2023 Blogs

Winter Outdoor Activities

Work and Wellness: Elevating Your Commute with Mini-Workouts on Two Wheels

Navigating Winter with Ease: The Best Practices for Using Public Transit

Navigating Winter Challenges: Practical Solutions for Winter Commuting

The Benefits of Winter Commuting: Why You Should Keep Biking Year-Round

Cold Weather Nutrition: Fueling Your Winter Commutes for Optimal Performance

Green Commuting Gadgets and Accessories: Must-Haves for Eco-Conscious Travelers

Car-Free Living: How to Live and Thrive Without Owning a Car

The Psychology of Sustainable Commuting: Overcoming Barriers and Building Habits

The Future of Sustainable Commuting: Electric Bikes and Scooters

Staying Warm While Biking in the Fall

The Essential Guide to Bike Maintenance and Care

Incorporate Sustainable Transit When Going to/from Work

How to get started on School Carpool

Get Ready to Bike to School!

Try the 10 Days Walk Challenge

Lake to Lake Cycling Route Ontario

Biking Communities to join in the GTA

Most Recommended Road Biking Trails in Markham

Most Recommended Road Biking Trails in Richmond Hill

Three Intermediate Biking Trails in Toronto to Try This Summer!

Embracing Biking at Your Prime Midlife!

June Cycling Superstar - Michael Zheng

Three Summer Day Trips in Ontario Using Public Transportation

How to Get Your Child Active in Biking This Summer

Everything You Need to Know About Bike Helmets

Unionville Festival Transportation Options

Tips on Staying Safe While Carpooling

Tips on Staying Safe in Public Transit

How to Stay Motivated With Biking

Enhance your Walk to Work

Enhance your Bike Ride to Work

Enhance your Public Transport Experience

Enhance your Carpool Ride to Work

How to Bring New Excitement to Working from Home

Types of Bikes

Navigate your Walk to Work

Navigate Your Bike Ride to Work

Navigate your Public Transit Ride

Snacks to Fuel your Bike Ride

Navigate your Carpool Ride

Best Food and Exercise for your Age Group

What Makes a Great Shoe

The History of the Subway

The Best Way to Commute: 5 km or Less

The Best Way to Commute: 5 km - 20 km

The Best Way to Commute: 20+ km

The Best Way to Commute: To the City

The Real Cost of Commuting

Prepare to Walk to Work

Prepare to Bike to Work

Prepare to Carpool

Prepare to use Public Transport



2022 Blogs

Popular Cycling Trails in Richmond Hill

Popular Cycling Trails in Markham

Spring Into Cycling Photo Contest 2022

How To Use Your Commute Time To Improve Your Mental Well-Being

5 Ways Sustainable Transportation Will Improve Your Life

6 Rules All Kids Should Follow When Riding a Bike

Essential Winter Riding Tips

Features of the New SmartCommute.ca App

7 Strategies to Ease Transition Back to the Office

The Transit Pilot: Commute the Smart Way

Five Valuable Tips to Effectively Work From Home

Four Clever Spaces in your Home to Transform into an Office

Three Compelling Reasons to Commute Sustainably



Cycling Superstar Series

Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill’s Sustainable Superstar and Cycling Superstar series features tips and insights from employees of our Smart Commute workplaces who commute to work by carpooling, public transit, walking or cycling.

Click the links below to read the blog posts!

Meet David, a "seasoned" cyclist!

Here’s some “Frank” advice about starting a bike to work group!

Cyling safely with Mike

Cycle to work without going the distance with Robert and Krysten