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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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Explore your transportation options during
Smart Commute Week!
Smart Commute Week (September 19 to 25) is the perfect time to try a sustainable mode of travel, such as cycling, walking, taking transit, carpooling or working from home. Use the Smart Commute Trip Tool to explore your travel options, find carpool matches, or track the impact of your sustainable trips! Which mode of travel do you prefer? Have you saved time or money by trying one rather than driving alone? Share your stories or photos about your sustainable commutes on social media using the hashtag #smartcommuteweek. Let's get moving!
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Have your Say on the Next Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA
Metrolinx has released a discussion paper that offers a shared vision for the GTHA's transportation system that looks at travel patterns, opportunities for improvements, and a plan for moving forward.
Read the full report here.
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Thanks to all our
Cycling Superstars!
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David Zhu
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Frank Casilio
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Robert Marinzel
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Krysten Bates |
Katherine
Pomykacz
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Mike McConnell
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During the summer, many cyclists at our Smart Commute MRH workplaces shared advice and anecdotes regarding their commutes on our Cycling Superstar blog. Click on each of the photos above to read cyclists' stories.
Do you have a favourite place to cycle in York Region? Enter the York Region Cycling Story or Photo Contest! Send a photo or story to cycling@york.ca or post on social media using #yorkcycling for a chance to win great prizes and be featured in York Region publications.
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Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
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On August 17th, Smart Commute MRH attended the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce's Annual General Meeting and BBQ, held for the first time at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
We met with many inspiring entrepeneurs and members of the business community in Richmond Hill, and shared some insight into transit projects, cycling routes and choosing a smarter commute.
For more information about the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.rhcoc.com.
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York Region Transit news and
service updates
Some changes are coming this September for transit riders who use York Region Transit or Viva!
Schedule changes: Effective September 4th, there will be service changes on several YRT/Viva routes. Please see details here.
YRTViva Pay app: The YRT/Viva mobile fare payment app, will be available through the app store and Google Play in Fall 2016. This is a quick and convenient way for transit users to purchase fares and validate their tickets. More news will be available at www.yrt.ca!
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News and Interesting Reads
Bloor Street Bike Lanes. Photo credit: CBC
The Bloor Street bike lanes are now in effect between Shaw Street and Avenue Road in Toronto. Show your support for this pilot by participating in the Cycle Toronto Rides Bloor Danforth on October 15th! Click here for details and registration.
- Markham Cycling Day is Sunday, September 25th! Register here for the 10K, 25K and 50K Tour de Markham cycling routes.
- Also taking place on September 25th is Share the Road's annual Greg's Ride, a celebration of cycling and fundraiser to support Share the Road's advocacy work. For more details, visit www.sharetheroad.ca/gregsride.
- Do you drive an electric vehicle, or are considering purchasing one? Register here for Plug'N'Drive's "I Drive Electric" event in Toronto on September 10 to view and test drive the latest EV models while enjoying food, music and giveaways!
- If you take the GO Train from Union Station in Toronto, note that platform changes are in effect beginning in August 2016 and lasting for two years. Read
- The 5th annual Green Energy Doors Open event takes place from September 9 to 11. Businesses, homeowners and organizations across the province (including several in Markham and Richmond Hill) will open their doors and host free events to promote renewable energy and sustainability. For more information, click here.
- Looking to build a successful bicycle program for your company? Here are ten steps to get started! Read
- Protected bike lanes actually speed up vehicle traffic, in addition to providing benefits for cyclists and pedestrians. Read
Congratulations to the winner of last month's Spot the Difference contest!
Elmer Ting of AMD won a $16 pre-paid Presto card. Good eye, Elmer!
Answers: 1) Helmet colour, 2) Direction of arrow on bike route sign, 3) Presto card in pocket,
4) front bike light, 5) bus stop sign, 6) missing tree, 7) sharrows on road
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