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Metrolinx releases shortlist of
investment tools for the Big Move
Metrolinx will be releasing their investment strategy June 1st, 2013. The following investment options are being considered for additional consultation:
- Development Charges
- Employer Payroll Tax
- Fuel Tax
- High Occupancy Tolls (HOT)
- Highway Tolls
- Land Value Capture
- Parking Space Levy, including pay-for-parking at transit stations
- Property Tax
- Sales Tax
- Transit Fare Increase
- Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) Fee
For more detail read the latest edition of The Big News, Metrolinx's bi-weekly newsletter and sign-up for ongoing updates.
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Bike City, Great City
Ottawa City Councillor, David Chernushenko, is working to complete an important film about what it takes to create a great city for biking. The following video is a rough cut of footage obtained so far, but needs funding to complete it's production.
For more information on this initiative and how you can get involved, click here.
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Here we grow again!
Do you know a great candidate to join the Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill Team?
Due to increased demand from our large employer base, we are expanding our team! Click link below for details on this opportunity.
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Upcoming Events
- Earth Week, April 15 - 21, 2013
- Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2013
- Bike to Work Day, Monday, May 27, 2013
- Clean Air Commute, June 17 - 23, 2013
Stay tuned for more information and to find out
how you can participate!
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Tools, Resources, Events & Interesting Reads
- View Smart Commute's results (October 1 - December 31, 2012)
- The Town of Richmond Hill is developing their first Environmental Strategy,Greening the Hill: Our Community, Our Future. Smart Commute provided input on sustainable transportation. Have your say and stay informed.
- Make your opinion count at an upcoming YRT/Viva Public Information Centre and offer your input to the 2014 Annual Service Plan. See event schedule
- YRT/Viva is hosting an online bicycle auction Friday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Details
- Interested in joining a cycling club? Check out the club of Richmond Hill bike shop, Evolution Cycles!
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Spotlight on our Smart Commute Employers
Celebrating with the Town of Richmond Hill and Councillor Vito Spatafora, on their Honourable Mention from the 2012 Smart Commute Awards and their 2013 Smart Commute Workplace
Gold designation
Carpool groups at AMD, who participated in Carpool Week, receiving emergency car kits complimentary of Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill
Congratulations to Mohammad Mahmood from AMD and his carpool group (Abhishek, Austin, Palak) for winning the Carpool Week group contest and receiving a $100 gas card each
Irem Khan, Smart Commute ambassador for Cole Engineering, presents an employee with their prize (Kobo eReader) for participating in a recent Smart Commute Expo
 Cathy Egan, Director at Enbridge, accepts their 2013 Smart Commute Workplace designation |
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What is Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill?
Smart Commute is a not-for-profit sustainability program 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.
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