Tag Archives: Ottawa

Why not a midwinter Smart Commute?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

I cannot think of a better way to demonstrate the powerful benefits of Smart Commute, than to highlight its potential during the winter months as well as during fair weather. Most, if not all Smart Commute events seem to be … Continue reading →

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25 Most transit-friendly cities of Canada

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Below is a list of the 25 most transit-oriented cities in Canada based on data provided by MoneySense utilizing 2006 Census transit data. The percentage given represents the percent of commuters who utilize mass transit. As one can see, the race for the top spot … Continue reading →

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