An air quality initiative of the the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), the Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation (310 CMR 7.16) requires many businesses and educational institutions to develop plans and set goals for reducing commuter drive-alone trips by 25 percent. The following businesses are currently required to file base and update reports with MassDEP:

• Businesses with 1,000 or more applicable commuters.
• Educational institutions with 1,000 or more applicable commuters.
• Businesses with 250 or more applicable commuters that are also subject to the Massachusetts Air Operating Permit Program (310 CMR 7.00, Appendix C).

"Applicable commuters" is defined in the Guidance on Complying with the Rideshare Program.

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Massachusetts Rideshare Program

A basic introduction for businesses and educational institutions that are subject to the Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation. Highlights program requirements, benefits of rideshare, and sources of additional information and assistance.
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MassCommute

Coalition of Massachusetts Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) providing commuter option services including carpool and vanpool matching services.
Web site: MassCommute

MassRIDES

Travel options and assistance to employers, commuters and students, including carpool, vanpool and other ride matching services.
Web site: MassRIDES

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Rideshare Annual Reporting Package & Instructions

Businesses and educational institutions subject to the Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation (310 CMR 7.16) need to submit their base or update reports, and summary commute data forms, by December 31 of each year.
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