by Jose Joy | 16 Sep, 2021 | News
An inspiring initiative is underway in the Peterborough region that offers a great example of how School Travel Planning can be adapted to best suit the needs of the local community. The project, led by GreenUP, is using support from the OAST Fund to create a...
by Jose Joy | 16 Sep, 2021 | News
Ottawa’s EnviroCentre is set to gamify walking to school with a new tool. The organization is working with Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) to develop and launch a new Walk to School App, called Hop!. The application will offer a fun and innovative way...
by Jose Joy | 30 Jun, 2021 | News, Webinars
Rolling Forward with Cycling Skills Training in Ontario webinar shares existing resources and ideas for cycling skills training in schools to keep programs moving forward, instead of reinventing the wheel in each community. Panelists:Jaime Akiyama, GreenUPAndrew...
by Jose Joy | 8 Jun, 2021 | News
The pandemic has forced many processes to be altered to allow for timely completion of projects. Sometimes, you find that such limitations are actually blessings in disguise. GCC’s School Travel Planning (STP) team in Toronto made use of the challenges posed by the...
by Jose Joy | 8 Jun, 2021 | News
A new active school travel (AST) initiative led by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) being implemented across Brampton & Caledon is approaching school travel through a distinct ecological lens. It will engage students through a unique air...
by Jose Joy | 8 Jun, 2021 | News
North Bay’s project is a great example of identifying and addressing local active transportation needs. They are utilizing their latest grant from the OAST Fund to get Grade 7 & 8 students to bike to school. Why this specific set of students you may ask? ...
