- Lunch Express is now terminated -
 Smart Commute 404-7 thanks participating restaurants & businesses for their support since 2006!
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   The Project's Participating Restaurants were -

  Click on the names for contact details - See our Testimonials below:

- LunchExpress Sponsors -

  - Alice Fazooli's Italian Grill, 155 York Blvd.
       - Allusion Restaurant, 9021 Leslie St., Unit 7 & 8
            - Brix Napa Valley Grille & Wine Bar, 230 Commerce Valley Drive East, #1
                    - Boston Pizza, 157 York Blvd.
                         - Crave Restaurant - Sheraton Parkway Hotel, 670 Hwy 7 East      
                                - Jack Astor's Bar & Grill, 155 York Blvd.  
                                      - Madras Palace South Indian Cuisine, 13 Wertheim Court 
                                          - Moxie's Classic Grill, 159 York Blvd.         
                                               - Wasabi All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Feast, 270 West Beaver Creek Rd.     
                                          
- Fox & Fiddle Restaurant, 115 York Blvd.
- Galleria Seafood & Steak House, 505 Hwy 7 E, Unit 91-92 Commerce Gate
- Hero Burger, 230 Commerce Valley Drive East
- Honest Lawyer Restaurantainment, 115 York Blvd., Unit 9 
- The Host Fine Indian Cuisine, 670 Hwy 7 East
- The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, 135 York Boulevard
- The Marlowe, 155 York Blvd., Unit 1 		- Mega Wraps, 505 Hwy 7 East, Unit 2A
- Melodie's Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine, 230 Commerce Valley Dr.E. Unit 8 
- Nava Restaurant & Bar, 125 York Blvd.
- Quiznos Sub, 230 Commerce Valley Drive
- Smily's Deli, National Bank Centre, 1 West Pearce Street, 905-709-9640
- Spices Thai Asian Cuisine, 135 York Blvd., 905-882-6933
- Tang Chinese Cuisine, Unit 9, 230 Commerce Valley Dr East, 905-771-3988


IF YOU RODE THE LUNCH EXPRESS DURING ITS 2 YEAR RUN -
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The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce and Markham Board of Trade Smart Commute 404-7 “LUNCH EXPRESS” Shuttle Bus Project was TERMINATED on December 19, 2008.  This pilot project was designed to bring customers to the doors of local businesses, while easing traffic congestion near their premises.  The Lunch Express was supported by York Region Transit, the Town of Richmond Hill, the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Markham, the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund and the Markham Board of Trade. 
  
 

Route
The 3 hour lunchtime shuttle buses were assigned to a loop-type route that included Commerce Valley Road, East and West Beaver Creek Roads, East and West Pearce Streets.  

Feedback
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Rules
Terms of Restaurant Discount Offer*:
LunchExpress bus transfers accepted only
Valid only for lunch on the same day of travel
Not transferable. The promotional coupons used to communicate this promotion had no monetary value and did not express a binding offer between SC 404-7 and the rider. The honouring of this promotional offer program was at the sole discretion of the participating restaurant's management.
Only one transfer per diner.
Discount offered was per individual rider, not per bill check.
Only those restaurants listed on this web site as supporting this offer were eligible for this discount.

Schedule
Fridays from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, using existing bus stops, the shuttle buses picked up riders from businesses along the route, dropping them off at restaurants and shopping areas along the way, returning to pick them up following their stay and transporting them back to their places of employment.  There was no charge for this service, either to businesses or their customers.  The Project’s goals were simply to increase business and to reduce traffic congestion along Highway 7 during busy lunch hours. 

By becoming participants in the Smart Commute 404-7 “LUNCH EXPRESS” project, riders promoted initiatives that alleviate traffic congestion, ensuring that their premises remained locations of choice for their clientele.

Smart Commute 404-7 promotes alternative methods of commuting to and from the workplace.  For more information, see below for contact information.  
 
 

  
Testimonials:

"I think your lunch express was a great idea and quite useful." 


"Our lunch express last Friday was GOOD.  The bus came quickly so our waiting time was less than a minute.  All in all, we had a good time.  If you ask whether we will do it again; SURE!!!  Not too sure about the winter though.  

PS.  Should have taken a picture to show you our group.  We kinda look cute; bunch of over weight grownups with grey hair sitting in one bus like college students.   J

Thanks for the lunch express.  I think it’s a great idea!  For sure we would do it again." 

"Recently a group of us from the Transportation department here at MMM caught the Lunch Express and I snapped a couple of photos, so I thought I would pass them along to you for your use.

I'm happy to say that the bus was right on time, as usual!"


 

Be Smart and Participate in the Smart Commute initiative

Let us hear from YOU!  For more information on Smart Commute 404-7, contact:  

Paul Bradbury                                                               Basil Marcello   
Commuter Options Advisor                                              Assistant Manager
Richmond Hill                                                                Markham
c/o Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce                            c/o Markham Board of Trade
905-884-1961 ext. 24                                                    905-474-0730 ext. 14 
pbradbury@rhcoc.com                                                   bmarcello@markhamboard.com  

George Flint
Project Manager
Smart Commute 404-7
905-771-2455
gflint@richmondhill.ca

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