OPT Program Registrations:

1,591

Garrison Ground
capacity
Tues., March 18:

85%

Carpool spots used
Tuesday., March 18:

26

What is the OPT Program?

The Options for Parking and Transportation (OPT) program was developed to support QEII staff commuting to work during construction of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.

QEII staff can participate by ‘OPTing’ into one of the options below:

1. Active & Sustainable Transportation

Staff who pledge to use active and/or sustainable transportation—including walking, biking, and carpooling—to and from work at least three times a week receive five free taxi vouchers from Halifax Transit's Guaranteed Ride Home Program to get home from work throughout the year in case of a personal/family emergency or illness, overtime, or if their carpool partner is unavailable.

Carpooling

100 spots are available Monday to Friday at the Summer Street Parkade on levels 6 & 7 to accommodate staff who carpool to work and arrive before 8:30 a.m. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per day with a minimum of two staff per car (NS Health ID required).

Staff can register on an NS Health computer here: Options for Parking and Transportation Program - Registration.

Active & Sustainable Transportation Resources

2. Public Transportation

Halifax Transit EPasses is available to staff at a discounted rate of $49/month, paid for through payroll deductions or monthly Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) payments.

Staff who pledge to use public transit at least three times a week receive five free taxi vouchers from Halifax Transit's Guaranteed Ride Home Program to get home from work throughout the year in case of a personal/family emergency or illness, overtime, or if their carpool partner is unavailable.

Registration for the May 1 Epass is open Thursday, March 13 until Sunday, April 13.

Staff can register on an NS Health computer here: Options for Parking and Transportation Program - Registration.

Public Transportation Resources

3. Parking

Staff are able to park on-site during non-peak times (2:30 pm - 8:30 am) Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays.

During peak times (8:30 am - 2:30 pm) Monday through Friday, the following off-site parking options are available on a first-come, first-served basis:

Garrison Grounds: The Garrison Grounds lot at the base of Citadel Hill has 230 spots available for staff. The parking rate is $8/day (+$.0.54 convenience/transaction fee if paid for through the IndigoNeo app or online).
College Street: The College Street lot on the corner of Summer St and College St has 170 spots available for staff. The parking rate is $8/day.

Parking Resources

OPT Program registration is currently open for May 1 is open Thursday, March 13 until Sunday, April 13.

Questions or feedback? Please email the OPT Program at: OPTprogram@nshealth.ca

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