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News & Events

Throughout the year the ABC TMA plans and hosts many special events, activities, and contests to promote transportation and commuter options. To automatically receive notices about future events and contests, join our mailing list.

Upcoming Events, Activities, and Notices

Date/Time	Event/Meeting (*ABC TMA Members Only)	Additional Info
10/27/08	South Station Commuter Rail Schedule Changes On Monday October 27, 2008, new schedules will go into effect on the Franklin, Middleborough/Lakeville, Greenbush, Worcester, Needham and Providence line. These changes affect weekday services only; there are no changes to weekend schedules.	View the changes. Visit the MBTA website for additional information. Click here.
10/29/08 ~ 12:00-1:30pm	Winter Riding Brown Bag Lunch with MassBike Commuting by bike Spring through Fall may seem like a cake-walk compared to cold weather riding! Never fear, MassBike is here to equip you with all the tips and tricks you need to be a confidant, well-insulated and happy bike commuter this winter. Please join us for an hour long session Wednesday, October 29th from 12pm-1:30pm.	Hosted by: The Liberty Hotel RSVPs required! We have hit our registration limit RSVP by October 27 Click here to RSVP!
11/15/08	MBTA Parking Rates on the Rise! Effective November 15, 2008, parking rates at all MBTA commuter parking facilities will increase by $2.00. In addition to this rate adjustment, parking fees will now be enforced 7 days a week at all MBTA commuter parking facilities and the penalty for non-payment will increase by $0.25 to $1.00/violation.	Visit the MBTA website for additional information. Click here.
	PAST EVENTS
9/11/08 ~ 5:45-7:15pm	Afternoon Spin With Urban Adventours Interested in taking a guided tour around Beantown by bike? ABC TMA has teamed up with Urban Adventours to host an after work ride departing 5:45pm on Thursday, September 11th from thedowtown area. We will take an hour and half tour around the city and meet back at our departure location. No worries if you don't have a bicycle; bikes and helments will be available for rent at $25.00.	Space is limited. Departure location will be provided upon RSVP.
10/16/08 ~ 12:00-1:30pm	Pedestrian 101 Brown Bag Lunch Course With Walk Boston Curious to know more about the features that constitute a walkable environment? Want to know how you can make your workplace more walking-friendly? We invite you to attend WalkBoston's Ped Advocacy 101 course. Sometimes achieving a solution is as easy as knowing the right person to call. This presentation provides you with effective techniques for pedestrian advocacy initiatives at the community level. Many of the changes can be achieved at minimal cost and within a short time period.	Hosted by: Boston Properties RSVPs required! RSVP by October 14 Click here to RSVP!

Commuter Puzzles

Puzzle #	Puzzle Sheet	Answer Sheet
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Annual Events

2008 Bike Week

May 12-16, 2008

Water Transportation Awareness Week

June 23-27, 2008