Best Route to the Best Care Programs include: CARPOOL Make a friend; save the earth! PARK & RIDE SHUTTLE SERVICE Avoid the construction and the long walk from the parking lot. WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUTER EXPRESS Free WiFi! MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM Try the bus! BIKE BUDDY Amateur? Experienced? Find a buddy and commute by bike! The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center s Alternative Transportation Program Reduce your stress and increase your free time by trying another way to work! As you can tell, the Zoo Interchange construction project has arrived at our front door. We are just at the beginning stages of transforming our roads into a state-of-the art, 21st century access system! More restrictions and closures will occur on the local roads surrounding our campus. The usual routes will no longer be available. It s time to think about alternative ways to travel and commute. Inside you will find more information on the Alternative Transportation Programs, the options available, how to participate and the incentives to encourage your participation. And rest assured, all options offer a FREE emergency ride program so the fear of being unable to get home for yourself or a loved one if an urgent need arises has been alleviated.
Rideshare, Etc. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has developed Rideshare, Etc., a useful website to help you try something new. Use this website to assist you in utilizing the Alternative Transportation Programs available to all staff. Signing up is easy. Go to www.rideshareetc.org and follow the instructions. Log in today and discover how easy it is to use other forms of alternative transportation. Come on, give it a try! We are not asking for an everyday commitment. If it works for you, great! If not, try an alternative once or twice a week. As a thank you for trying one of the newly offered transportation programs, the first 350 registered participants will receive a special sign-on gift after logging the first commute on Rideshare, Etc. 95% of staff DRIVE THEIR OWN CAR TO WORK EVERY DAY Add in patients, visitors and vendors and our campus sees approximately 30,000 CARS EACH DAY! CARPOOL There are over 5,000 registrants in the Wisconsin Rideshare program Rideshare, Etc. waiting to be matched with you! Did you know that carpooling doesn t have to be a 5-day-a-week commitment? Try leaving your car home once or twice a week and share the high costs of fuel and wear and tear on your car. Pick a day or two that works best for you every shared ride helps reduce the congestion on our campus. How does it work? Simply log onto www.rideshareetc.org to register your name, origin, destination, work times and contact information to find a match. Once registered on Rideshare, Etc., you can find potential matches by distance from your home, work shift and several preferences including smoking. Did you know that carpooling doesn t have to be a 5-day-a-week commitment? Matches will be displayed and contact information provided for you to initiate a conversation. Communication is key to successful carpools. Start a conversation with your new carpool riders by using our Carpool Etiquette Tips or by signing a Carpool Agreement as a way to set your guidelines. Begin your journey with everyone on the same page to ensure a successful carpool. (Tools available on www.bestroutebestcare.org) ADVANTAGES OF THE CARPOOL PROGRAM Preferred parking Registered carpoolers will be eligible to park in designated parking areas on campus. Registration by each carpooler and regular tracking via the Rideshare, Etc. Monthly Commute tool is required to receive the privilege. HOV lanes Wisconsin roadways provide designated lanes for cars with two or more riders. Emergency Ride Home If you or your carpool companions are left without transportation due to an emergency or unexpected event, a safe and reliable ride home service will be arranged for you. Simply call 1-800-ZOO-0003 (option 5) to have a ride arranged for you free of charge.
PARK & RIDE SHUTTLE SERVICE The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center has arranged for two convenient Park & Ride shuttle routes for employees who work on the MRMC campus or at Research Park. Participants must register through Rideshare, Etc. and are encouraged to track monthly commuting to be eligible for monthly incentives. Two shuttle routes one to the north of campus and one to the south are available to employees. Simply park at one of the two designated WisDOT Park & Ride lot locations, grab the shuttle and relax. It will get you conveniently close to your work location. State Fair Park & Ride (W. Adler St & 76th St) This shuttle will run approximately every 15 mins and make stops at the following locations (in order): 1. 1 MRMC Campus: 87th Street: Froedtert Specialty Clinic 87th Street: Medical College Health Research Center circle drive entrance Connell Avenue: Children s Hospital employee entrance 92nd Street: Bus Stop between Behavioral Health and Curative Care 92nd Street: Froedtert Hospital 1. 2 Wisconsin Lutheran College: Wisconsin Avenue staff parking lot 1. 3 Research Park: Oakwood Center (10361 Innovation Drive) Research Park Center (10000 Innovation Drive) Burleigh Street Park & Ride NEW! (Burleigh St & Mayfair Rd) This shuttle will run approximately every 15 mins and make stops at the following locations (in order): 1. 1 Research Park: Oakwood Center - (10361 Innovation Drive) Research Park Center - (10000 Innovation Drive) 1. 2 MRMC Campus: 92nd Street: Froedtert Hospital 92nd Street: Bus Stop between Behavioral Health and Curative Care Connell Avenue: Children s Hospital employee entrance 87th Street: Medical College Health Research Center circle drive entrance 87th Street: Froedtert Specialty Clinic Shuttle service will be available at each location during the following times: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. ADVANTAGES OF THE MRMC PARK & RIDE PROGRAM Shuttle service to your building Avoid the cold and snow with shuttle service from your car to a warm building! Several convenient stops on campus ensure you are never too far away from your work area. Emergency Ride Home If something unexpected occurs and you miss the return shuttle service back to the parking area, simply call 1-800-ZOO-0003 (option 5) to have a ride arranged for you free of charge.
