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February 2012
In This Issue
Carpool Week - Enter to WIN!
YRT / Viva service returns
Are you using Presto yet?
Winter Cycling Events
In the news
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Carpool Week is a GTHA wide campaign that encourages people who drive alone to try carpooling. Taking part in a carpool saves you money, time and energy. It also helps reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. The overall impact is a better quality of life for all! 

 

Is your company a Smart Commute
 Markham, Richmond Hill workplace? ENTER TO WIN!
 
Win a $50 iTunes card!
Register for free for a chance to win!

 

Already carpooling?
Your carpool could WIN a $1000 
Ticketmaster & Esso prize package!

 

Visit smartcommutemrh.ca for contest details and rules.

Share your experience with us!

 

Even if you are not an employee of a Smart Commute MRH 

workplace, you can still WIN! Email your story and/or photo to info@smartcommutemrh.ca and it could be featured in this newsletter and on our website! Submit by February 29th and you will be entered into a draw for a $25 Bon Appétit gift card!

 
YRT / Viva service returns February 4th!
 
After three months, the York Region transit strike has come to an end as agreements have been struck with contract workers. Resumption of service will occur in phases over the coming weeks beginning Saturday, February 4th. 
 
The Region will offer FREE YRT/Viva service for two months to encourage the return of riders. Read more and visit yrt.ca for ongoing updates.
 

Are you using Presto yet?

 

 

Doug McKeown of Wisdeck (centre) wins pre-loaded Presto card at The Networker's MEGA Networking Event 

at Richmond Hill Country Club!

Winter Cycling Events

 

Toronto Cyclists Union presents Bike Winter 2012 including 365 Days of Cycling: An Evening of Art and Cycling on February 2, 2012 form 7 - 9 p.m. 

In the news 
  • Is sustainability now the key to corporate success? Read how companies that have adopted sustainability policies have outperformed those who didn't.
  • Read about Top 10 smart cities on the planet

What is Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill?

 

Smart Commute is a not-for-profit sustainability initiative of the municipalities of Markham and Richmond Hill, York Region and Metrolinx. We help local employers and commuters, like you, explore different commute choices like carpooling, cycling and transit. Our goal is to ease gridlock, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while making your commute less expensive and more enjoyable.

 

Your savings! In just five years, Carpool Zone users in the GTA have saved over ten million dollars and prevented  24,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions; the equivalent of about 9 million bricks!