by Nicole Roach | 19 Oct, 2022 | News
Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) and EnviroCentre’s ‘Walk a Block’ signs (photo by EnviroCentre via Twitter) Many parents and caregivers must drive their children to school because of far distances, mobility challenges, and/or other barriers. However,...
by Nicole Roach | 26 Sep, 2022 | News
The Ontario Active School Travel program is pleased to announce a new online resource to support active school journeys in communities across the country. Introducing… SchoolTravel.ca! SchoolTravel.ca is the new home of the Canadian School Travel Planning...
by Nicole Roach | 19 Sep, 2022 | News
International Walk to School Month – also known as IWALK or Walktober – is a global celebration of active school travel that takes place every October. During IWALK, students are encouraged to walk or wheel to school and to participate in activities that promote...
by Nicole Roach | 11 Aug, 2022 | News
Why is it that the majority of Canadian children travel by car to get to school, rather than walking, biking or taking the school bus? There are a myriad of factors at play, including human factors like social attitudes, knowledge and skills, working-parent schedules,...
by Nicole Roach | 28 Jun, 2022 | News
The morning drop-off has become less chaotic, and much more fun for students and families at Strathcona Elementary School in Hamilton this June. The City of Hamilton’s School Streets pilot project runs on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:00 am for the morning...