Welcome to the OPTions for Parking and Transportation (OPT) Program!
The Options for Parking and Transportation (OPT) program is a staff program developed and managed by Partners for Care in partnership with NS Health to support QEII Health Sciences Centre campus staff with their commutes to work during the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.
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Permanent, Casual & Term NS Health staff; Physicians and Physician Support staff who work at the following buildings are eligible for the program:
The Halifax Infirmary site:
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Halifax Infirmary
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Abbie J Lane Memorial
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Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial
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The Victoria General site:
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Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre
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Bethune
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Mackenzie
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Dickson
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Victoria
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Centennial​​​​
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March 1 Registration will be open on this page from Tuesday, February 3 to Thursday, February 12.
1. Active & Sustainable Transportation
Campus staff who pledge to use active and/or sustainable transportation—including walking, running, rollerblading, scootering, 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. ​​​
2. Public Transportation
Halifax Transit EPasses is available to QEII campus staff at a discounted rate of $25/month, paid for through payroll deductions or monthly Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) payments.
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Campus 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.
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Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for loads of details about the program.​
Questions or feedback? Please email the OPT Program at: optprogram@nshealth.ca