84TH ST 92ND ST Campus Shuttle Stops BIKE BUDDY Two thumbs up to participants who ride their bike to work! Not only are you doing your part to help the environment, but are gaining valuable exercise at the same time. The Rideshare, Etc. program make it easy for cyclists to find fellow employees to ride with to and from work. Simply log on to Rideshare, Etc. and find a fellow biker who lives near you or along your route to join in the ride. P BURLEIGH ST NORTH AVE 92ND ST SWAN BLVD ADVANTAGES OF THE BIKE TO WORK PROGRAM WATERTOWN PLANK RD Bike racks Several of the campus parking garages have safe and convenient bike parking area with lockers. They are available on a first come, first serve basis. BLUEMOUND RD 76TH ST 76TH ST P Shower facilities Many of the campus building have shower facilities available. Bike commuters who participate in the program are invited to use the available facilities on campus. Wellness Points Check with your employer s HR department for information on how biking to work can earn you valuable wellness points! 894 Park & Ride Shuttle Routes Emergency Ride Home Program If you biked to work and determined that returning home via bike is not safe or feasible, an emergency ride home is available to you. Simply call 1-800-ZOO-0003 (option 5) to have a ride arranged for you free of charge.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM Did you know more than 85% of all Milwaukee County residents are within walking distance of a regularly scheduled bus route? There are more than 5,000 bus stops waiting for you. Riding the bus reduces traffic congestion and your stress level by letting someone else drive. ADVANTAGES OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM Discounted bus passes Ask your employer if MCTS passes are available for purchase on campus or through payroll deduct. Convenient on-campus bus stops Route #10, 31 and 67 stop on campus throughout the day. For details go to www.ridemcts.com Emergency Ride Home The MCTS Emergency Ride Program is free of charge to all Commuter Value Pass participants. If a sudden illness or emergency occurs, a person can receive a taxi ride free of charge. Simply dial 1-800-ZOO-0003 (option 5) and a taxi service will be arranged for you. ENDLESS REWARDS Tracking your commute is key. Track your monthly commuting via the Rideshare, Etc. Monthly Commute Tracking tool. In addition to the satisfaction you'll receive by being environmentally friendly, incentives are available to keep you going. All registered users, regardless of what method of alternative transportation you choose, will be eligible for monthly drawings if you log a commute at least four times per month. For your convenience, you can receive a reminder message from Rideshare, Etc. to log your commute or an alert when a new carpool match becomes available. WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUTER EXPRESS The Washington County Commuter Express provides express motor coach week day service between Washington & Milwaukee County. The Commuter Express offers a comfortable commute on a deluxe motor coach that provides free WiFi, on-board restroom and a stress-free drive to stops at MRMC and Research Park. For more information on schedules and ticket locations: www.ridewcce.com or 888-675-WCCE (9223). "...registered participants of any of the alternative transportation programs would have fast and FREE access to a ride home in the event of an urgent personal or family need." ADVANTAGES OF THE COMMUTER EXPRESS RIDER PROGRAM Free WiFi As you ride in comfort, enjoy free WiFi service during your commute. Check social media, read the news, start your work day early.free WiFi makes it all possible. Emergency Ride Home Program If something unexpected occurs and you need to leave work before the return coach arrives due to an unexpected emergency, a free ride home is available to you. Simply call 1-800-ZOO-0003 (option 5) to have a ride arranged for you free of charge.
Best Route to the Best Care 1-800-ZOO-0003 / BestRouteBestCare.org It is our hope that by utilizing these options, your commute to work will be the best it can be throughout the duration of the construction. RIDESHARE, ETC. Your one stop commuter shop. Find an option; track your commute and you ll be eligible for a chance to win great prizes! www.rideshareetc.com EMERGENCY RIDE HOME PROGRAM The emergency ride home program was created to ensure that registered participants of any of the alternative transportation programs would have fast and FREE access to a ride home in the event of an urgent personal or family need. Simply call 1-800-ZOO-0003 (1-800-966-0003), option 5, to speak with a representative who will arrange for transportation home. 1-800-ZOO-0003 The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center s Zoo Interchange Hotline will soon become a 24/7 resource for patients, visitors and staff to help navigate the construction in 2014. Beginning in January, it will offer the following options: 1. Access for patients and visitors to connect with the office or clinic they have an appointment with. 2. Directions to the MRMC campus with an option to speak with a live representative. 3. Recorded information with the latest restrictions or closure information on the roads surrounding the campus. 4. An option to speak with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 5. Emergency Ride Home connection for staff that are registered as an Alternative Transportation Program participant.