CAMBRIDGE, MA – To reduce car ownership and provide more commuting options, Zipcar and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) have created a multi-faceted partnership that will expand the Zipcar program to a dozen T locations along the Green, Orange, and Red lines, making it easier for people to live and work car-free in the city.

Partnered with Zipcar since 2002, the MBTA is the first transit agency in the country to house vehicles at various transit stations throughout its service area. Through this partnership, the MBTA will expand Zipcar locations from three to 12. Currently, a Zipcar is available at Alewife, Forest Hills, JFK/UMass, and Savin Hill stations. Over the next few months, 20 more spaces will become available at eight stations along the Red, Orange, and Green lines.

By placing more than 24 vehicles at a dozen T stops, including Alewife, Woodland, Riverside, Savin Hill, and Forest Hills, the partnership will allow residents to rely on public transportation for most trips, while utilizing Zipcars for the “last mile” of their travels. Zipcars placed at Oak Grove, Malden Center, and three Quincy stations also expand Zipcar’s footprint further outside of Boston, bringing the convenience of car sharing to Malden, Quincy, as well as Newton, and Braintree for the first time.

The partnership also includes Web site integration with Zipcar incorporating T maps, locations, and details into its new Web reservation system, as well as cross, in-station co-marketing, and a joint effort to roll-out the new CharlieCard to riders and tens of thousands of local Zipcar members.