Desjardins Group launched an alternative transportation program alongside the “In Town Without My Car!” event to encourage employees to avoid traveling alone by car when commuting.
The program was developed in partnership with Voyagez futé and MobiliT, with support from the Ministère des Transports du Québec. It is designed based on employee needs, taking into consideration specific issues within each of the following targeted communities: downtown Montréal, Anjou, L’Assomption, Gaspé, Québec City, Lévis, St-Romuald, Trois-Rivières, Mississauga and Toronto.
Desjardins hopes to promote the use of public transportation, carpooling, walking and cycling.
“Desjardins is not only concerned about the quality of life of its employees, but also the well-being of the community, from both a social and environmental standpoint,” said Pauline D’Amboise, secretary general and vice-president of cooperative support at Desjardins Group. “By supporting the use of alternative transportation, we are giving our employees a practical way to express their desire to make a difference for themselves and for society.”
