With the help of technology, its even easier to find a car-pool buddy. In times past car-pools were sourced by talking to your neighbours, other parents at pick-up time or getting lucky at the local night club. Now all you need to do is visit Co-Hop, register and in less than 2 minutes you’ll find a buddy to ride with.
Connect members are diving into the car-pool with over 150 people actively looking for matches in the first month since its release. To find out what all the fuss is about, read this article in the Northern District Times App makes it even easier to dive in to the car pool featuring Karen Hawes, HR Manager at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Rebecca Lehman, Connect General Manager.
A GREAT DAY TO CELEBRATE CYCLING TO WORK
On October 14, more than 150,000 employees rode to work. Connect counted over 500 participants this year across the Optus, Macquarie University and BOC member locations. Riders dropped by for breakfast, picked up some goodies and entered competitions on offer at each location.
Speaking of competitions… Congratulations to Stuart Lazell! You’ve won a $200 voucher to spend at 99Bikes just for registering for Co-Hop, our new tool connecting commuters to smarter transport options.
MEDIA RELEASE: STOCKLAND CONNECTS WITH LEADING MACQUARIE PARK BUSINESSES
Stockland connects with leading Macquarie Park businesses to boost transport solutions We are pleased to announce Stockland, Australia’s largest diversified property group, has joined Connect Macquarie Park + North Ryde (Connect), an independent not-for-profit organisation devoted to transforming transport in and around Sydney’s second largest… read more
DISCOVER THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE AT MACQUARIE UNI
Macquarie University is a place of learning, creativity and discovery; together with reflection and reconnection. The University isn’t just a place for students and staff – it’s open to the public and home to one of the largest sculpture gardens in the world, globally recognised… read more
GET ACTIVE AND MEET NEW FRIENDS
With summer around the corner it’s time to experience the social side! Macquarie University Social Sport competitions are a great way to get involved, stay active, and meet new people. Competitions are conducted in a fun, socially competitive environment and include Netball, Basketball, Touch Football and the new competition – Mac M8’s! Registrations open from Monday 26 October.
NOW IT’S EASIER TO WALK TO MAQUARIE PARK STATON
Thanks to the City of Ryde for installing new ramps that help make it easier to walk to and from Macquarie Park station. Check out the new ramps at the Giffnock Ave and Coolinga Street footpaths.
At Connect we know that small infrastructure fixes can make a big difference. If there is a footpath hotspot or hazard in our precinct that you would like to see enhanced lodge your suggestion with the City of Ryde here today. All suggestions are assigned directly to a Council officer to investigate.
HOW DO YOU GET AROUND?
Tell us how you get to work in Macquarie Park and North Ryde. Sharing your valuable insights each month with Connect helps us improve transport in the precinct and will shape smarter transport options for the future.
UNRESERVED PARKING THANKS TO DIVVY
Take advantage of thousands of parking spaces in premium locations on Divvy’s platform and gain peace of mind when car-pooling in the morning. Jump onto Divvyparking.com and book a parking spot in Macquarie Park today!
Divvy is happy to provide a $50.00 credit exclusive to Connect Macquarie Park members. Just present the promo code MAC2015 upon checkout at divvyparking.com.
GOGET EXPANDS FURTHER INTO THE PRECINCT
Need a car once you’ve arrived at work? Use a GoGet car near you – an easy and convenient way to travel to meetings, run errands and attend appointments.
Macquarie Hospital – pods at Manning Road and Norton Road, North Ryde
Connect members can join GoGet for free, with 6 months free GoOccasional membership. You can receive your Connect discount code today by clicking here.
BUS UPDATES
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