WHY JOIN THE SEAPORT TMA?

As the Seaport District continues to expand, the need for effective travel demand management services increases. Improving access to the area is a priority among many Seaport District businesses, and the Seaport TMA fulfills this priority by ensuring reliable and convenient access to your business for employees, visitors, and clients.

Our members enjoy the benefits of networking with fellow business leaders and being part of a neighborhood organization that works to improve the ever-evolving Seaport District. All are committed to improving air-quality and mitigating congestion throughout the area.

Below are some of the many benefits enjoyed by SEAPORT TMA members:

DEP Rideshare Regulation compliance ~ Developing and distributing surveys and a plan for compliance with DEP requirements and assisting with annual reporting.

City of Boston Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA) compliance ~ For developers with a TAPA, membership in the Seaport TMA often fulfills the requirements set forth by the City of Boston.  TAPAs outline specific Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs and initiatives that must be made available to employees and or tenants; Seaport TMA services and programs mirror these TDM strategies.

Relocation Presentation and Orientations ~ The Seaport TMA has worked to relocate thousands of employees to the Seaport District, including John Hancock Financial, Fidelity Investments, Veritude, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott and Foley Hoag LLP.  Our orientation sessions on commuting options and area development projects, as well as move-in materials and welcome breakfasts help ensure employees will find their new office easily and will enjoy working in their new surroundings.

Directions ~ We regularly update and consistently monitor directions (web, print, voice, etc.) to and from our members' worksites, especially in light of the many on-going roadway changes.

Transportation Materials ~ Information is always changing, but with our access to MBTA schedules, Seaport District Area Maps, ferry service information and other transportation materials, our members are on top of things.  We can provide an array of materials which can then be distributed to employees, residents, tenants, clients and guests.

Communication and Marketing ~ We communicate regularly with our members via Quarterly Newsletters, Monthly Updates, Bi-Monthly Meetings, a Monthly Calendar of Events, on-site information tables, employee presentations and one-on-one consulting.

Advocacy & Partnerships ~ The Seaport TMA advocates on our members' behalves for public transit improvements, pedestrian and bike safety improvements, infrastructure changes and more.  We meet regularly with the MBTA, City of Boston/Boston Transportation Department, Massachusetts Port Authority, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (Central Artery/Tunnel project) and many other regional and state agencies.  Our "place at the table" with these agencies will ensure your concerns and questions are heard and addressed.

Commuter Incentive Programs ~ Our commuter incentive programs are designed to promote and support alternative transportation.  Employees and residents of our member companies enjoy a variety of programs that reward them for choosing to commute alternatively.

Networking Opportunities ~ Seaport TMA membership represents a diverse mix of area businesses and developers offering a rare opportunity for our members to work with and get to know their neighbors.  Our bi-monthly member meetings provide the perfect setting for forming new connections and hearing about the initiatives taking place throughout the Seaport District.

Roadway Changes, Detour Announcements and other infrastructure information updates ~ Acting as the center of communication between our members and area agencies, we regularly disseminate information about what's happening in the area and how it will impact employees, tenants, residents and clients.

Our Membership ~ 24 corporate members representing 17,500 commuters and residents plus over a million annual visitors.

For membership information,
please contact Executive Director, Lauren Grymek by email or 617.385.5510.