Transportation
Improving transportation infrastructure is a target issue for the Coalition, and Middlesex 3 is committed to advocating for and assisting with the development of a robust regional transportation system. As part of this commitment, Middlesex 3 launched the M3 TMA (Middlesex 3 Transportation Management Association) and operates a shuttle providing services between the MBTA (at Alewife Station) to stops within the M3 Corridor region.
M3 Transportation Management Association
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A Transportation Management Association (TMA) is a partnership between businesses, developers, residential locations and communities. Together we work to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution by improving transportation options in our region.
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Membership in the Middlesex 3 TMA is open to any public or private business, educational institution, or residential complex within the M3 Corridor service area.
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Ridematch Database (eCommuter)
An on-line regional program where employees can look for carpool or vanpool partners.Shuttle Services
Shuttle service is currently available between Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 3 Corridor.
Emergency Ride Home Program
Guarantees participants a ride home if they have an emergency on a day when they use alternative to driving
Transit Benefits
Pre-tax benefits can be put into place and an MBTA pass program established (to promote the use of public transportation).
Interested in TMA Membership?
Current TMA Members and Riders
Shuttle Questions Call: 781-895-1100
Phone support is available from 9AM to 5PM EST
E-Commuter Resources
Download the shuttle tracker
Getting to and around M3
Middlesex 3 communities are located 15 miles northwest of downtown Boston/Cambridge and offer a robust transportation network providing easy access to points locally, regionally and beyond.
Whether by bicycle, car, freight, bus, train or in the air, this vibrant corridor and all of its amenities are a quick and easy ride away.
US Route 3 and the Lowell Connector run through the eleven communities.
Access to Route 95 in Burlington, 495 in Lowell, Westford and Chemlsford, and Routes 2 and 93 in Lexington and neighboring communities.
By Car
Easy access to two international airports: Logan Airport and Manchester(NH)/Boston Regional Airport, both located within 25 miles of the coalition communities.
Bedford is also home to Hanscom Field with limited commercial flight offerings within the Northeast US and Southeast Canada.
By Air
Public
Transit
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) bus service.
Regular commuter rail service into Boston via the Purple Line (Commuter Rail) with stops in downtown Lowell and North Billerica.
Lowell Regional Transportation Authority (LRTA) services all of Lowell as well as parts of Chelmsford, Billerica and Burlington.
The town of Lexington runs the local LexPress bus, and the town of Bedford operates the Bedford Local Transit (BLT) bus.
Other
Modes
Minuteman Bikeway in Bedford and Lexington, the terminus of an 11-mile, heavily-used bike trail that ends in Cambridge.
The Bedford Narrow-Gauge Rail-Trail connects Bedford and Billerica on a converted rail line.
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail which runs through Chelmsford to the Lowell Line.