Registration is open for the 11th Annual Bike to Work Day on May 28!
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Mark your calendars! T
he 11th annual
Bike to Work Day group ride is happening on Monday, May 28! Participate in this great event to kick off Bike Month (May 28 - June 30)
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This year, we invite you to join us to experience this
FREE 6 km group ride from WSP Canada to Town of Richmond Hill and the new
Lake to Lake Cycling and Walking Trail
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The event will include a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt, continental breakfast, bike safety checks, prizes, giveaways, exhibitors, and a chance to network with local cyclists.
For details about the event, schedule and route, please visit
our website
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Sign up before or by Friday, May 18 to be entered in our early bird draw to win
a $50 Ultimate Dining gift card! Win grand prizes of TWO
NEW BIKES
and additional giveaways and prizes from our sponsors that will be awarded the day of the event.
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Registration will close at noon on Thursday, May 24th.
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GO Station Access - Markham GO
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How do you GO?
Throughout February and March, SCMRH visited the Markham GO Station to survey GO riders on the modes of transportation they currently use to access the station, and to promote sustainable commuting options. By partaking in the GO Station Access survey, riders shared their commutes and provided feedback on their willingness to try sustainable modes of transportation, which SCMRH shared with Metrolinx in order to improve the way riders access the station.
Riders were also encouraged to fill out a short survey from SCMRH to receive information and resources packages about their preferred sustainable commuting options.
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Ride the Line 1 Extension with Cheryl Giblon
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Check out our newest interview with Cheryl Giblon, the Industry Engagement Manager at York University. We talked with Cheryl about her experience using the new Line 1 subway extension, her experience with PRESTO, and her thoughts on why people should try transit!
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Photo: Cheryl Giblon at the IBM Innovation Space - Markham Convergence Centre
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Out and About in Richmond Hill
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Richmond Hill Board of Trade's Business Achievement Awards
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Sidra Mukhtar, Samantha Maurice, Wincy Tsang, and Sonya De Vellis attending RHBOT's Business Achievement awards on March 1
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On March 1, SCMRH attended Richmond Hill Board of Trade's (RHBOT) 2018 Business Achievement Awards at Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel and Suites. SCMRH had the opportunity to celebrate and recognize leading, local businesses and their commitment to the future of Richmond Hill. Additionally, SCMRH staff networked with longtime and new members of RHBOT and promoted the SCMRH program.
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Seneca Markham - Spring Open House
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Wincy Tsang at Seneca Markham's Spring Open House
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On April 7, SCMRH attended Seneca Markham's Spring Open House. Staff was on-site to help future students and long time faculty members explore their sustainable commuting options and learn more about finding their options using the Smart Commute Online Tool. SCMRH is proud to partner with Seneca College to promote sustainability and provide resources to the Seneca Markham community to try an alternative mode to commute to and from the campus.
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Sonya De Vellis at IBM Canada's Earth Day event
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On April 18, SCMRH attended IBM Canada's Earth Day event. IBM employees were surveyed to gauge interest about implementing designated carpool spots at 3600 Steeles Avenue East. In addition, employees were challenged by testing their active transportation knowledge for a chance to win great prizes.
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Greening Expo at Markham Stouffville Hospital
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Pictured left to right: Elena Pacheco, Maria Pavone, Tamara Wright, and Sonya De Vellis at the Greening and Sustainability Expo
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On April 20, SCMRH attended Markham Stouffville Hospital's (MSH) Earth Day Greening and Sustainability Expo. This annual expo emphasizes the necessity for greener initiatives to better serve the Markham community and environment. MSH employees and volunteers explored new ways to commuting sustainably, using the Smart Commute Online Tool, and were asked to test their active transportation knowledge by playing trivia. Sonya De Vellis spoke on behalf of SCMRH about MSH's commitment to sustainable commuting, and awarded the hospital with their 2018 Gold Workplace Designation.
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York Region and Metrolinx News
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Photo courtesy of YRT/Viva
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Transit Assistance Program
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York Region is making transit more affordable for eligible residents with their one-year Transit Assistance Program (TAP) pilot (April 2018 - March 2019). Eligible residents can purchase a TAP pass for half the cost of a YRT Adult monthly pass. The TAP pass is valid for unlimited travel on YRT services for the calendar month.
Click here
to check eligibility and how you can apply for a TAP pass.
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Buy and Reload your PRESTO card at Shoppers Drug Mart
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Have you heard the news?
You can now buy and reload your PRESTO card at
FIVE
Shoppers Drug Mart locations in York Region! By the end of 2018, you'll be able to buy and load your PRESTO card at nearly 400 Shoppers Drug Mart locations in the GTHA!
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Photo courtesy of Metrolinx
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Interesting Reads and News
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Video courtesy of: Momentum Mag
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First driverless cars, now there's a riderless bike!
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- Should cyclists and motorists have separate traffic laws? Many cyclists feel that rules designed for cars don't make sense for bikes. Read more about how the City of Montreal is looking into developing new laws for cyclists.
- On April 3, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) rolled out the first phase of the Fair Fare Program, which cuts transit costs by as much as one third for low-income, eligible, TTC riders. Read more.
- Can teleworking make you happier ... especially if you're married? PyshOrg seems to think so! Click here to see what a scientific study has to say about the impact of teleworking on your well-being.
- By putting one foot in front of the other, you can walk your way to better health. By incorporating a 30 minute walk into your daily routine, you lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. Read more.
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