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Tufts ERH program supports Tufts employees who use low-carbon transportation with a free ride if an unexpected emergency arises. It is “commuter insurance”for those who carpool, take transit, bicycle, walk or vanpool to work. Participants simply take a taxi (through Lyft) in the event of an emergency, submit a reimbursement request afterwards (within 30 days), and Tufts will reimburse the individual for the cost of getting home.
Who can use ERH:
An individual must first be enrolled in ERH and regularly commute via carpool, vanpool, public transit, bicycle, or walk at least twice per week. If you have a sustainable commute at least twice a week, register for ERH using this form.
Steps to Follow When an Emergency Arises, and you have commuted sustainably that day:
Qualified Emergencies:
Not Qualified:
Acceptable Destinations:
Interim stops are accepted if they are part of the emergency (e.g., child’s school then home).
Tufts has two electric car charging stations on the Medford/Somerville campus that provide electricity for these vehicles free of charge. One station is located on the first level of the Dowling parking garage and other is located in the Cohen Parking Lot. Make sure you are aware of parking regulations when parking your car on campus.
You can also find the charging stations on the Tufts Eco-Map.
Whenever you avoid using a car—whether you walk, bike, telecommute, carpool, vanpool, take a subway, train, bus, ferry, or even work a compressed work week – you can earn 100 points per trip. Redeem the points for discounts or freebies at local and online establishments.
Learn more at baystatecommute.com/tufts
Tufts Boston and SMFA campuses are a member of A Better City Transportation Management Association (ABC TMA), a private, nonprofit organization made up of employers, institutions, and building owners working together to advance employee transportation options, improve air quality, and reduce traffic congestion. ABC TMA provides incentives and programs that encourage employees to take public transit, carpool, vanpool, bike and/or walk to work. Since Tufts Boston is a member of the ABC TMA, employees are eligible to participate in the following programs: