What’s a TMA?
TMA stands for Transportation Management Association. The Merrimack Valley TMA is one of 15 similar organizations across the state that focus on improving commuting options and reduce traffic congestion in an effort to save commuters money and improve air quality.
The MVTMA earns its revenue through membership dues received from our members and through a grant provided by MassDOT. We reinvest that money to provide solutions and incentive programs to commuters in the Merrimack Valley region who are committed to sharing their commute (via ridesharing, biking, walking or taking public transportation to/from work).
About Us
The Merrimack Valley TMA was founded as the River Road Transportation Management Association (RRTMA) in 1997. The TMA is a non-profit organization composed of employers and property owners who are working together to address employee transportation issues in the Merrimack Valley area of Andover and along the I-93 and I-495 corridors.
The River Road area and the neighboring communities of Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover have seen an unprecedented amount of development over the past few years. This has resulted in a significant amount of traffic. As traffic congestion in the region continued to increase, the River Road TMA expanded to address related region-wide traffic issues in the communities of Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover and in 2010, the TMA expanded its service area to include Haverhill. The TMA has enhanced its role to serve as a resource for employers to comply with the Massachusetts Rideshare regulations, advocate for commuter-oriented and sustainability legislation, and serve as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas that impact economic development in the greater Andover region.
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
The Merrimack Valley TMA’s Board of Directors serve for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2018 and concluding in August 31, 2020.
They include:
Board President Kevin Lemire – Putnam Investments
Board Treasurer Tom Chretien – Philips
Board Clerk Marlene Hoyt – Enterprise Bank
Gerry-Lynn Darcy – Lupoli Companies
Marc Lamontagne – MKS Instruments
Steve Maffetone – Hewlett Packard Enterprise