Events & Promotions

Summer 2024 Promotions

Water Transit Month 2024

Every year, Allston-Brighton TMA partners with Seaport TMA and Lower Mystic TMA for a month-long celebration of water transportation in the Greater Boston Area. Throughout the month of July, we will be hosting a weekly photo contest to highlight all the great ways people are traveling on the water, hosting a dockside fair, and more.

Whether you are a regular ferry rider, an occasional water taxi user, or completely new to water transit, we want you to get outside and share our excitement for one of Boston’s most unique forms of transportation.

For questions specifically related to Water Transit Month, please send an email to WTMBoston@SeaportTMA.org.

Water Transit Month 2024

Prizes

This year there are four raffle prizes that you can win by posting your favorite images of water transit using the hashtag: #WTMBoston. Earn a $100 gift card to the Barking Crab, a $100 gift card to Nightshift Brewing, a family-of-four 1-year membership to the New England Aquarium, or our grand prize, Two tickets for the Provincetown Ferry! Visit the main page for Water Transit Month to learn more about how to participate and when to enter for specific raffle prizes.

Water Transit Month Fair

Join us at Christopher Columbus Park / Long Wharf on July 12th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Rain date: July 19th) for an in-person fair with prizes and opportunities to learn about water transportation options in Greater Boston, as well as a variety of destinations in and around Boston Harbor. Make sure to check our main Water Transit Month webpage for updates on the fair.

Webinar: The Past, Present, and Future of Water Transit in Greater Boston

On Tuesday, July 16th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., our very own Director of Transportation Demand Management, Scott Mullen ("Mully"), will be moderating a panel of professionals in Boston's Water Transportation space on the past, present, and future of our region's water transit. Panelists include:

- Kathy Abbott, President and CEO of Boston Harbor Now
- Dave Perry, Director of Ferry Operations of the MBTA
- Bob Lawler, Vice President and General Manager of Boston Harbor City Cruises

Make sure to visit the main Water Transit Month webpage to RSVP on Eventbrite!

GoMassCommute

As always, make sure to log your non-automobile trips, including trips by boat, on GoMassCommute!

For all things Water Transit Month, make sure to visit the official water transit month page below:

Water Transit Month 2024

2024 Bike Clinic Series

Summer 2024

A Better City and Allston Brighton TMAs are proud to offer our annual bike clinic series once again in 2024. This series will provide bike clinics throughout the city, available for free to any of our members. Sign up for a time slot to receive a bike safety check, inspection, advice, and opportunity to book further individual service for those who may want to have more work completed.

On our Past Events & Promotions page, you can find descriptions of our inactive commuter promotions to-date. Note that we run specific promotions each year corresponding with seasonal milestones, so make sure you check up with the Active Events & Promotions Page to see what's happening now. Furthermore, sign-up or login with your employer or residence on GoMassCommute to participate in any of our events and promotions!

Spring 2024 Promotions

BIKE MONTH 2024

Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31

Join us in celebrating bike month for the month of May with multiple promotions from Allston-Brighton TMA and Allston Brighton TMA this month! When you log bike trips in GoMassCommute, earn double the points towards Bike Check Redemptions and the A Better Commute Raffle. Also, when you log bike trips in GoMassCommute, earn bike points (only available through the Month of May) towards a $50 gift card to your local bike shop for bike supplies and accessories.

CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH WITH THE GO GREEN CHALLENGE!

Monday, April 1 - Tuesday April 30

Celebrate Earth Month with your A Better City and Allston Brighton TMA! Join us in choosing sustainable (non-drive alone) modes of transportation for your commutes this month. Login or Sign Up on GoMassCommute to earn double the points towards A Better Commute prizes during the month of April when you regularly log your trips. Happy commuting and good luck!

Fall 2023 Promotions

NOCARVEMBER CHALLENGE

Wednesday, November 1 - Thursday, November 30

Join us for our NoCARvember challenge this month and swap the car for a sustainable, non-SOV (single occupancy vehicle) mode and get rewarded with a donation made on your behalf! Use a train, bus, walk, bike, or telecommute mode for your commutes or errands and raise donations for a local organization fighting food insecurity by logging your trips on GoMassCommute.

Every set of six biking, walking, transit, or telecommute trips logged on GoMassCommute during November raises $1 for a local organization fighting food insecurity. Keep using sustainable commute modes to rack up your donation! Each one-way trip earns one point. Six points = $1 donated.

Join the NoCARvember Challenge by taking + logging non-drive alone trips on GoMassCommute and raise a donation to a local organization fighting food insecurity!

