Why Carpooling Works: Myths vs. Facts
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Why Carpooling Works: Myths vs. Facts

Despite its undeniable advantages, carpooling remains overlooked by many due to prevalent misconceptions. Myths surrounding inconvenience, safety, and efficiency often obscure the significant benefits that carpooling brings to both individuals and communities. For employers, encouraging carpooling can lead to happier, more punctual employees and a greener workplace.

Find Your Group Ride in the GTHA Series: Athletic and Competitive Clubs and Groups
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Find Your Group Ride in the GTHA Series: Athletic and Competitive Clubs and Groups

The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area has become flush with cycling clubs for riders of all ages and skill levels, offering rides and events all through the year. Clubs range in size, skill and ethos, and are based in nearly every pocket of the region.

Find Your Group Ride in the GTHA Series: Community Based Non-Competitive Clubs and Groups
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Find Your Group Ride in the GTHA Series: Community Based Non-Competitive Clubs and Groups

The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area has become flush with cycling clubs for riders of all ages and skill levels, offering rides and events all through the year. Clubs range in size, skill and ethos, and are based in nearly every pocket of the region.

Parent cycling with child on the Leslie Street Spit.
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Biking with Babies, Toddlers and Young Kids

Looking to start cycling with your little one? Parents are showing more interest in cycling with their kids at an early age and bike carrier companies have responded with many options to choose from. Carriers are great for kids who aren’t old enough to bike on their own (12 months to 3 years) or for kids who are still learning to bike longer distances (3+ years).

Building a competitive benefits package for employees
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Building a competitive benefits package for employees

At pointA, we believe that neither employees nor employers should have to lose out because of changes to the work environment. Instead, we suggest that employers consider integrating commuting benefits into the total compensation package for employees, especially those who commute to/from the office.

Commuting related emissions reporting service will guide companies toward lower GHG emissions, and higher ESG ratings

pointA is proud to announce the launch of its new commuting-related emissions reporting service designed to guide companies to an improved ESG rating, and to retaining and attracting talent, by first accurately measuring employee commuting and business travel greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, then recommending a program to help reduce emissions.