What Employers Can Do
Workplaces Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel
Commuting is a big part of daily travel in Whitehorse, putting workplaces at the heart of how people get around. With about 45% of residents travelling to work, Whitehorse employers have a clear opportunity to support more sustainable choices.
Supporting walking, biking, transit, and carpooling can reduce parking demand, lower emissions, and improve employee wellbeing, while helping reach the City’s goal of 40% sustainable commute trips by 2040.
Start with small, practical steps, build on what works, and explore the resources below to support your team. You can also join Active Commute Month each May to celebrate progress and inspire others.
Encourage Sustainable Ways to Get to Work
Make sustainable travel practical and convenient for your team:
- Share safe walking, biking, and trail routes to your workplace
- Provide secure, well-maintained bike parking and consider lockers or change areas
- Promote transit options, including routes, schedules, real-time tools, and fare discounts
- Support carpooling with ride-matching tools, preferred parking, or incentives
- Align work schedules, where possible, with transit and shared travel options
- Offer small incentives or programs (e.g., “Try Transit Week” or rewards for participation)
Make Sustainable Travel Part of Your Workplace Culture
Build awareness, support participation, and keep momentum going:
- Share tips, updates, and success stories through internal communications
- Engage staff early: ask for input through surveys, meetings, or informal feedback
- Identify champions to lead and promote initiatives across your workplace
- Run friendly challenges and participate in events like Active Commute Month
- Encourage leadership to model sustainable travel choices
- Celebrate milestones, recognize participation, and share progress regularly
What if the way your staff commute could become a business advantage?
The new Workplace Sustainable Travel Checklist helps Whitehorse employers reduce parking pressure, support healthier, happier staff, strengthen recruitment and retention, and lower emissions through practical, workplace-friendly actions tailored to Whitehorse realities.
Whether you’re looking for quick wins or building a longer-term strategy, this guide makes it easy to get started.
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