MASSCOMMUTE CAR-FREE DAY

Friday, September 22, 2023

Every year on September 22nd, cities around the world celebrate World Car Free Day. MassCommute, the coalition of Massachusetts TMAs, is challenging commuters to Take the Pledge to commute using an eco-friendly transportation mode on September 22nd. We encourage you to explore sustainable modes such as biking, walking, public transportation, telework, carpooling, or shuttles. By participating in this global movement, you will be making a positive impact on the environment and contributing to a greener Massachusetts. Everyone who takes the Car-Free Day Pledge will be entered to win the following PRIZES: Amazon Gift Cards, Bose Mini Speaker, Yeti Water Bottles (set of 2), Apple Airpods.

Take the Car-Free Pledge today and opt-out of driving to work this World Car-Free Day (Friday, September 22nd)!

Summer 2023 Promotions

SATURDAY, JULY 1 - MoNDAY, JULY 31
Celebrate Water Transit Month with us! Take advantage of the summer weather and board a ferry to get involved with this year's fun activities:

Bi-Weekly Photo Contest by Allston-Brighton TMA, Lower Mystic TMA, & Seaport TMA: Capture some of your favorite images of water transportation and post them to your social media with the hashtag #WTMBoston to enter the contest. If your profile is private, you can email your submissions to WTMBoston@SeaportTMA.org. See what everyone is posting in our photo gallery.

We will be giving away exciting water-themed prizes to each winner. The names of contest winners will be selected at the end of each entry period. The grand prize winner will be selected on August 3.
- Contest 1: $100 gift card to The Barking Crab restaurant.
- Contest 2: One free day of paddling at any Paddle Boston location.
- Contest 3: $100 gift card to Alcove at Lovejoy Wharf restaurant.
- Grand Prize: One free overnight at Encore Boston Harbor and dinner for two at Rare ($850 value).
Water Transportation Fair on Friday, July 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date: July 21) at Christopher Columbus Park/Long Wharf: Celebrate the best way to get around Boston! Win fabulous prizes and participate in photo ops. Find out about all the different water transportation options the Harbor offers and how you can use it to commute, visit local restaurants, visit the Harbor Islands, get to the airport, and more. Learn about the upcoming Sumner Tunnel closure and how you can avoid the traffic disruption by cruising on the Harbor.
Overview of Boston's 2023 Water Transportation Options: See the full array of water transportation routes coming into and around the Boston Harbor here.

For the most up-to-date information, check out the Water Transit Month page here.

BIKE MONTH

SUNDAY, MAY 1 - TUESDAY, MAY 31

Celebrate Bike Month with Allston-Brighton TMA! This May, spring into biking and embrace a commute on two
wheels. Get ready to roll with the return of the Bike Clinic Series, $50 gift card raffles, and biking resources to help you rock your ride!

2023 BIKE CLINIC SERIES

See our 2023 Bike Clinic Series Page for more information on how to sign up for your slot!

2023 BIKE CLINIC SERIES PAGE

BIKING RESOURCES

Before your ride, read up on your cycling know-how with our handy guides (from the experts at MassBike) available on GoMassCommute to help you learn How to Safely Lock your Bike to How to Ride for Beginners to How to Ride in the City! See the guides: tinyurl.com/bikeresources

BIKE MONTH CHALLENGE RAFFLE ON GOMASSCOMMUTE

All month long, take and log your bike trips on GoMassCommute for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards to your local bike shop. Each bike trip logged equals one raffle entry, so the more bike trips you take, the more chances you earn to win a prize! We’ll also have a leaderboard so you can see how you rank across commuters of the TMA network.

MOVE GREEN, PLANT A TREE CHALLENGE

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 - SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Celebrate this year’s Earth Month with us by taking sustainable trips! By going for a non-drive alone trip, not only will you be reducing commute emissions*, you’ll also be helping by planting a tree. Each set of 4 non-drive alone trips you take and log on GoMassCommute will earn one tree that will be donated and planted on your behalf!

Celebrate Earth Month with us by going for and logging 4+ non-drive alone trips on GoMassCommute and earning trees planted on your behalf!

*When compared to commute emissions of taking a single-occupancy vehicle.

NAVIGATE THE T WITH YOUR TMA

12 - 1 PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Are you tired of sitting in traffic and want to try using public transportation instead? Join Allston-Brighton TMA for a beginner-friendly webinar on Wednesday, 3/29 from 12 – 1 PM to learn how to navigate the MBTA system with confidence. This webinar is ideal for metro-Boston residents who are new to using public transportation or have concerns about current service issues but aren’t sure where to start learning more.

