PROGRESS REPORT 2013/2014

PROGRAM UPDATES

From campaigns to social media,

SustainMobility uses various

avenues to reach out to our

members and the communities

we serve, encouraging individuals

to re-think the way they commute.

SMART COMMUTE

From left: Jacquelyn Hayward-Gulati, Steve Barrett, City Councillor Chris Fonseca.

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The Smart Commute Mississauga program, kicked off Bike

Month 2013 by partnering with The City of Mississauga,

Metrolinx and the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee to

bring together the 7th annual Bike to Work/School Day Event.

On May 27th, students and staff from ten secondary schools,

residents and civic leaders were invited to cycle to Mississauga

Celebration Square. Attendees enjoyed an electrifying BMX

stunt show put on by Craz-E-Crew, a free pancake breakfast,

and a chance to win a Daymak Paris Lithium E-bike and other

prizes. The 2013 event was our biggest event to date. More

than 600 cyclists participated in the event.

In addition to the public bike ride event, Smart Commute

Mississauga workplaces also hosted 13 Bike to Work Day

events during Bike Month 2013, encouraging employees

to use pedal power instead of horsepower. More than 275

employees participated in the events, proving that cycling

is an easy, efficient and healthy mode of transportation.

The support and participation of our sponsors: Hatch Ltd.,

Whole Foods Market - Square One, Daymak Inc, and Boss

Promotions helped make Bike to Work Day 2013 our most

successful event to date.

BIKE TO WORK/SCHOOL DAYMay 27th, 2013

16,610 kmof vehicle travel.

3,607 kgof greenhouse gas emissions from

entering the atmosphere.

WITH A GRAND TOTAL OF 877 PARTICIPANTS & 26 ORGANIZED RIDES, TOGETHER WE ELIMINATED :

From left: Sante Esposito, Glenn Gumulka, Jacquelyn Hayward-Gulati, City Councillor - Chris Fonseca, Geoff Marinoff, City Councillor - Jim Tovey, Phil Green.

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Bike to School Day 2013 helped to reduce a total of 9,201.8 kilometres (km) of vehicle travel and 1,997.99 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from entering the atmosphere with the support and dedication from the following schools:

Clarkson Secondary School

Gordon Graydon Secondary School

Mississauga Secondary School

Port Credit Secondary School

Rick Hansen Secondary School

Thomas L. Kennedy Secondary School

Erindale Secondary School

Cawthra Park Secondary School

Glenforest Secondary School

John Fraser Secondary School

Steering Youth in the Right Direction

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of various chronic diseases while improving mental, emotional and physical health. Sadly, only 7% of Canadian youth

get the recommended daily minimum of 60-minutes of

moderate to vigorous physical activity, leaving the majority

of Canadian youth exposed to the damaging effects of a

sedentary lifestyle.

That’s why every year Smart Commute Mississauga

encourages students from local high schools to participate

in the Bike to School Day event . We hope that our high energy event will encourage students to embrace cycling as a viable and fun commute option, while strengthening physical activity patterns in youth to help them develop a disposition for lifelong physical activity.

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Thank you Daymak Inc. for being a Contributing Sponsor of Bike to Work Day 2013

and providing a Daymak Paris Lithium E-bike (valued at $1, 899) as the Grand

Prize.

Thank you Whole Foods Market [Square One] for being a Contributing Sponsor of

Bike to Work Day 2013 and providing more than 325 pre-packaged breakfast bags

for the workplace Bike to Work Day Events!

Thank you Boss Promotions for being a Contributing Sponsor of Bike to Work Day

2013 and contributing one Raleigh Bike (valued at $300) and 25 youth helmets.

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 BIKE TO WORK DAY SPONSORS!

Thank you to Hatch Ltd. for its continued support as a Lead Corporate Sponsor of Bike to Work Day.

Hatch’s generous support helps promote cycling to work as a healthy and viable commute option.

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5,965 kgof greenhouse gas averted from

entering the atmosphere.

