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Markham Office
Markham Board of Trade
7271 Warden Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 5X5
Richmond Hill Office
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
376 Church Street South
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9V8
info@smartcommutemrh.ca
289-844-3026
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It's Carpool Week!
The benefits of carpooling are plenty: share driving costs with someone, use HOV lanes or designated parking spots, or take the time to read or sleep. If you've ever wanted to try it out, now is the perfect opportunity!
Between January 25th and February 8th, log your carpool or vanpool trip on the Trip Tool for a chance to win:
- one of three $500 VIA Rail vouchers;
- a one-night stay for two in the Corporate Jacuzzi Suite at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North valued at $325*;
- a $50 gift certificate to various restaurants*, or
- a $25 gift card to Costco Wholesale*.
*Available only to those registered under the Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill network.
The "Selfie Contest" is back! Take a picture with your carpool group and post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #smartcommute and #carpoolweek - don't forget to include or tag @smartcommutemrh! You can also like and post your picture on our Facebook page, while telling us why you choose to carpool. We will randomly select one lucky group to win a prize! See contest details here.
For more information about Carpool Week, including contest details, please click here.
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Spotlight on Carpoolers: Madhi and Sarah of AECOM Richmond Hill
We spoke to Madhi Naimi and Sarah Schmied of AECOM Richmond Hill about why they choose to carpool, the benefits of sharing their ride, and how AECOM Richmond Hill's involvement in the Smart Commute program influenced their decision.
Read the conversation on our blog post here!
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Gearing up for Carpool Week!
Between January 25th and 29th, the SCMRH team visited our workplaces with resources, giveaways and even a "selfie station" to spread the word about Carpool Week! We received lots of interest from employees looking to share their drive and find a match on the Trip Tool.
Click on any of the images above to see photos from our outreach events.
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Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Transportation Delivery Plan post-games report
The Ministry of Transportation released its 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games transportation report in early January. Some of the highlights include:
- 196 employers used Smart Commute's Games Service, which provided information and resource tools to keep businesses moving.
- By using HOV lanes, some GO bus routes saved 20 minutes compared to pre-Games travel.
- There were approximately 2,500 new users on the Smart Commute trip tool.
Read the full report here.
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Town of Richmond Hill's Josh Ward (left) and City of Markham's Brian Lee (right) accept their 2016 Gold Workplace Designations from SCMRH
Municipalities awarded 2016 Gold Workplace Designations from Smart Commute!
Congratulations to the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Markham for receiving a 2016 Gold Workplace Designation for their participation in the Smart Commute program!
As funding partners and SCMRH workplaces, both municipalities demonstrate outstanding achievement in creating policies and programs that encourage sustainable transportation.
We look forward to working on many more exciting and sustainable initiatives in 2016!
Click here for more photos of Gold and Silver Workplace Designation recipients.
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News and Interesting Reads
Calling all cyclists - we need you! Click here to find out how to participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer.
This Valentine's Day, treat your significant other to a ride in one of these romantic modes of transit. Read
February 3rd is Winter Walk Day! Discover the physical and mental health benefits of winter walking at this Whitchurch-Stouffville event. Read
York Region wants you to be ready for winter with these safe driving tips. Read Senior citizens could be able to ride York Region Transit for free or at a reduced fare. Read
Employees who telecommute are 87% more likely to love their jobs than those who work in a "traditional office." Read
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