepared to
cooperate with surveying requests as they are received.
INFORMATION POSTING
Further information is available at the Information Desk and thru the TDM
Coordinator and Public Safety Department. Each Tenant will receive a packet
to post in a centrally located area for employee viewing.
TransAction Associates, Inc.
Carpool Sign-up!
Sign up to get into the program!
Date: __________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Department: __________________________________________________________________
Start Location: _________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________
Schedule:
Day
Date
Scheduled
Hours
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
The MassRIDES Management staff will work to find you the proper match!
You will be contacted once a match is made.
Please refer to transaction.vivacommute.com for more information.
Friday
Saturday
ERH Guidelines
Emergency Ride Home Guidelines
MassRIDES Emergency Ride Home (ERH)
program supports commuters who
commute green with a free ride if an
unexpected emergency arises. It is our
version of “commuter insurance” for those
who regularly carpool, take transit, bicycle,
walk or vanpool to work. Participants simply
take a taxi, transit or rental car in the event
of an emergency, submit a reimbursement
request afterwards, and MassRIDES will
reimburse the individual for the cost of
getting home.
How to Get There:
 Taxi – typically the quickest and most
convenient option
 Transit – if timely service is provided
between origin/destination
 Rental Car - if the trip is more than 20
miles away and time allows for rental
process
Who Can Use ERH:
An individual must be enrolled in ERH and
commute by carpool, vanpool, transit, bicycle, or walking at least twice per week and
on the day of program use. The individual
must also be an employee of a participating
MassRIDES employer partner worksite that
is registered for ERH.
Steps to Follow When an Emergency Arises:
1. Arrange for emergency transportation
(transit, taxi, or rental car)
2. Take the trip and pay for the emergency
ride – make certain to keep the receipt
3. Submit request for reimbursement
Qualified Emergencies:
 Unexpected personal illness/emergency
 Unexpected family illness/emergency
 Carpool leaves due to an illness/
emergency
 Unexpected mandatory overtime
Please note the following do not qualify as
emergencies:
 Rides to work
 Personal errands or pre-planned
appointments during the workday
 Scheduled overtime
 On-the-job injury
 Weather-related events
 Transit system delays/failure
 Vehicle failure
 Building closings
 Shift times that end outside of transit
service hours
Acceptable Destinations:
 Home
 Park and Ride lot or transit station
where a vehicle is parked
 Child’s school or day care
 Medical facility
 Interim stops are accepted if they are
part of the emergency (e.g. child’s
school then home)
ERH Trip Allowance:
An individual can submit up to four (4)
reimbursement requests per calendar year.
Reimbursement Details:
Following an emergency ride, an individual
uses MassRIDES’ online system at
www.commute.com to submit a reimbursement request. The receipt must be scanned
and attached and information filled in
completely. The individual’s employer is
required to approve the request. Following
employer and MassRIDES approval, the
individual will receive a check within three
weeks.
Additional guidelines & restrictions:
Rental car use: Reimbursement covers a 24hour economy/compact rental; individual
must be able to access a rental car facility or
use a no-cost pick-up service; individual must
meet standard requirements of the rental
car provider; individual is responsible for
insurance, fuel costs, and any expenses exceeding 24-hour limit
Eligibility: Students are not eligible for
guaranteed ride home; an individual must
be a paid employee
Register for ERH at
www.commute.com
August 30, 2014– December 26, 2014
Serving:
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The Mall at Chestnut Hill
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Brookline Village
Longwood Medical Area
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Beth Israel Medical Area
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fenway
Green Line
Information 617.222.3200 · 1.800.392.6100
(TTY) 617.222.5146 · www.mbta.com
August 30, 2014– December 26, 2014
Serving:
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The Mall at Chestnut Hill
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Brookline Village
Longwood Medical Area
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Beth Israel Medical Area
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fenway
Green Line
Information 617.222.3200 · 1.800.392.6100
(TTY) 617.222.5146 · www.mbta.com
Subway Fares & Passes
The T subway system comprises the
Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and even
part of the Silver Line. Riders can travel
anywhere on the system in any direction
for the same low fare.
CHARLIECARD
$2.10
FREE transfer to Local Bus
DISCOUNTED transfer to Express Bus
One Transfer valid within two hours of
paying our fare.
CHARLIETICKET/
CASH-ON-BOARD
$2.65
MONTHLY LINKPASS
$75/month
Valid on Subway plus Local Bus.
DAY/WEEK LINKPASS
$12.00 for 1 day
$19.00 for 7 days
Valid on Subway, Local
Bus, Commuter Rail Zone 1A, and
Inner-Harbor Ferry and only if
purchased on a CharlieTicket.
SENIORS AND PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES
(BLIND PERSONS RIDE FOR
FREE)
STUDENTS
(JUNIOR HIGH AND
HIGH SCHOOL)
$1.05/ride
$29/month
Valid on Local Bus and Subway.
Requires a Senior/TAP ID or Blind
Access Card.
$1.05/ride
$26/month, 7-day validity
$26/month for 5-day
(Monday-Friday) only
Valid on Bus, Subway, Express
Bus, and Commuter Rail Zones 1,
1A, and 2. Requires Student ID
Badge.
CHILDREN 11 YEARS
OLD AND UNDER
Free
Children under the age of twelve
ride free when accompanied by an
adult, with a limit of two children for
each adult.
FALL 2014
Schedule
Rapid Transit:
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Blue Line
Green Line
Orange Line
Red Line
Silver Line
Information 617.222.3200 · 1.800.392.6100
(TTY) 617.222.5146 · www.mbta.com
Below please find a list of several local taxi companies.
Town Taxi
1776 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA
978.798.5972
Brookline Taxi
Brooklinetaxservice.com
Brookline, MA
617.935.2796
Veterans Limousine Worldwide
383 Langley Rd
Newton, MA
800.380.6853
Metro Cab
Metro-cab.com
120 Braintree Street
Allston, MA
617.782.5500
Watertown Taxi Inc
Watertowntaxi.com
37 Galen Street
Watertown, MA
617.923.9003