Smart Commute Month
Make your commute count this September
Smart Commute Month is an opportunity to explore smarter, alternate ways of getting around Oakville.
Throughout September, try switching up your commute by walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling. Small changes to how you travel can help reduce traffic and emissions while supporting your health, well-being and wallet.
Choose a smarter commute
Try carpooling, or leave the car at home and explore other ways to get where you’re going.
With 20 public transit routes, special school routes, ride-on-demand, care-A-van specialized transit service, and a wide network of trails and bike lanes across Oakville, there are plenty of ways to make alternate modes of transportation part of your routine.
Plan your trip
- Download the Smart Commute app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to plan your route, find carpool partners and more.
- Explore cycling or transit routes using our Trails and Cycleways map or Oakville Transit’s Schedules and Maps page.
Log your trips for a chance to win!
Every trip counts! Use the Smart Commute app to log your commutes by carpool, transit, cycling or walking throughout September. You can track your progress and carbon reduction, and each eligible trip you log will give you a chance to win a $100 e-gift card!
- Download the Smart Commute App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, or sign up / log in from the Smart Commute website.
- Search a trip directly from the dashboard, or find your Commute Calendar to log current or previous trips.
- On your Commute Calendar, be sure to drag and drop your Travel Mode and fill in brief details about your trip.
- Trips must be taken between September 1 and 30, 2026, and must be logged on the Smart Commute website or app by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 9 to qualify for the prize draw.
- Up to a maximum of two trips per calendar day can be logged for the duration of the contest period.
- Each eligible trip logged automatically enters you for another chance to win.
- Winners will be notified by email in October, and may choose to opt out of receiving the prize.
Join our webinars
Join us for two free lunchtime webinars and learn practical ways to make your commute safer, smarter and more affordable. Participants will be entered to win a $50 gift card after each webinar!
Thursday, September 10, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join us on a journey to explore safe and sustainable travel, focusing on strategies to promote safe walking and cycling to and from school while encouraging sustainable transportation for everyday commutes. The session will cover road safety awareness, active transportation initiatives, and practical approaches to creating safer, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable travel habits for students, employees, and communities.
Thursday, September 24, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Curious about carpooling but not sure how to make it work for your schedule? Join commuters, employers, and Smart Commute representatives to learn how sharing your ride can save money, reduce commute stress, and make your daily trip to work more enjoyable.
Why switch up your commute?
Choosing alternate ways to get around can benefit you and your community. Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling can help by:
- building more physical activity into your day
- saving on transportation costs
- reducing traffic and parking pressures
- reducing emissions and improving air quality
- supporting your overall health and well-being
Ready to make your commute count?
Explore your options, choose a smarter way to travel and log your trips throughout September.