Pollution Probe’s Clean Air Commute Week is an annual week-long campaign that encourages workplace commuters to choose

more sustainable modes of transportation rather than driving to work alone. In 2013, employees from Hatch Ltd., Holcim

(Canada) Inc., LoyaltyOne, MMM Group Limited, University of Toronto Mississauga, and Transat A.T. Inc participated in the event,

improving local air quality and reducing local traffic congestion.

CLEAN AIR COMMUTE June 17th - 23rd, 2013

26,887 kmof vehicle travel.

SMART COMMUTE CAMPAIGNS

Michael Giallonardo

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SMART COMMUTE WEEKSeptember 16th - 22nd, 2013

5,505 kmof vehicle travel.

680 kgof greenhouse gas averted from

entering the atmosphere.

There’s more than one way to beat traffic. During this week-long campaign solo drivers are encouraged to discover their

commuting options. The campaign coincides with International Car Free Day, encouraging commuters to leave their cars at

home and use sustainable transportation options like walking, cycling, carpooling and public transit. We had 35% of employees

at Smart Commute Mississauga workplaces make a change to their commute mode during Smart Commute Week. As well,

47% of employees at Smart Commute Pearson Airport Area workplaces made a change to their commute mode during Smart

Commute Week.

Smart Commute Mississauga and Smart Commute Pearson Airport Area’s annual WIN it ALL this FALL campaign aims to increase

awareness of the online ride-matching tool. This annual campaign encourages employees to share a ride to and from work,

and celebrate the savings associated with carpooling.

WIN IT ALL THIS FALLNovember 11th - December 13th, 2013

402new users.

54new carpools formed.

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Smart Commute workplaces are recognized for their

achievements in helping us accomplish our goal of

reducing single occupancy vehicle travel through

sustainable transportation choices. We value their

dedication, determination and innovation, and celebrate

their success.

The Smart Commute Awards, hosted by Metrolinx, is an

annual event that highlights and celebrates employers

for outstanding commitment in supporting sustainable

transportation options amongst their employees. Since

2007, sustainable transportation leaders from across the

Greater Toronto Hamilton Area gather to celebrate and

recognize forward-thinking organizations for promoting

sustainable commuting at their workplaces during the Smart

Commute Awards. This year, Smart Commute Mississauga

stole the show with three of our exceptional workplaces

and one outstanding individual being recognized for their

achievements.

Not once, not twice, not even three times- Hatch Ltd. won

its 4th Smart Commute Employer of the Year Award. Hatch

Ltd. (Hatch) has shown immense dedication and leadership

in the Smart Commute program. Since joining the program

in 2007, Hatch has reduced single occupancy travel to the

workplace by 16 per cent. Hatch was honoured this year with

the Smart Commute Mississauga Employer of the Year Award

for its outstanding commitment, leadership and innovation

in implementing the Smart Commute Program. This isn’t

the first time Hatch was acknowledged for their sustainable

commuting initiatives. Hatch was honoured with the award

in 2007, 2009, and 2011, and was also recognized as Regional

Employer of the Year in 2009.

Hatch has taken the initiative to develop several independent

ideas to promote sustainable commuting such as a Carpool

Incentive that rewards carpoolers with $2.50 per passenger

per one-way trip; a Cycling Incentive that rewards employees

who cycle to work $2 per day and an installation of electric

car charging stations.

Smart Commute Mississauga Employer of the Year Award Goes To Hatch Ltd.

“Sustainable commuting is critical to the culture at Hatch, and Smart Commute has been a valuable tool

in helping us achieve this. Hatch has more employees than ever participating in sustainable commuting

initiatives and we are looking forward to achieving outstanding results in the future.”

− Andrew Tohn, Commuting Initiatives Team, Hatch Ltd.

SMART COMMUTE AWARDS

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Parsons Brinckerhoff Employee Engagement Award Goes To The City of MississaugaThe City of Mississauga has been successful in helping employees re-think commuting by offering a Monthly Discount

Transit Pass program, an on-site discounted car share service, and the newest bike share program, CycleLoan.