By the end of the webinar, you’ll be empowered to take advantage of the car-free transportation options available to you through the MBTA. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to get around metro-Boston without a car. RSVP for the webinar today and check out promotion details below to earn a guaranteed $5 Dunkin' gift card for your ride!

$5 DUNKIN' GIFT CARD PROMOTION

Learn about our promotion to earn a guaranteed $5 Dunkin' gift card for your transit ride! To participate:

RSVP for our Navigate the T with your TMA webinar
Attend the webinar on Wednesday, 3/29 from 12 - 1 PM
Log 1 transit trip on GoMassCommute.com
Get a $5 Dunkin' Gift Card! If you've completed all the steps, keep an eye out for an email from us!
(Make sure you sign up with the same email you signed up for GoMassCommute with.)

**The $5 Dunkin' promotion is limited to participants associated with a current Allston-Brighton TMA or Allston Brighton TMA member property and there is a limit of one reward per person.**

2022 CLEAN AIR PLEDGE

WEDNESDAY, february 16 - THURSDAY, december 1

Mobile combustion accounts for over 40% of statewide Massachusetts greenhouse gas emissions, and every daily trip decision impacts that number. If you're looking to add new sustainable transportation choices to your routine (or improve your experience with your current sustainable transportation mode of choice), you’re in luck in Metro-Boston – there is always more to learn in our region's dynamic transportation scene!

If you’re interested sharing what you know, trying out new ways to get around, and connecting with other folks reducing or limiting their single occupancy vehicle (SOV) usage, join our 2022 Green Cohort by signing onto this year’s Clean Air Pledge! By signing onto the 2022 Clean Air Pledge, you’ll be joining a group of fellow changemakers who are interested in asking questions, sharing stories, and swapping tips for navigating our region by foot, bike, rail, bus, carpool, scooter, and more. To thank you for your participation, we’ll reach out to you with special invitations for exclusive raffles, prize packages, and volunteer opportunities over the course of the year.

Sign the 2022 Clean Air Pledge and start logging your trips to track your journey on GoMassCommute today!

NOCARVEMBER CHALLENGE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Join the NoCARvember Challenge by taking + logging non-drive alone trips on GoMassCommute and raise a donation to a local organization fighting food insecurity!

2022 WATER TRANSIT MONTH

FRIDAY, JULY 1 - SUNDAY, JULY 31
Celebrate Water Transit Month with us! Take advantage of the summer weather and board a ferry to get involved with this year's fun activities:

Bi-Weekly Photo Contest by Allston-Brighton TMA, Lower Mystic TMA, & Seaport TMA: Capture some of your favorite images of water transportation and post them to your social media with the hashtag #WTMBoston to enter the contest. If your profile is private, you can email your submissions to WTMBoston@SeaportTMA.org. The names of contest winners will be drawn on July 8th, July 22nd, and August 5th. For the most up-to-date information, check out the Water Transit Month page here.

Plus, keep an eye out on social to learn about Water Transit Month Champions commited to improving the waterfront!
Double Points on All Ferry Trips for the A Better Commute Program: Take and log your ferry trips over the course of July for DOUBLE points for the A Better Commute raffle program.

Need some inspiration to help you get your way around on water? Check out GoMassCommute to learn about upcoming events near you and resources to help you get around the Harbor.

BIKE MONTH

SUNDAY, MAY 1 - TUESDAY, MAY 31

Celebrate Bike Month with Allston-Brighton TMA! All month long, we'll be running events to get you geared up and ready to roll.

2022 BIKE CLINIC SERIES

Book a free 15-minute appointment with an expert mechanic from VeloFix to get a bike safety check, inspection, and advice on how to safely equip your ride! In addition to the initial inspection, you’ll also receive minor adjustments, adjustments to alignments as needed, oiled bike components, and checks for proper PSI inflation. Over the course of the Bike Clinic Series, we’ll also be dropping in with bike bells, leg band, and more goodies to help you level up your ride.

See our 2022 Bike Clinic Series Page for more information on how to sign up for your slot!

2022 BIKE CLINIC SERIES PAGE

WEBINARS WITH MASSBIKE

Make your bike ride work for you and learn how to optimize your bike ride to make pedaling through your day-to-day that much easier. From the experts at MassBike, these webinars are geared to help commuters of all comfort levels make the most of their bike commute:

RIDING TO RETURN TO THE OFFICE | TUESDAY, MAY 17 | 12 - 1 pm

Are you rethinking your commute as you head back to the office? Bicycling is a great option for getting there while keeping fit and reducing your carbon footprint. If you’re:

Interested in trying out bike commuting for the first time but aren’t sure where to start
Planning a new bike commute after moving to a new home or job
Out of practice with your bike-to-work routine after two years of telework

…you’re not alone!

