March 2015 
 
In this Issue
March Pan Am Contest
Out & About
PAN AM Preparedness
News & Interesting Reads
Laughs for the Road
Did you know?
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March Pan Am Roadshow Contest

 

Let's get your commute prepared for the Games! During the month of March log a sustainable trip on the Smart Commute tool for your chance to win tickets to a Pan Am water polo match! Make sure you are connected to your workplace network and the Smart Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill network. 

 

 



Questions? [email protected]  

 

Out & About

 

WSP

WSP employees learn about the Smart Commute tool and sign up for an account using their cell phones. 

 

AMD  

AMD held a lunch and learn for employees to learn about the AMD Go Green program and its integration with the Smart Commute program and tool. Phil from AMD presented the prize to his work colleague Nahid.

 

Johnson & Johnson Medical

Smart Commute participated in the Johnson & Johnson Medical annual Health and Wellness fair for employees. 
 

Qualcomm

Qualcomm employees renewed their carpool parking passes and learned about how they can prepare their commute for the upcoming Pan Am/Parapan Am Games!

 


Let's get Pan Am prepared!



News & Interesting Reads  

The London Underline
Gensler's proposal to turn disused underground tunnels into arteries for bikes and pedestrians looks like fun.
  • Preparing for Yonge Street bus rapidway construction Read 
  • Allowing employees to telework is a great way to avoid lost productivity on snow days and during natural disasters Read
  • 6 great reasons to get outside and stay active even in the cold Read
  • Want fewer cars on the road? Stop giving employees free parking at work Read
  • There is no requirement to invest billions of dollars in new infrastructure, all we need to do is make use of the empty seats in our cars Read
Ed Begley, Jr. rode his bike to the Oscars!

Fun Facts for Highway 7 East - Bayview to Warden

Laughs for the Road!

 

Lighten your traffic conversation by checking out the

Smart Commute MRH weekly commuter comics.  


 
 Make sure to check our Facebook page each 

Thursday for a new Commuter Comic! 

 

Did you know? 

 

 

Metrolinx and TTC have come together to launch a one-year pilot project, bringing an express travel option to downtown Toronto.

During the pilot, TTC Metropass holders can buy a monthly sticker for their TTC pass, allowing them unlimited GO travel between Exhibition and Danforth GO Stations via Union Station. It is expected that those participating in the pilot could save up to 15 minutes of travel time during rush hour. 

 

Learn more on gotransit.com

What is Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill?

 

Smart Commute is a sustainable transportation 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.