Connecting Cambridgeport, Kendall Square and East Cambridge to Boston's North Station

EZRIDE SERVICE UPDATES
Updated 7/1/2009

Any changes to EZRide operation will be posted on the shuttle message line (617-517-9740) first.

Traffic Advisory:  Please expect possible delays for afternoon inbound service to North Station due to holiday-related traffic congestion on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1st and 2nd.  For latest updates call 617-839-4636.

HOLIDAY NOTICE:  EZRide Shuttle will observe the Forth of July Holiday on FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009.  There will be NO SHUTTLE SERVICE on Friday, July 3rd.  Normal service will operate on Monday, July 6th.

Cambridgeport - Brookline St. Construction Advisory (5/20/09):  During late May, Keyspan Energy is performing gas main work on Brookline Street.  At times, this will limit the ability of EZRide Shuttle to service the stop at Brookline & Erie Streets. 

When Brookline St. is closed to traffic, please walk to the EZRide stop at the corner of Erie & Sidney Streets for continued inbound service.  Additionally, during construction hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm), riders boarding inbound shuttles at Sidney & Erie Streets (Fort Washington) and Landsdowne & Pacific Streets should watch for shuttle buses approaching from the opposite direction or opposite side of the street.  Detours may cause some shuttle trips to operate on different streets in the Cambridgeport area.

New Shuttle Buses start May 11 (5/8/09):  Charles River TMA will debut its new low-floor, compressed natural gas shuttle bus fleet on Monday, May 11. 

Click here to learn more about the environmental benefits of our new shuttle buses.

In addition, our riders will experience EZRide's first 100% new shuttle bus fleet.  The buses will offer easy low-floor entry, faster wheelchair boarding via fold out ramp, full air conditioning for the summer, and easy to read LED destination signs on the front side and rear.  We hope that you will join us on board our new fleet.

Bike Rack Guidelines for new shuttle buses (5/8/09):  CRTMA is pleased to announce that its new CNG low-floor bus fleet will feature bike racks.  Each bus can carry two standard bicycles.  If you wish to use the bike racks, please familiarise yourself with our Bike Rack Usage Guidelines.

Final Deadline for Red Stickers: As of today (Friday, February 27, 2009), red 2008 EZRide Shuttle stickers have expired.  All passengers should obtain a new black and yellow 2009 sticker from their employer, property manager, or other sponsoring institution immediately.
As some contracts were finalized this week, EZRide will allow a grace period of one week (March 2-6, 2009) where we will continue to allow the use of red stickers.  This is being done to allow time for sticker distribution at some of our members.  Drivers have been instructed to remind passengers using red stickers that they need to obtain a new one as soon as possible.

Starting Monday, March 9, 2009, any rider without a black and yellow 2009 pass sticker, or a valid MIT ID Card, will be required to pay the appropriate cash fare ($1.00 adults, $0.50 students/seniors).  There will be no exceptions to this policy.  We ask all of our passengers to help our drivers by having your pass, ID, or fare ready when boarding the shuttle.  With over 1,500 daily passengers, drivers cannot

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at ezride@charlesrivertma.org, or leave a message at 617-8EZ-INFO (617-839-4636).

Route Change between Tech Square and Mass. Ave. Effective February 9, 2009:  Starting Monday, February 9th, EZRide Shuttle has changed its route between Kendall Square and Mass. Avenue.  You may view the new route map here (PDF format). 

To view the entire new schedule, please click here.

The new route will shift service to Portland and Albany Streets, and eliminate service on a portion of Broadway and Windsor Street.

The new route includes the following changes: 

Outbound: 

• Outbound buses will depart Kendall Square via Broadway instead of Main Street.
• The current stop at 200 Technology Square will be discontinued for outbound service.
• Access to Technology Square will be from existing outbound stop at Broadway and Hampshire Street (Stop J), and from new outbound stop on Portland Street (Stop K).
• The new outbound stop on Portland Street (Stop K) is located opposite 600 Tech Square
• A new outbound stop (Stop L) will be added at the intersection of Portland and Albany Streets, serving Shire HGT and MIT.

Service from Mass Ave to the end of the route remains the same.

Inbound:

Service proceeds on Mass Avenue to Albany Street, instead of turning on Windsor Street; 

• A new inbound stop (Stop L) on Albany Street at Portland Street.
• The stop at 200 Tech Square (Stop K) will become an inbound stop.
• The inbound Broadway at Hampshire Street (Stop J) will be moved to the Tech Square driveway outside Draper Laboratory (555 Tech Square). 

Discontinued Service

The stops at 205/210 Broadway and 119 Windsor Street will be discontinued after February 6, 2009.

The closest stop for passengers on Broadway will be Stop J, located at Broadway and Hampshire Street for outbound, and located at 555 Technology Square driveway for inbound. 

Board at Designated Stops Only (2/3/2009):  Per the instructions of the Cambridge License Commission, EZRide Shuttle drivers cannot board or discharge passengers outside of the designated stop areas.  Effective immediately, Charles River TMA and Paul Revere Transportation will step up enforcement of this policy.  Passengers are asked not to approach buses that are stopped in traffic outside of stops, and to only board at designated stop locations.

Boarding passengers outside of bus stops creates unsafe situations for both passengers and other motorists and cyclists.  Established bus stops ensure that buses do not make unexpected stops while in traffic, and also discourage passengers from walking into traffic to reach buses.  We ask for your cooperation and understanding to help ensure a safe shuttle operation for passengers and the general public alike.

Shuttle Phone Number Change (Updated 10/22/08):  Both EZRide Information and Message phone numbers are now active at all times.  EZRide can be reached at 617-8EZ-INFO (617-839-4636) or at 617-517-9740.

For More Information:
Email Us, or leave a message at 617-517-9740.

Shuttles are owned and operated, under contract to
Charles River Transportation Management Association, Inc., by:
Paul Revere Transportation, LLC
100 Eastern Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150

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