
11/06/2023
Who said commuting can't be fun? Joining a vanpool makes your daily commute an adVANture😉! Say goodbye to solo drives and hello to shared laughter and stories. Make the change today!
GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists commuters who are seeking daily transportati Call us today at 540-373-POOL
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GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists commuters who are seeking daily transportation, such as vanpools, carpools and buses, from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Richmond, Dahlgren and other employment sites right here in the Fredericksburg area. Learn how GWRideConnect can make your commute easier and less expensive.
Who said commuting can't be fun? Joining a vanpool makes your daily commute an adVANture😉! Say goodbye to solo drives and hello to shared laughter and stories. Make the change today!
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It's not too late to weigh in! GWRideConnect's Strategic Plan is ready for public comment! Thank you for taking the time to read and provide constructive feed back! https://gwregion.org/transportation/gwrideconnect
Exciting news! Introducing the brand new VDOT Park and Ride Lot! Your convenient gateway to hassle-free commuting. Join us in reducing traffic and making your daily journey a breeze.
Skip the spooky traffic and join a carpool, vanpool, or hop on transit to ride to your haunted destination. It's a fang-tastic way to travel!.
Why did the Halloween vanpool of monsters stop at the pumpkin patch? Because they needed to "gourd" themselves on snacks before their spooky commute! No spooky commutes here, just vanpool, carpool and transit seats with your name on them.
GWRideConnect's Strategic Plan is ready for public comment! Thank you for taking the time to read and provide constructive feed back! https://gwregion.org/transportation/gwrideconnect
Join ConnectingVA and get rewards when you walk, bike, telecommute, carpool, vanpool, take transit, or work a compressed week. It's free and easy to do.
Join us online (https://brnw.ch/21wDOya) today at noon for a presentation on our FY 2025 budget (https://brnw.ch/21wDOyc), which proposes a 5% fare increase, weekend service, and eliminating fares for those ages 18 and under. Public comment closes at 5pm on Nov. 16. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21wDOyb
Don't leaf your friends behind! Start or join a vanpool squad and share the fall commute vibes.
DRPT has just launched the new Trip Planner, which provides the most comprehensive menu of travel options in Virginia. Learn more and plan your trip today! 🚌🚎🚲🚅 https://ow.ly/FlKN50PVCuf
Let fall be your guide! Hop on the bus or train and discover the beauty of the season without the stress of driving.
Our free services are no trick! Treat yourself to a stress-free ride in a carpool, vanpool or on transit and grab the happy commuter costume for this Halloween!
On Monday October 16 is another opportunity to attend a public hearing on proposed new services using the I-95 Express Lanes extension. For more information on the proposal and location information, visit: https://omniride.com/service/new-southern-routes-proposal/
Turn your solo drive into a shared adVANture this autumn. We are connecting commuters to carpools, vanpools, and transit options so they can Ride & Relax!
Keep your fall plans on track! Take the train and arrive at your autumn destinations stress-free.
🚌 Let transit enhance your life's journey! Rediscover your city, uncover vibrant neighborhoods, and create lasting memories. Start your transit journey today and spread the love! Learn more at connectingva.org.
The status of VRE trains will no longer post to social media effective Mon., Oct. 2. To get text or email alerts, sign up for Train Talk (bit.ly/3ta95O3). Train status also is available online (https://brnw.ch/21wD4sL) and on VRE Mobile (https://brnw.ch/21wD4sK)
Fall into a new routine! Take the scenic route on public transit this season and leaf the driving stress at home.
Embrace the autumn breeze! Swap your solo drive for a cozy vanpool/carpool and enjoy the fall foliage together.
Experience the enchantment of transit weaving your community closer together! 🌇 Whether it's your daily commute, shopping sprees, or exploring the hidden gems of Virginia, we're here to create unforgettable moments. Begin your journey by heading to connectingva.org.
The theme of this month was definitely celebrating a new and better way to get to work! Choosing to set your car keys down, save time and money while helping to reduce dangerous pollutants to our environment is worth celebrating!
Do you commute through any of these areas?
Then start saving money or get paid for vanpooling!
