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Gas Prices Got You Down? Try Vanpooling!

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If you’ve ever considered vanpooling, now is the time! In Jauary 2026, NJ Transit’s Vanpool Sponsorship Program increased from $175 to $400 per month for all eligible vanpools. Space in the program is limited so don’t miss your chance to save big!*

Why Vanpool?

Vanpooling provides a host of benefits for commuters and employers alike. (Numbers below are based on a 2023 report from Commute with Enterprise).

Save Money

· Between gas, maintenance, repairs, and insurance – Commuting alone can be expensive. In 2024, the average vanpool participant with Enterprise saved $10,000 (Commute with Enterprise). Enter your specific commute details and see how much you can save with the Commute with Enterprise calculator.

Less Stress, More Time

· Let’s face it – Driving can be stressful! Share the burden and allow yourself more time to read, get some work done, or just relax!

Sustainability

· Sharing your commute means less traffic on our roads and less harmful emissions in our air! Companies vanpooling with Enterprise eliminate 1.2 billion commuter miles and reduce emissions equal to 492,000 acres of US forest annually.

Employers: Attract Talent and Retain Employees

· Quality of commute is a critical element for employee satisfaction! Vanpooling can help you a retain happier, healthier, and more productive workforce.

Ready to Give Vanpooling a Try?

Keep Middlesex Moving can help you through the process! Here’s how it works:

  1. Vanpools consist of 4-15 individuals who regularly commute to work.
  2. Vehicles are available via NJ Transit approved third-party provider, Enterprise. Since leases are only on a month-to-month basis, commitment is minimal.
  3. Third-party vendors cover all maintenance and repairs. Van rental and gas are your only costs!
  4. KMM will support new vanpools with a $125 empty seat subsidy for the first three months. If one of your vanpool commuters can no longer vanpool with your group, KMM can offer a $125 “Empty Seat” subsidy to eligible vanpools. Additionally, KMM’s “Emergency Ride Home” program reimburses up to $50 per trip, up to three times per year, when you unexpectedly can’t take your regularly scheduled vanpool home.
  5. Driving responsibilities and cost sharing arrangements are decided by each vanpool group independently.
  6. Keep Middlesex Moving will assist you in applying for the NJ Transit Vanpool Sponsorship program, as well as establishing your vanpool’s operating procedures.

With the NJ Transit Vanpool Sponsorship now more than double in value, there has never been a better time to start a vanpool. The staff at Keep Middlesex Moving is here to walk you through the application process and support you every step of the way! If you work in Middlesex County and are ready for a smarter commute, contact Connor Wallace, cwallace at kmm.org or (732) 745-4465 ext. 106, to learn more!

Learn more about Commute with Enterprise here

*Disclaimer – This new NJ TRANSIT sponsorship will cover all 68 current vanpools and to 83 vanpools on a first-come, first-served basis.

Six Ways to get Ready for the Summer Heat

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ozone alertsIt happens each year.  You drive your normal commute route and find the traffic is slightly lighter than normal and the sun is shining.   And then you realize, it’s that time of year – The Summer Commute.  (Of course, this does NOT apply to the commuters who live by the NJ shore)

Along with the summer commute comes the summer heat.  Play it cool and smart this year and be in the know of how to deal with the summer heat.  Aside from keeping hydrated, think about your daily commute and activities.  Here are six ways you can prepare.

1. “Trip Link” by doing all errands at one time, you avoid unnecessary cold starts. An engine that’s been sitting for an hour or more pollutes five TIMES as much as a warm one.

2. Refuel at the end of the day. Ozone levels are usually at their highest in the mid-to late afternoon and pumping gas emits tons of VOC’s into the air a day. So save your pumping until evening.

3. Don’t “top off” your fuel tank This is never a good idea, no matter what time of day, because it causes fumes to escape.

4. Postpone mowing the lawn until late in the day or use an electric mower instead.

5. Grill outdoors in the late afternoon and avoid using charcoal lighter fluid (Try using a fire-starter chimney.), or use an electric or propane grill.

6. Reschedule strenuous outdoor activates. Avoid exercising, gardening or spending time outside during prime hours of 11am to 5pm when the temperatures are at their peak. Try conducting your outdoor activies before activities or after 6pm.

Remember, whatever you can do to help DOES make a difference.  Register for Ozone Alerts and stay cool this summer!

Yep – Instagram too!

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“A picture is worth a thousand words”

instagram-logoNow, more than ever, does this quote ring true in our very digitial world.  Everyone is snapping and sharing and uploading pictures at an unbelieviabel rate.

Add KMM to this list 🙂

KMM is now sharing and liking on Instagram.

Follow us.  Share with us and together, we can make our commutes happier and safer!

See on there mgpharmacie.com!

Interactive Transit Map Helps Figure Out How to Get Where You Want to Go

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interactive mapNot sure how to get to your destination by train or bus in Middlesex County?

Check out  KMM’s  interactive map on kmm.org.  The map allows users to pinpoint their location and the mass transit available in the area.  In addition, the map also provides direct access to scheduling and fare information.

The map is designed to direct users to mass transit and the many connections available to a commuter.  For example, a commuter who may live in the southern area of Middlesex County and commutes to North Jersey can find that instead of driving the turnpike or parkway alone, can park at the Exit 8a park and ride lot and take one of the many buses that travels into Newark and then connect to the Northeast Corridor Train line in Secaucus Junction.

In addition to mass transit, the map also provides bike locker, bike baths, municipal centers and all libraries located in the county.  The KMM interactive map is a commuter’s friend.

Visit the site today and get started on easier commute.