Funded projects announced

Funded projects announced

Twelve community projects have been selected by Green Communities Canada to receive a total of $1.15M in funding towards actions that will make a lasting contribution to active school travel. Read a summary of the 12 funded projects here. The projects were chosen from...
Our new name is launched

Our new name is launched

Ontario Active School Travel has replaced Active & Safe Routes to School as the name for Green Communities Canada’s active school travel program in Ontario. The Ontario Active School Travel name, wordmark, website, Twitter and Facebook page will henceforth be used...
“Dirty Drop-off” Webinar

“Dirty Drop-off” Webinar

Green Communities Canada tackled the issue of vehicle emissions around schools and the effect on students in the webinar: Dirty Drop-off: Children’s exposure to air pollutants at school. Featured presenter Dr. Matthew Adams’ research has found elevated levels of...
Join our active school travel team

Join our active school travel team

Green Communities Canada (GCC) invites qualified applicants for a full-time one-year contract position. The School Traffic Management Facilitator will implement the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)’s School Traffic Management Program delivered by GCC. The...
Funding for Active School Travel initiatives in Ontario

Funding for Active School Travel initiatives in Ontario

Up to $100K in funding will be provided to partnership-based projects that expand active school travel and build a foundation for lasting impact. Green Communities Canada is soliciting applications to the Fund from communities across Ontario. The lead applicant must...