Emergency Ride Home for MIT
Emergency Ride Home...anticipating the unexpected!
Many commuters like the idea of using public transportation or ridesharing, but are afraid of being stranded during an emergency. These concerns are addressed by the Charles River Transportation Management Association's (TMA) Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program.
When you register for the ERH and use an alternative mode to get to work, you'll have a ride available in an emergency.
Who can use it?
Any pre-registered MIT employee that uses public transportation, carpools, vanpools, bikes, or walks to work at least three days per week may use the program.
Which MIT employees are eligible?
All full-time, regular MIT employees are eligible.
The following persons are
not eligible:
Student employees (undergraduate or graduate)
Employees of contractors or affiliates
Students
Volunteers and Alumni
Employees of Whitehead Institute
When can I use it?
Use of the program is limited to those who cannot travel home by their usual alternative mode due to any of the following circumstances:
* Personal Illness or
Emergency.
* Family Illness or Emergency.
* Unscheduled/Unplanned Overtime.
When does the ERH not apply?
The ERH does not apply to the following conditions:
* Weather delays or
emergencies.
* MBTA or other transit delays or disruptions.
* Construction disruption to normal commuting.
Charles River
TMA
P.O. Box 425255
Cambridge, MA 02142
Ph:
617.324.6119
Fax: 617.253.9402 (New 5/5/06)
MIT is a
participating member of the Charles River
Transportation Management Association.
Last update 05/19/2006.