Learn more on how to qualify here: https://vanpoolalliance.org/vanpool-providers/how-to-qualify/
Traffic doesn't have to be your reality…you have options from the Fredericksburg, VA region: public transit, vanpools and carpools can prove to be the perfect commute solution. Call today to explore all your options!
💫Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Needs your opinions! 💫
Take a survey for the VDOT Fredericksburg District ! https://www.publicinput.com/salemchurchroadstudy
Proudly serving the residents of Virginia Planning District 16: , , , , George! We are here to help you explore and find a better way to get to work! Celebrate TDM Week by trying a greener way to commute!
What a day! We spent the day on Capitol Hill with Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) talking all things TDM!
Have you ever wondered what it's like to vanpool? We gave it a test run at the Commuter Lot Ribbon cutting.
Call today to join a vanpool from the Fredericksburg, VA region: (540) 373-7665 or visit www.gwrideconnect.org
Let's celebrate the opening of the new VDOT Park and Ride Lot in Spotsylvania County! It is open and ready for commuters/carpoolers/vanpoolers to use! Check out the beautiful new lot and start making plans to use it!
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If you start your commute in The City of Fredericksburg or the counties of: Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline or King George, GWRideConnect is your local rideshare agency. This FREE service provides you with all your transportation options giving you the ability to save time and money!
"Thank you for being a friend" 🎶🎶 GWRideConnect We appreciate the support, engagement and all you do in the region 💚
Helping commuters find a better way to get to work brings me joy, it really is that simple. I want all the residents in the Fredericksburg, VA region to know that GWRideConnect's FREE service can help them simplify their commute. Finding a carpool, vanpool or transit option allows a commuter to ride and relax.
Heads up: Message from Transurban on the Express Lanes
“Overnight travelers on the 95 Express Lanes are advised that the Express Lanes between Garrisonville Road and Old Courthouse Road will be closed nightly between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. from Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9. A single lane closure in this area will be in place on the Express Lanes between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. leading up to the full closure each night.”
“During the single lane closure between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., the 95 Express Lanes will be traveling southbound. The Lanes are regularly closed between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. on weeknights for southbound to northbound reversal. When the reversal is complete, the entry points near Courthouse Road and near Garrisonville Road will remain closed until 4 a.m. The southernmost entry point into the 95 Express Lanes during this time will be near Dumfries Road.”
VDOT's brand new Park and Ride Lot is open to the public! Yesterday's Ribbon Cutting was an amazing event! Two of our local vanpool companies joined us to celebrate: Time2Go and MBP. Local elected officials took the "first ride" around the lot in Time2Go's vans and an OmniRide Bus, everyone was all smiles! Call us for all your transportation options, (540) 373-7665!
The Free Trolley is back!!! Take advantage of this fun, free way to get around town this summer!
The City of Fredericksburg offers “Around the Town” free trolley service for locals and tourists every Friday during the Summer.
The City of Fredericksburg offers “Around the Town” free trolley service for locals and tourists every Friday during the Summer.
This is something to celebrate! Thank you VRE for making our Friday's FREE!
Don’t miss VRE’s Fare-Free Fridays. Ride any train for free each Friday through September 1.
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5 lots in our area are getting makeovers starting 9/6/2023! Each lot will need to be closed for at least 15 consecutive days. Please plan accordingly! Visit www.virginiadot.org/fredparkandrideresurfacing or www.GWRideConnect.org to get updates, or follow our social! VDOT Fredericksburg District
GWRideConnect is here to help you "chill" in a vanpool instead of stressing in traffic. Call us at 540-373-7665 or visit our website at gwrideconnect.org to get started. #Love Your Commute!
GWRideConnect is so excited to help get the word out that FRED Regional Transit is going FARE-FREE starting on 02/28/22! Help us spread the word!
Fredericksburg Area Active Transportation
Princess Anne StreetGeorge Washington Regional Bicycle and Pedest
Princess Anne StreetGreater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Plank RoadCommonwealth Criminal Justice Academy
Joseph Mills DriveVirginia Animal Control Association
T. V. DriveFredericksburg Public Defender's Office
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