From left: Michael Giallonardo, Anum Maqsood, Jagoda Rozbicka, Brett Van Groenewould (Hatch Ltd.), Glenn Gumulka, Travis O’Farrell (Hatch Ltd.), Sama Dudin, Magdalena Kapela.

From left: Glenn Gumulka, Jacquelyn Hayward-Gulati (City of Mississauga), Geoff Wright (City of Mississauga), Gianluca Barletta (Parsons Brinkerhoff) and Leslie Woo (Metrolinx).

Smart Commute Mississauga Employer of the Year Award Goes To Hatch Ltd.

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As a founding member of Smart Commute Mississauga,

Sante Esposito, General Manager,  Mississauga

Executive Centre,  Colliers International has played

an important role in supporting the growth and

development of the program. Mr. Esposito’s above and

beyond commitment has played an integral part in the

development of the Smart Commute program in both

Mississauga and the Pearson Airport Area.

LoyaltyOne was the only company to receive an honorable mention at the 2013 Smart Commute Awards. As an active Smart

Commute Mississauga workplace since 2009, LoyaltyOne has successfully raised awareness and provoked positive

change in the way their employees are commuting to work, resulting in a 20 per cent decrease in single occupancy

vehicle travel since 2009.

Smart Commute Champion Award Given to Sante Esposito

Honorable Mention -

“I am honoured to be involved with Smart Commute Mississauga and look forward to working with the team to bring even more creative ideas to life in the future.”

− Sante Esposito, General Manager, Colliers

International

From left: Michael Giallonardo, Anum Maqsood, Sama Dudin, Glenn Gumulka, Julie Esposito, Sante Esposito, Leslie Woo, Magdalena Kapela and Jagoda Rozbicka.

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The 2013 Smart Commute Silver Workplace designation is

awarded to workplaces that take the program beyond the

basic level of implementation and add additional commuter

options for employees.

Smart Commute Silver Workplaces strive to make a significant

positive impact on their employees’ commutes, congestion,

and/or environment and are willing to invest effort and

resources to implement relevant programs. Congratulations

to the following 2013 Smart Commute Silver Workplaces:

• Greater Toronto Airports Authority

• HB Group Insurance Management Ltd.

• RBC Meadowvale

SMART COMMUTE WORKPLACE DESIGNATIONS

WORKPLACE

2013 GOLDGOLD

WORKPLACE

2013 SILVERSILVER

The 2013 Smart Commute Gold Workplace designation is

awarded to outstanding workplaces that demonstrate a

high level of program innovation and success in altering

commuter behaviour. Smart Commute Gold Workplaces

successfully implement and achieve positive impact on

employees’ commutes, congestion and/or environment and

have invested effort and resources to implement alternative

programs.

Congratulations to the following Smart Commute

Mississauga and Smart Commute Pearson Airport Area

Workplaces for going above and beyond the program

basics, and finding innovative ways to engage employees

to rethink their commuting behaviours.

• BMO Financial Group

• City of Mississauga

• Colliers International (Mississauga Executive Centre

• Hatch Ltd.

• HP Canada Co.

• LoyaltyOne

• MMM Group Limited

• University of Toronto Mississauga

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SustainMobility relies on the support of our valued sponsors and funders to expand our services and programs. We

will  continue to nurture our  strong, well-established partnerships with the following organizations to proactively

address transportation issues affecting our communities and create winning commuter solutions.

AMPLE THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM FUNDERS & SPONSORS

SMART COMMUTE MISSISSAUGA PROGRAM

FUNDERS

MetrolinxRegion of Peel

City of Mississauga

SMART COMMUTE PEARSON AIRPORT AREA PROGRAM

FUNDERS

MetrolinxRegion of Peel

City of MississaugaCity of Toronto

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Bike to Work Day Sponsors

Corporate Sponsor

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