For Matt Berberich, commuting without a car is both practical and enjoyable. His daily routine combines public transportation, walking, and the Alewife TMA shuttle, giving him a flexible way to get to work while avoiding many of the costs and stresses that come with driving. From listening to music on the T to walking through the Alewife/Fresh Pond area, Matt’s commute reflects how car-free travel can become part of a reliable and rewarding way to get around!  In this month’s Commuter Spotlight, Matt shares more about his work at Tasca Therapeutics, what led him to choose a car-free lifestyle, and the small moments that make his commute memorable!

With FIFA World Cup 26™ coming to the region, travel patterns across Greater Boston will look very different—especially on match days. While it’s exciting that the region will be part of a global sporting event, it will also bring noticeable changes to how people move through the transportation system. While games will be played at Gillette Stadium, the impacts won’t be limited to Foxborough. Alewife Station is expected to see increased activity from fans heading into Boston before continuing to the stadium. South Station will serve as the primary departure point for special event trains to Foxborough, bringing additional riders inbound from Alewife and surrounding communities. For regular commuters, this will likely mean fuller trains, more congestion in and around the station, and a commute that may take longer—or feel less predictable—than usual. As the transportation management association for the Alewife area, Alewife TMA is sharing what to expect and how to plan ahead as regional travel demand increases during FIFA World Cup 26™.

Alewife TMA is proud to introduce GoMassCommute , a smarter, more rewarding way to plan your commute, access valuable benefits, and earn rewards simply for getting to work. GoMassCommute is a collaborative effort among Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) across Massachusetts, and is supported with grant funding from MassDOT. As commuting patterns evolve and flexibility becomes more important than ever, GoMassCommute brings everything you need into one easy-to-use platform—whether you drive, take transit, carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, or work from home. But this isn’t just a trip planner. It’s a platform that actively supports better commuting choices— while rewarding you for making them.

Every commute has a story, and in Alewife TMA’s “Commuter Spotlight” series, we share about the commuters whose daily trips keep our community moving. This month, we caught up with Alexa Shier, a member of the People Operations team at Invaio Sciences, located at TMA member building 75 Moulton (The Quad) to learn more about her transit-and-shuttle commute from Somerville to Cambridge . . . proof that even a multi-step journey can have a few bright spots along the way. Alewife TMA: Please tell our readers a little about you. Where do you work and what do you do there? Alexa: I’m a member of the People Operations team at Invaio Sciences, an agricultural biotechnology company. I support initiatives that help create a positive employee experience. TMA: How do you commute to work daily? Alexa: My commute is definitely a journey! I live in Somerville and work in Cambridge, so each morning I take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing, transfer to the Red Line, ride to Alewife, and then hop on the Alewife TMA Loop Shuttle that brings me to the office. It is definitely a multi-step process! 

In 2025, the Alewife TMA turned everyday commutes into meaningful impact, strengthening connections across the community. From expanded shuttle service and on-site commuter events to monthly challenges, bike support, and the first annual Stuff A Shuttle drive, the year was defined by collaboration and momentum. With new tools and programs launching in 2026, Alewife TMA is building on that energy to make sustainable commuting even easier and more rewarding.