Summer officially arrived on June 20!
Experience a safe and happy summer in York Region with
Navigating the New Normal
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As communities prepare to return to regular operations, Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill continues to promote sustainable modes of commuting while providing guidance and tips for adapting to the new normal while
staying safe on public transit, in carpools, and while cycling, walking or teleworking.

Please join our “Navigating the New
Normal” 30-minute webinar series on
July 15 and 22 to learn how to keep yourself, other commuters, and your communities safe as we “return to work.” Participants have a chance to win a $10 e-gift card during each webinar for correctly answering our trivia question!

Click here to register for one or both of the “Navigating the New Normal” webinars.
Our Virtual Bike Ride Campaign has been
EXTENDED to July 6!
Our Virtual Bike Ride Campaign has been extended to July 6, which gives our community and workplace network more opportunities to share their cycling tips and photos for a chance to win a $20 e-gift card, courtesy of Smart Commute MRH, or a
one-year Basic Membership from CAA.

Here's how you can participate in the Virtual Bike Ride campaign:

PLAN your route by downloading our cycling guides for the Highway 7/Leslie and Markham Centre communities.

RIDE as much as you can - whether you are commuting to an essential job, riding to the grocery store, or exploring a new trail in your community.

SHARE photos or tips about your bike ride for a chance to win: 1) a $20 e-gift card courtesy of Smart Commute MRH, or 2) a one-year Basic Membership from CAA!

Enter the draw by doing any of the following:

Your photo and story could be featured on our Sustainable Superstar blog (Smart Commute MRH will contact you prior to posting your submission).

Please visit www.smartcommutemrh.ca for campaign details and links to our cycling webinar series.

Thank you to all our past Bike to Work Day sponsors for their support!
Telework Policy Guide for Employers
Creating a telework policy that allows for maximum employee productivity and work-life balance is more important than ever in today’s current workplace environment.

Please contact  S mart Commute MRH staff at info@smartcommutemrh.ca  for a consultation and to learn about the process to conduct a feasibility study to determine the right telework policy for your workplace and community. This service is available for an additional fee according to the scope of the study and resources required.

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Watch the Latest Videos in our Cycling Webinar Series
Our Cycling Webinar series is ongoing throughout our Virtual Bike Campaign! Check out our latest videos on the following topics by clicking the links below or the images on the right:

Cycling Safety and Health Benefits: learn how to perform an ABCD check on your bike, and why cycling is great for your mental well-being and productivity.

Cycling Infrastructure in York Region: discover bike lanes, shared pathways and in-boulevard cycling infrastructure in Markham and
Richmond Hill.

If you would like Smart Commute MRH to deliver a webinar to your workplace, please contact our staff at info@smartcommutemrh.ca.
News and Interesting Reads
Two sample group ride formations from the Ontario Cycling Association
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill