About Us

Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill is a workplace and community travel program of York Region, in partnership with the City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill. Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill operates as a Transportation Management Association managed by the Markham and Richmond Hill Boards of Trade.

Our Mission

We connect Markham and Richmond Hill workplace employees and community members with sustainable commute options that meet their needs. In collaboration with employers, local municipalities, and partners, we deliver innovative, cost efficient Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies that contribute to employer business and sustainability goals and local policy priorities.

Employees at Smart Commute workplaces are 19.2% less likely to drive alone to work than the average GTHA commuter (Transportation Tomorrow Survey, 2016).