Incorporate Sustainable Transit When Going to/from Work

By Dorothy Yeung

September, 2023

Did you know you have the option to adopt sustainable transportation when commuting to and from work? Here we will show you a few examples you can live a more sustainable lifestyle.

For instance, if you commute from Markham to downtown Toronto for work, you can consider using GO transit (bus/train) as an alternative to dealing with downtime traffic. You can drive, ride a bike or even take public transit to reach your nearest GO Transit station.

All Go Transit stations provide sufficient car and bike parking spaces. Cyclists should remember to bring a lock with you to securely fasten your bikes.

Apart from biking and driving, utilizing YRT buses to access GO Transit is an excellent choice. The Ride to Go program from YRT allows customers to travel on YRT for free by showing proof-of-payment for a trip on GO Transit. It is available on any YRT and contracted TTC route in York Region that connects to GO Transit services. Customers must use a PRESTO card, credit or debit card, or valid GO Transit fare to enjoy this fare integration. For more information, please visit www.yrt.ca/en/fares-and-passes/ride-to-go.aspx

There are plenty of ways to save money while embracing a sustainable approach to your daily commute. So why hesitate? Take the first step now and start changing your lifestyle!