Please join us for a 60-minute virtual lunch & learn workshop to cover the key tips you need to get yourself back on the bike path to work. Our knowledgeable instructors from MassBike will walk you through:

Considerations for mapping your bike route: what to watch out for, how to explore traffic by time of day, and resources for identifying lower-stress routes
Overlooked logistics for transitioning to the office after a ride
Benefits your employer may offer to support your bike commute

Missed the workshop? Login to GoMassCommute to watch the full recording and see the recap here!

RIDING FOR BEGINNERS | TUESDAY, JUNE 21 | 12 - 1 pm

Are you interested in cycling for transportation or recreation, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for a 60-minute virtual lunch & learn workshop with MassBike to learn the basics you need to know to start exploring Boston on two wheels. Our expert instructors will teach you how to approach multimodal trips, the must-know rules of city cycling, which low-cost/low-commitment essential gear you should invest in, and the most important ABCs of bike maintenance.

This event is open to any employee, resident, or tenant of an Allston-Brighton TMA member property.

BRINGING CARGO ALONG ON YOUR RIDE | TUESDAY, JULY 19 | 12 - 1 pm

If you love riding your bike to get to work, get your heart rate up, and explore the city, did you know you could also be riding your way to a more fun errand routine? Whether you’re hauling groceries, a little one, or even furniture (Allston Christmas is just a month away!), all you need is the right equipment and an open mindset to make it work. Join us for a 60-minute virtual lunch & learn workshop with expert MassBike instructors to learn the basics you need to know to start pedaling more than just yourself around by bike.

This event is open to any employee, resident, or tenant of an Allston-Brighton TMA member property.

BIKE MONTH CHALLENGE RAFFLE ON GOMASSCOMMUTE

MOVE GREEN, PLANT A TREE CHALLENGE

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 - SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Celebrate this year’s Earth Month with us by going for green trips! By going for a non-drive alone trip, not only will you be reducing commute emissions*, you’ll also be helping by planting a tree. Each set of 4 non-drive alone trips you take and log on GoMassCommute will earn one tree that will be donated and planted on your behalf!

If you’re looking to upgrade your commitment to embrace green commuting, sign the Clean Air Pledge to join motivated peers excited to share their insights and help you embrace a better, more sustainable commute routine! During the month of April, we’ll be celebrating new signees by donating to plant an additional tree on their behalf!

Celebrate Earth Month with us by going for and logging 4+ non-drive alone trips on GoMassCommute, signing the Clean Air Pledge, and earning trees planted on your behalf!

*When compared to commute emissions of taking a single-occupancy vehicle.

leaf the car behind CHALLENGE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Step into fall and embrace the season of gratitude! With the foliage in full swing, we’re inviting you to Leaf the Car Behind and go for a sustainable mode to get around for commutes, errands, and more. In the spirit of gratitude, we’re donating $1 to a local organization fighting food insecurity for every set of 6 sustainable (walking, biking, telecommuting, or on transit) trips logged (for work, errands, & more!) on GoMassCommute.

Use one of the following sustainable modes: train, bus, walk, bike, or telecommute for your trips (for commutes, errands, & more!) and log your trips on GoMassCommute. Every set of six trips (1 trip = one trip to or from your workstation, supermarket, etc.) logged raises $1 for a local organization fighting food insecurity, all month long.

MASSCOMMUTE BICYCLE CHALLENGE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Every year during Bay State Bike Month, Allston-Brighton TMA works with MassBike & other local TMAs to put on the MassCommute Bicycle Challenge (MCBC), Massachusetts' longest-running statewide bicycle commuting challenge. Over September 19 - 26 this year, you can log your bike trips on GoMassCommute either on your own or as part of a team to help pedal your workplace, town, or residential building to the top of the statewide leaderboard. Participate as part of the Massachusetts cycling community and celebrate this year's theme with us: Rolling Together Again!

Thanks for another successful year of MCBC & congratulations to all our participants!

CHECK OUT FINAL STATEWIDE LEADERBOARDS
Click here to see statewide stats for top five individuals, teams, and networks over MCBC week.

2021 Bike safety checks

Every year, Allston-Brighton TMA partners with local bicycle shops to offer free bike safety checks to employees and tenants at our member locations during warm weather months. The Bike Safety Checks are our way of getting to know the cycling community and rewarding cyclists for their dedication to a sustainable commuting choice.

Check below to see if there's an upcoming Bike Safety Check at your workplace. Please note: 2021 events are subject to cancellation, rescheduling, or replacement with virtual workshops as public health guidelines continue to evolve.

wednesDAY, april 21 | 8:00-10:00 am | 100 summer street