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 commutes. Smart Commute London offers customizable resources to encourage walking, cycling, transit, carpooling, vanpooling and telework.

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Smart Commute Month – September 2026

September is Smart Commute Month! This month is a celebration of all sustainable transportation modes, making it the perfect time to explore alternative ways to travel.

Complete the Smart Commute Month Commuter Survey (London) in September for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards. Winners will be chosen by random draw!

Smart Commute Month Webinars:

Safe Travels

• Date: Thursday, September 10
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• Description: Join us on a journey of "Safe Travels" safe and sustainable travel, focusing on strategies to promote safe walking and cycling to and from school while encouraging sustainable transportation for everyday commutes. The session covered road safety awareness, active transportation initiatives, and practical approaches to creating safer, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable travel habits for students, employees, and communities
• Register Here
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Share Your Ride: Real Stories, Real Savings

• Date: Thursday, September 24
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• Description:Curious about carpooling but not sure how to make it work for your schedule? Join commuters, employers, and Smart Commute representatives to learn how sharing your ride can save money, reduce commute stress, and make your daily trip to work more enjoyable
• 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