Building A Partnership

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Read the e-version of Strategies for Smart Commuting: An Employer's Guide

 

Smart Commute Central York works with businesses with 50+ employees in northern York Region to develop customized commuting programs for their employees. Our services are free of charge and provide numerous benefits to the employer. Join today.

 

Programs, Services and Tools

- Employee commuter habits survey and site assessment
- Full access to Carpool Zone, customized with your company's own user group
- Participation in Smart Commute's GTHA events and annual campaigns including Carpool Week, Bike to Work Day and Smart Commute Week
- Prizes and incentives
- Emergency Ride Home program to insure smart commuters a way home in time of need
- Interactive outreach events and workshops staffed by SCCY and partners, including YRT/Viva, to provide onsite commuter counselling
- Marketing and communication materials
- Carpool parking signage

 

Save Time & Money

Reduce parking infrastructure and maintenance cost

  • Reducing parking demand and spaces saves businesses money in winter maintenance, administration, enforcement, repair and construction.

Improve employee retention, recruitment and morale

  • Save on recruiting and training costs.  The cost of recruiting and training one new employee can cost between 50% to 150% of his or her annual salary.
  • Reduce employees' commute times, costs and stress.
  • Promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Increase Profits

  • Increase property value and land productivity.
  • Increase workforce punctuality and productivity by reducing traffic congestion.

 

Become a Champion of Sustainable Transportation

Increase Visibility and Demonstrate Leadership

  • Partnership with Smart Commute Central York will increase both your company's visibility and improve its reputation by demonstrating corporate social responsibility
  • Improve transit options and transportation equity as a result of greater advocacy.
  • Enhance your corporate image.  Be a role model in the community by promoting sustainable transportation alternatives.
  • Help the community improve air quality and lower health care costs.

Carpool Week

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