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.
Smart Commute London invites you to gear up for Bike Month in June! Bike Month is a celebration of all things cycling, and the perfect time to get active outside by bike. There are many cycling routes throughout London to help you get to your destination, whether it's for work or recreation.
Attend Our Webinars
Throughout Bike Month, Smart Commute will host a series of bike-focused webinars, join to learn something new with your colleagues:
Get Ready to Cycle: Gear, Technique, and Bike Maintenance
Thursday, May 28, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Presented by: Jesse Han, Program Manager - pointA
This webinar will provide an overview of bicycles and how to ride them safely. You will learn about the benefits of cycling, bicycle parts, safety checks, common rules of the road, cycling gear, and etiquette and techniques. This webinar is perfect for anyone who is unfamiliar with cycling or would like a proper refresher on how to cycle safely this season.
The Present and Future of Cycling in Toronto
Thursday, June 4, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Presented by: Alyssa Cerbu and Sonya De Vellis - City of Toronto
Join City of Toronto Transportation Services staff to learn more about our recent cycling achievements and near-term plans to grow, connect and renew Toronto's cycling network. Attendees will leave the session knowing more about getting around Toronto by bike and how staff are building the City’s cycling future.
Equity-Based Active Transportation Research and Experience
Thursday, June 11, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Presented by: Shilpa Dogra, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (Kinesiology) and Director of the Active Living and Longevity Lab, and Armi De Francia, Active Transportation Coordinator - Town of Ajax
Working towards equity in active transportation requires ongoing engagement with equity-deserving communities to address barriers to participation. The session discusses how our positionality affects our experiences with active transportation, ways to engage equity-deserving groups at different budget levels as well as engagement with people with disabilities. The session will conclude with practical approaches for engaging equity-deserving communities in active transportation efforts.
More than Good Enough – Exploring Public Secure Bike Parking Solutions
Thursday, June 18, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Presented by: Allison Miller, Senior Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, City of London
Join our speaker, Allison Miller from the City of London, to hear how the City is improving bike parking and how these lessons may apply in your community. Allison will highlight the City’s Bike Parking Implementation Plan, provide examples of secure bike parking, share success stories, and offer tips you can apply in your own community to make your bike-commute destinations better for you and fellow cyclists.
Ontario By Bike (Bike Tourism)
Thursday, June 25, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Presented by: Louisa Mursell, Executive Director – Transportation Options Ontario By Bike
We’re excited to welcome Ontario By Bike to share inspiration and information on how to discover cycle touring and cycle tourism in Ontario. Learn about what makes both a destination and business bicycle friendly, what services are needed to become certified and other opportunities as cycle tourism in Ontario continues to grow. With tips for touring by bike, whether you’re looking for family-friendly trail rides, bikepacking adventures, or multi-day paved routes, this is a great place to start planning your summer and fall cycling trips.
Smart Commute Bike Month Contest
For employees at Smart Commute London member workplaces:
Log cycling trips for a chance to WIN a $100 e-gift card!
How to participate:
- Log your bike trips on SmartCommute.ca for a chance to win a $100 e-gift card.
- Bike trips taken between June 1 and June 30, 2026 are eligible, and must be logged by 11:59pm EST on July 7 to qualify for the prize draw.
- Each one-way bike trip counts as one (1) entry to the random prize draw.
- Up to two (2) bike trips per day are eligible for the contest.
- New account registration counts as one (1) entry to the random prize draw.
- A prize draw will be held in July. You will be notified if you have won through your registered Smart Commute account email address. Please ensure that your account email address is typed correctly and that you can be contacted.
- Please review your Region’s Contest Terms and Conditions for specific qualifications.
- Each respective Smart Commute office reserves the right to distribute prizes, subject to change without notice.
Note: Logging a bike trip on SmartCommute.ca automatically enters you into the Smart Commute Contest and winners may choose to opt out receiving the prize.
Download and view the official contest rules here: City of London
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.
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 about London’s long-term plan to prepare for change and growth needs to 2050.
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.