Announcements
Walktober Month is done and what a month it was!
Thank you to everyone who participated and made the switch towards a more active lifestyle this Walktober Month!
This October we saw 244 participants walk and log over 39,733,953 steps (YES THAT’S MILLIONS!) and save over 3083 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions from entering our atmosphere.
Congratulations to this year’s Walktober winners:
$50 Tim Hortons Gift Card: Heather Kozak, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences
$100 Best Buy Gift Card: Yogita Patel, Keyser Mason Ball, LLP
$200 Walmart Gift Card: Peter Downs, City of Peterborough
$300 Amazon Gift Card: Jim Elyot, St. Lawrence College – Kingston Campus
Programs
Looking to save money and reduce your environmental impact in the community? Try carpooling to work with City of London employees! Regional Rideshare is your free ride-matching tool that allows users to find carpool partners based on a customized search criteria.
Whether you wish to drive a carpool or share a ride, Carpool Ontario is here to help! Save money, time and fuel and minimize your carbon footprint!
Click here to register a free account today!
Not sure? Click on the links below for step-by-step instructions on how to register an account and find a carpool match!
Regional Rideshare Flyer
Regional Rideshare Carpool Guide
Regional Rideshare Carpool Guide Video
Click here for Regional Rideshare's Mandatory Ride-Sharing Rules
Click here for Tips on Successful Ride-sharing
Don’t miss out on the health benefits associated with physical activity! Get moving with the Active Switch Workplace Program by choosing active travel modes for your commute and other daily trips.
The Active Switch workplace online tool allows users to set goals, track and monitor progress and converts the distance travelled to illustrate the amount of calories you have burned and greenhouse gas emissions you have saved.
Track all your active trips on activeswitch.ca/workplace for a chance to win monthly prizes!
Note: Please select "Indiva" under the City of London when creating an account on Active Switch.
Not sure how to register? Click here to download the Active Switch Flyer for instructions on how to register an account
As an employee at a participating Commute Ontario workplace, you are eligible for the Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program.
If you have an unforeseen emergency on any day you use a sustainable method to commute to work, you can request a reimbursement of up to $75 for your emergency transportation costs.
To submit an ERH claim, kindly click on the "Submit ERH Claim" link on the left navigation bar and complete the form.
Click here for program Terms & Conditions
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions
Links
Commute Ontario is a program of SustainMobility, designed to encourage commuters in the province of Ontario to adopt healthy and sustainable transportation options.
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Click here for information about London Transit and bus schedules.
Click here for more information on the Access London Transit Smart Card.
Are you looking to split the cost of your commute with your carpool group but don't know where to start?
Click here to see an example on how to calculate your approximate commute cost.
Stay connected and receive bi-weekly newsletter about important Council decisions and updates on new City intitatives delievered directly to your inbox.
Click here to sign-up for our e-newsletter today!
Ontario's Guide to Safe Cycling provides important information, tips and techniques to help make you a safe, confident cyclist whether you are a new or experienced rider.
Click here to view the guide.
Starting Tuesday, September 4, overnight parking will be prohibited on all streets between 3 a.m. - 5 a.m. Drivers will need to register their vehicles for overnight parking using the overnight parking pass system.
Click here to Register for Overnight Parking Pass.
Looking for a place to meet up with your carpool partner before entering the highway system? Take advantage of free Ministry of Transportation (MTO) carpool parking lots today.
Click here to find a carpool parking lot near you.
Carpool lots are restricted to a maximum of 120 consecutive hours. Selected lots are also served by public transit.
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Upcoming Events
Cut the costs of driving alone by carpooling. Enter to WIN $500 towards your gas purchases by logging in or creating an account on Regional Rideshare at www.regionalrideshare.ca
But Wait! There's More!
Earn an additional entry into the prize draw for each successful registration on Regional Rideshare. New registrants will be asked to provide the referring person's email address.
Track your cycling trips on the Active Switch online tool at activeswitch.ca/workplace and track your impact!
Stay tuned for campaign details.
September is Transit Month!
Whether you are a regular rider or trying transit for the first time, Transit Month Ontario is a time to celebrate and reward transit riders.
Files
Indiva has teamed up with Commute Ontario to offer its employees FREE sustainable commuting programs for an easier, healthier, and more enjoyable commute. Click here to download an information package to learn more.
This is your guide to bike lanes and paths in the City of London. Click here for legend and more information on key areas.
