Smart Commute MonthCelebrate Smart Commute Month This September!
Smart Commute Month returns this September, and it’s your chance to think differently about how you travel. Whether you walk, bike, take transit, carpool, or work from home - we want to hear from you!
This annual campaign is about sustainable ways to get around and invites you to share your commuting habits through a short survey. Your feedback helps improve transportation options in your community - and gives you the chance to WIN one of five $100 Shop Local gift cards!
How to Participate:
- Take the Smart Commute Month survey between September 1 and 30, 2025
- Tell us how you travel and how your habits may have changed
- Provide your name and contact information and you’ll be automatically entered into the prize draw!
- Log a round-trip for an additional ballot!
Prizes (subject to change without notice):
Please note:
- Maximum of two ballots per person (one for completing the survey, one for logging a trip.)
- Limit of one prize per person
Expand Your Knowledge This September
As part of Smart Commute Month, we’re offering a series of engaging webinars on topics that matter to your commute and your community. From preparing for safe winter driving, to adding more movement to your day, to understanding the latest in micromobility devices, these sessions feature expert speakers and practical tips you can put into action. Plus, for each webinar you attend, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a $25 gift card (registration required)!
- Safe Winter Driving & Vehicle Preparedness - Thursday, September 11, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m
Be ready for the winter arrival on the roads! Join the Ministry of Transportation Ontario for a presentation on how to stay safe on the roads this winter. Learn essential tips for winter driving and how to prepare your vehicle for cold-weather conditions.
Register for the Safe Winter Driving & Vehicle Prepardness Webinar here.
- Mid-day Movement - Thursday, September 18, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Looking to get more active in your daily routine? Tune in for a panel discussion with Public Health experts from Public Health Sudbury and Districts, Grey Bruce Public Health, and Middlesex-London Health Unit. Each panelist will share insights on how to incorporate movement into your day and its importance, followed by a live Q&A session.
Register for the Mid-Day Movement Webinar here.
- Micromobility Devices - Thursday, September 25, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
New devices and new challenges – too fast and furious? Hear from police representatives from Sudbury, London, and York as they discuss the use and regulation of micromobility devices. This panel includes presentations from Greater Sudbury Police Service, London Police Service, and York Regional Police and a Q&A segment to address your questions.
Register for the Micromobility Devices Webinar here.
Let’s Make Every Commute Count
Smart Commute Month is your chance to try something new, share your experiences, and help shape the future of transportation in our community. Whether you’re completing the survey, logging a trip, or joining a webinar, every action contributes to building more sustainable, accessible, and safe ways to get around. Join in this September, be part of the movement, and you could win great prizes along the way!