Welcome to Smart Commute
Halton Municipalities
The Smart Commute program provides tools and resources to support and incentivize cycling, walking,
carpooling, public transit, and alternative working arrangements (e.g., remote work) as sustainable
options for commuting.
Through this customized, year-round program, your workplace employees can commute more sustainably,
reducing their parking demand and commuting costs, and helping you attract and retain key talent.
Smart Commute Halton Municipalities is serviced by
pointA, a non-profit that has been helping
businesses commute more sustainably for more than 20 years.
For Employers & Workplaces -
Try the program for a year for free!
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Smart Commute Halton Municipalities is offering a free one-year trial of the program to qualifying
workplaces.
Get in touch with us
to learn more and see if your workplace qualifies.
Your one-year trial will include the following base services:
- Smart Commute app/Tool - A dedicated online network for employees to find fellow
carpoolers to share rides and measure the impact of their travel choices.
- Emergency Ride Home - In the event of an emergency, employees who carpool, take
transit, cycle or walk to work can travel home quickly - on us (up to $75/trip/person).
- Annual events and campaigns – There are 3 monthly campaigns a year that provide
employees with resources, webinars, commuting challenges, and prizes: (1) Winter Commute Month (February); (2) Bike Month (May/June); (3) Smart Commute Month (September).
- Outreach/tabling event – One in-person or virtual outreach/tabling event (1-2 hours)
on a topic of your choice (e.g., how to find a carpool partner, how to use PRESTO, bike safety)
Watch this video to learn more about the Smart Commute program and the trial:
CURRENT EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS
Smart Commute Month 2024
Smart Commute invites you to celebrate all sustainable transportation modes. We encourage you to explore alternative ways of travel if you drive alone.
We want to hear how you are travelling to work and around your community. In 2024, are you still working from home? How do you feel about cycling to work or school? What is your comfort level with taking public transit? Complete the annual Smart Commute Month 2024 survey for a chance to WIN one of four $100 e-gift cards
To enter the contest, take the survey between September 1 to October 6, 2024, for an eligible contest entry to WIN one of four $100 e-gift cards. Below are some things to know:
- Only one entry per participant for contest entry.
- Each respective Smart Commute office reserves the right to distribute prizes, subject to change without notice.
- Click here to see the official contest rules.
Smart Commute Month Webinars
PAST - Cycling All Seasons Webinar: Thursday, September 19 (Watch the recording below!)
Learn about the benefits of cycling to work, typical challenges and how to overcome them, bike essentials and important safety tips for all seasons.
PAST - Carpooling and the Smart Commute Tool Webinar: Wednesday, September 25 (Watch the recording below!)
Discover the benefits of carpooling and discover how our app, the Smart Commute Tool, can transform your daily commute. This session will cover the environmental and financial advantages of carpooling, how to easily find and join carpool groups, and a live demonstration of the Smart Commute Tool's features. Whether you're a daily commuter or just curious about sustainable transportation options, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to make your journey more efficient and eco-friendly.
PAST - Electric Vehicles Webinar: Wednesday, September 26 (Watch the recording below!)
Learn about the variety of electric vehicles (EV’s) available today, the growth of EV charging infrastructure, and how technological progress has impacted EVs' capabilities to withstand winter conditions, making them a more popular choice in Canada.