Monday, 5 November 2012

Transit: You're Closer Than You Think


Ensuring that Mohawk staff, students and faculty have access to safe, sustainable, healthy and convenient transportation options is very important to the college. As such, the Mohawk College Sustainability Office and Smart Commute Hamilton have introduced discounted Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) transit passes for all Mohawk College employees. As for Mohawk College students, their bus pass is included in their student fees (lucky!).

From September 2012 to April 2013, Mohawk College employees receive an exclusive 25% discount on monthly HSR transit passes. By simply completing the membership agreement and bringing it to the Fennell Campus Bookstore, employees pay $65.25 instead of the regular adult monthly pass price of $87. If you currently commute by car, your savings will be even greater! You’ll save on the cost of fuel, vehicle maintenance, and parking ($525+ annually).

You’ll be helping to reduce your personal carbon footprint by lowering the amount of harmful emission that result from commuting in a single-occupant vehicle. The average vehicle emits 240g CO2e/km, whereas the average bus trip will emit 77g CO2e/km, which equals close to a 70% reduction in your commuting footprint.

Map your HSR bus route on Google Transit. Realize the ease of taking public transit! Email your bus numbers and travel time to christopher.chevrier@mohawkcollege.ca to be entered into a draw for a $50 prepaid Visa Card!

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