Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill took the opportunity to showcase its e-bike at the inaugural Village of Richmond Hill Five Senses Festival held on August 12^th and 13^th. As residents enjoyed a diversity of arts and culture activities designed to experience the 5 senses, Smart Commute was on hand to share tips showing how smart commuting can benefit them, the greater community, and our environment.

Mayor Barrow, Town of Richmond Hill and Smart Commute MRH Program Director, Flo McLellan, with the e-bike

Nic Ahola from SNAP Richmond Hill tries out the e-bike!

So does Marj Andre from What's On Richmond Hill!

Flo with Terry Knight

Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill at the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Summer BBQ & AGM

On August 17^th Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill participated in the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce's Summer BBQ and Volunteer Recognition event along with the Annual General Meeting. Our team networked with attendees and provided information about smart commuting at our display table. In addition, Flo McLellan, Smart Commute MRH Program Director, shared with Chamber members the exciting changes and events that Smart Commute has undertaken in the last year.

To read Flo's report please click here.

Smart Commute MRH

Breakfast of Champions

Phase 1 of the Markham cycling and pedestrian pathway is now open! The 18.5 km scenic trail is located along the south side of Major Mackenzie Drive from Woodbine Ave. to east of Ninth Line and is part of Markham's Cycling and Pathways Master Plan.

For more information click here.

 New hire for Smart Commute MRH

Nicole Beayni

 Nicole joins the Smart Commute MRH team as our new Marketing, Communications Coordinator.

Nicole has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Sociology from the University of Toronto and has just completed her Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Centennial College's School of Business. Prior to this role, Nicole was an administrative and outreach intern with the team for the past 3 months. She's passionate about sustainable transportation and can't wait to hit the road with the SCMRH e-bike!

Markham Board of Trade B2B Trade Show & Networking Event  

Join Markham Board of Trade on Thursday, September 22 at York Downs Golf & Country Club from 4 - 8:00 p.m. for a business to business trade show and networking event. Free parking. Free admission.  Informative seminars on subjects such as Social Media, Business Communications and How to Select a Franchise.

For details click here.

More Smart Commute MRH News  

• Presto, the electronic transit fare card, comes to York Region. Find out how to get your fee-waived card here.
• VivaNext Highway 7 construction project update
• More than 60 YRT/Viva service changes on the way.
• Visit www.yrt.ca for a complete list of changes, to view schedules, and access online trip planning.
• York Region Bus Rapid Transit project information offices now open. Click Here
• Expanding GO Transit in Richmond Hill Click Here    

• Metrolinx / VivaNext Cyclist advisory - Highway 7 East construction Click Here

Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill is now on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook!