The Junction TMO
The Junction Transportation Management Organziation

 
MassCommute
Member of the Massachusetts
Statewide TMA Council


 
 



 

The Junction TMO, Inc.
Stan Franzeen, Director
One Burtt Road
Andover, MA 01810

ph (978) 247-3100

 

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NuRide

NuRide
In partnership with MassDOT and their statewide travel options program, MassRIDES, the JTMO now offers NuRide, a state-of-the-art, on-line Green Trips Rewards Program to help you search for companions who share your ridesharing criteria. NuRide is the nation's largest rewards program for individuals who take greener trips and allows commuters to quickly and securely find commuter companions based on proximity to origin and destination points, travel routes, similar working hours, and compatible ride sharing preferences.
 
Tax Benefits
Tax Benefits for Employers
& Employees
Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (Section 132(f) of the Internal Revenue Code) or "Commuter Tax Benefits" are like money in the bank. Employers save on payroll related taxes. Employees save on federal income taxes.
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VPSI

VPSI
The JTMO works closely with VPSI, which operates commuter transportation and mobility management programs from over 40 Customer Service and/or Commuter Centers serving 50 major urban areas in the U.S. and abroad! In just over 30 years VPSI has become the world's largest private provider of commuter vanpool transportation services. VPSI employs over 130 people; maintains a fleet of over 5,000 vans in top condition; and accommodates over 25 million passenger-trips annually in VPSI-operated vehicles.
 

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Background

Pfizer Biotech and P&G/GilletteIn the 1990s, Pfizer Biotech (formerly Wyeth) and P&G/Gillette (formerly The Gillette Company) began working with other local businesses, property owners, and public officials to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, advocate for local road improvements, and increase commuting alternatives for area employees.

Ballardvale TIn 2000 the group agreed to form the Junction Transportation Management Organization, Inc. (JTMO) as a consensus-oriented, nonprofit organization of private and public sector representatives working together to address transportation issues in the Ballardvale St./Lowell Junction area of Andover and Wilmington and nearby areas.

Advocacy for Infrastructure Improvements

Commuter rail line Since its inception in 2001, the Junction TMO has been advocating for roadway improvements in the Ballardvale Street area. As a strong proponent of the construction of an I-93 Tri-Town Interchange, the Junction TMO has submitted public comments over the years during various stages of the project and is committed to developing a unified transportation demand management strategy for the project as it evolves.

Integral to the project is the extension of Burtt Road and a commuter rail grade crossing, both of which the JTMO also supports. Additional improvements endorsed by the JTMO are double tracking the Haverhill commuter rail line, building a new Junction rail stop, forming an interim Bus-On-Shoulder route on I-93, and (in the future) instituting a local shuttle serving the I-93 Tri-Town Development Area.

On-Site Commuter Related Marketing Events and Customized Promotional Materials 

Juction TMO Commuter Related MarketingJTMO staff will develop marketing materials that promote commuter options, information and incentives in consultation with your company's representative(s). Visits to your firm would include a table display, an easel-size poster created for your location, handouts, raffles and other items that will help employees learn about travel alternatives that best fit their needs. JTMO representatives will also be available to help register employees with MassDOT's NuRide Rewards program. In some cases, JTMO members sponsor activities such as Tenant Appreciation Days, Earth Week events, summer BBQs, etc. when JTMO visits can be included to add interest and participation.

Commuter Services

CarpoolThe JTMO offers a range of commuter services, including ride matching for carpools and vanpools, a popular Bike-to-Work program and a free Emergency Ride Home Program. Central to the JTMO's efforts are enhanced seasonal promotions that engage employees and provide incentives for commuters to switch from driving alone to ridesharing. In addition and when appropriate, the JTMO encourages commuter friendly options like preferred parking, on-site food services, showers, fitness centers, bike racks, ATMs, and pickup and delivery laundry services.

Recognition and Regulatory Reporting Assistance

Best Workplace for CommutersThe JTMO provides assistance to its members in complying with the state Department of Environmental Protection's RideShare mandatory reporting requirements. In addition, the JTMO can help its members meet the criteria for being recognized as one of the National Transit Center's Best Workplaces for Commuters™.

MembershipMembership JTMO

Membership is open to all businesses in the area, and members are encouraged to help set priorities for the JTMO's services and advocacy activities. The JTMO, a 501 (c) 4 organization, is supported by member dues and by funding from URS, the designated Massachusetts rideshare program contractor. For information about membership, email to: info@junctiontmo.com.
 

    A Snapshot of our Successes

Junction TMO Success
  • Carpools (over 150 registered with approximately 350 participants in the area)
  • Vanpools (7 currently on the road: 4 from NH and 3 from MA)
  • Bike-2-Work program (over 40 participating employees annually)
  • Free Emergency Ride Home Program (available to all registered participants)
  • Preferred parking in consultation with members
  • Total CO2 lbs reduced 2010: 1,660,412

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