Welcome to Smart
Commute London
Smart Commute London offers support to employers and employees
working in London to use sustainable modes of transportation for their commute.
Smart Commute London offers customizable resources to encourage walking, cycling, transit, carpooling,
vanpooling, and telework.
Celebrate Smart Commute month this September! Smart Commute Month is your chance to think differently about how you travel. Whether you walk, bike, take transit, carpool, or work from home, try something new.
Smart Commute Annual Survey
Re-think your commute this September! Join us in celebrating Smart Commute Month by participating in our annual survey. Your input is crucial in helping us understand how employees and residents are commuting, whether you're working from home or on-site.
Complete our Smart Commute Month Survey during September for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards. Simply fill out the survey and submit your entry. Winners will be chosen by random draw. Help shape better commuting solutions and win prizes!
Please note:
~This survey is intended for Smart Commute member workplaces only.
~There is a limit of one entry per person.
~Prizes are managed by the Smart Commute London office and are subject to change without notice.
Click here to view the official contest rules.
Smart Commute Month Webinars
We have an exciting line-up of webinar topics for you to participate in! Check out the list below.
Safe Winter Driving & Vehicle Preparedness
Thursday, Sept.11, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) for winter driving tips and vehicle safety essentials to stay safe on the roads this season. Register here.
Midday Movement: Rethink Your Routine
Thursday, Sept.18, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join a panel of public health experts from London, Greater Sudbury, and Bruce County, to explore the benefits of daily movement. Register here.
The Biking Lawyer: Cycling Rights and Collisions
Wednesday, Sept.24, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join David Shellnutt from The Biking Lawyer to learn about your rights as a cyclist and what to do in a collision. Be engaged in a live Q&A session. Information shared will be applicable to London cyclists. Register here.
Micro-Mobility Devices: Use, Impact, and Regulation
Thursday, Sept.25, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Hear from police representatives in London, Sudbury and York Region on micromobility use and regulations. Register here.
Join Smart Commute London Today!
Smart Commute London offers individuals who work in London support to commute using sustainable modes of
transportation.
Why join Smart Commute London and commute sustainably?
- Save money by reducing commute costs like parking, gas, and vehicle wear and tear.
- Access supports to use sustainable options to get to and from work.
- Improve wellbeing by including physical activity during your commute. Sustainable commuting methods may
also help improve your mood, job satisfaction, and productivity.
- Contribute to decreased emissions in London.
As an employee, you have access to:
Trip planning tool – plan your commute route, log trips, and find a buddy to commute with by
carpooling, walking, cycling, and transit on SmartCommute.ca or through the Smart Commute app. Download the
app now on the App
Store, get it on Google Play, or check out the web version.
Emergency Ride Home program – If you use a sustainable method to commute to work and have an unforeseen
emergency, you can request reimbursement for the cost of an emergency trip home. Details to be determined.
How-to resources, opportunities to join contests, and more!
Explore transportation options with the Smart Commute tool
Carpool
Match with other users who are part of the same organization
or have the
same destination.
Trip Planner
Match with other users who are looking to walk to complete
their logged
trips by foot.
Trip Tracking
Login and being tracking your travel choices by distance,
cost and
emissions savings.
Trip Buddies
Match with other users to are looking for a partner to take transit or cycle together – ideal for first-timers!
Workplaces in London: Become a Smart Commute London member
Businesses and organizations that become Smart Commute London members will be provided with a free
membership, including access to a customizable online platform for employees, Business Bike Rack Program,
and other supports (offer available until spring, 2026).
Benefits of becoming a Smart Commute London member include:
- Reduced employee transportation costs
- Reduced traffic and parking shortages
- Increased employee recruitment, retention, and productivity
- Achieve corporate sustainability goals
Programs and Services
Smart Commute London members have access to customizable supports and services to encourage sustainable work
commutes:
Trip planning tool – Employees can plan their route, log trips, and find a buddy to commute with by
carpooling, walking, cycling, and transit on SmartCommute.ca or through the Smart Commute app.
Promotional tools - campaigns, events, and educational materials to encourage employees to travel
sustainably.
Emergency Ride Home program – If an employee who uses a sustainable method to commute to work has an
unforeseen emergency, they can request reimbursement for the cost of their emergency trip home. Details to
be determined.
Workplace surveys and assessments - Employee commuting surveys and workplace site assessments can be
conducted to understand transportation habits and meet the needs of individual workplaces.
Business Bike Rack program - Need more parking for employees commuting by bike? The City’s Business
Bike Rack Program may be able to help… and more!
For more information, contact smartcommute@london.ca
Additional City of London Resources
Cycling in London – learn more about London’s cycling infrastructure,
access London’s Bike Map, and cycling education resources.
London Transit Commission – includes
up-to-date information on bus routes, schedules, and fares.
Additional sustainable transportation information can be found here.
London’s Mobility Master
Plan – learn more and have your say about London’s future plan to improve walking,
cycling, transit and transportation demand management.
London’s Climate Emergency Action
– learn more about London’s plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and to improve
London’s resiliency to a changing climate.