Bruce County promotes Winter Commute Month in February

Bruce County is inviting residents to participate in Winter Commute Month this February. The initiative encourages individuals to join Smart Commute to embrace the winter season, build sustainable habits that reduce the cost of travel, and track their environmental impact along the way.

Riding together during this month also includes the possibility of winning prizes for doing so. It all begins by visiting SmartCommute.ca and logging in or creating an account.

Through SmartCommute.ca, residents can connect to find or offer rides to-and-from destinations across the county and beyond. Connecting with the Smart Commute tool helps riders and drivers discover opportunities to connect with those heading to the same destination.

During Winter Commute Month, using the Smart Commute tool to simply log commutes/trips throughout February gives you an opportunity to win. Each one-way commute is an entry to a random draw for a chance to win one of five $100 shop-local gift certificates. Full participation details are available on the website.

“Winter Commute Month is a great reminder that no matter the season, we can make choices to share our commute to help connect people, share travel costs and improve sustainability,” said Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development for Bruce County.

A series of webinars are also on the calendar, each providing an opportunity to learn about sustainable commuting options. It’s also another opportunity to win with a random $20 gift card available to one attendee per webinar. The one-hour webinars are:
 

• Winter Cycling 101: Skills, Gear and Safe Riding Strategies, Wednesday, Feb. 11, – 12-1 p.m. Register on-line.
• Know Before You Go with Municipal 511: Keep Winter Commute Safe, Wednesday, Feb. 25 – 12-1 p.m. Register on-line.

Bruce County became a Smart Commute community in 2024, joining municipalities from across Ontario in encouraging businesses, residents, and visitors to explore efficient and sustainable commuting solutions.

For more information on Smart Commute, including Winter Commute Month, visit SmartCommute.ca.