Events and Campaigns
The Smart Commute program regularly offers campaigns and events to promote sustainable travel.By logging your trips on the Smart Commute App, you'll get a chance to WIN a gift card.
Winter Commute Month
During February, take advantage of your work commute by exploring walking, rolling, sharing a ride or taking
transit! If you're working from home, telework reduces driving trips too! Be sure to log your sustainable travel and
see how far you can go!
Carpooling and the Smart Commute Tool: Wednesday, February 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join pointA experts to learn about the benefits of carpooling and discover how the Smart Commute Tool, (Smartcommute.ca), can transform your daily commute. This session will cover the social, economic and environmental advantages of carpooling. Whether you want to carpool with friends or work colleagues, learn about what to consider when carpooling. A live demonstration of the Smart Commute Tool's features for carpool matching will be included (along with other sustainable transportation modes).
(View the recording here)
Cycling in all Weather Conditions: Wednesday, February 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Make all-season cycling a breeze. Cycle Toronto will guide you through topics including: choosing clothing and gear for wet and cold weather, bicycle maintenance and storage tips, winter route-planning, and safe riding techniques for weather-related hazards. Session information is applicable to residents outside of Toronto.
(View the recording here)
How Daily Travel Contributes to Quality of Life in Canada: Thursday, February 27, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Research and practice have long focused on developing and implementing quality of life indicators to prioritize well-being in decision-making. Tools and methods for evaluating subjective well-being have gained significant traction in recent decades, with travel recognized as one of the many dimensions influencing overall well-being. However, many of these measures remain overly generic and indirect, lacking the nuance needed to address the diverse needs of different populations. A deeper understanding of the travel-related factors that influence quality of life could lead to more accurate assessments of well-being and clarify the role of travel in fostering happy and healthy living
(View the recording here)
Bike Day/Bike Month
June is Bike Month and kicks-off with Bike Day in encouraging everyone to get cycling, learn new skills or simply
have fun and connect with new people! Celebrate by riding your bike for your commute to work, when taking a break,
running errands in your neighbourhood, or riding your friends, family or others!
Smart Commute Month
Participate in Smart Commute Month by using our online tool to explore your transportation options, match your
trips with others and track the impact of your travel choices. Rethink the way you commute and explore alternative
ways of travelling. Try the 4 Rs of travel planning: reduce, re-time, re-route and re-mode your trip.