Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill would like to thank AMD, GENIVAR, MMM Group, Philips, The Town of Markham, URS Canada, WorleyParsons Canada Services Ltd, HDR/ iTRANS, Sheraton Parkway Hotel, The Town of Richmond Hill, SENES/DCS, and the York Catholic District School Board for making the air cleaner for everyone in Markham and Richmond Hill by participating in this year's Clean Air Commute.
Your efforts helped make this year's Clean Air Commute a record success, with 189 workplaces and more than 18,000 employees participating in the Toronto/ GTA area during the week of June 13-19. The final tally is in: 480.28 tonnes of pollution were prevented from entering in our environment!
19th Annual Clean Air Commute Appreciation and Awards Reception
Pollution Probe hosted its 19th Annual Clean Air Commute Appreciation and Awards Reception on July 6th at the John Labatt Hall on Queen's Quay West.
Pollution Probe and Smart Commute presented certificates of recognition to workplaces with leading participation rates as well as draws for the Grand Prizes for all commuters who logged at least one day's commute at the awards ceremony.
Wincy Tsang (Smart commute Program Advisor) with Town of Markham Staff.
Congratulations to the following 2011 Clean Air Commute bicycle draw winners!
Congratulations to Jean-Luc Daviau! Winner of GENIVAR's Clean Air Commute bicycle draw.
Congratulations to Darlene Clapham! Winner of the York Catholic District School Board Clean Air Commute bicycle draw.
Congratulations to Wendy Won! Winner of the Sheraton Parkway Clean Air Commute bicycle draw.
Congratulations to Sarah Hanson! Winner of the URS Canada Clean Air Commute bicycle draw.
We would also like to congratulate Gary Huang (AMD), John Karabourniotis (Town of Markham), and Don Dunnett (Town of Richmond Hill), bicycle draw winners of the 2011 Clean Air Commute.
Smart Commute promotes Clean Air Commute at the Town of Markham
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill and Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councilors, and staff promoted Clean Air Commute, the new Nissan Leaf, and Smart Commute Electric bike at the Town of Markham.
Smart Commute MRH registers Town of Markham employees for Clean Air Commute
There was a successful registration turn out for Clean Air Commute, where Town of Markham employees were eager to participate in this sustainable transportation initiative.
Flo McLellan (Program Director of Smart Commute MRH) registering Councilor Valerie Burke for Clean Air Commute
Clean Air Commute Segway Clinic at the Town of Richmond Hill
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill and Town of Richmond Hill staff promoted alternative and sustainable methods of travel during the Clean Air Commute Segway Clinic (sponsored by Pollution Probe for Clean Air Commute week) by demonstrating the electric driving potential of the Nissan Leaf, Segway, and the Smart Commute Electric bike at the event.
The Segway clinic demonstrated the basic operation, safety features, and riding etiquette of the Segway to town employees.
George Flint trying out the Segway!
Smart Commute MRH also promoted Clean Air Commute at the event by demonstrating how such various transportation methods can help reduce Green House Gas emissions.
Smart Commute staff promoting Clean Air Commute week at Town of Richmond Hill
Pole walking at GENIVAR
Smart Commute sponsors pole walking clinic for GENIVAR employees during Clean Air Commute Week.
