Webinar Series on Active School Travel Policy

Between 2020 and 2022, Green Communities Canada (GCC) and the Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) at Western University conducted extensive policy research on active travel to school, culminating in a final report of 57 key policy recommendations 

GCC, in partnership with The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT), is hosting a series of three webinars that will provide key insights from the policy recommendations report, share best practices for traffic calming, and explore snow maintenance strategies to encourage active school travel during winter months.  

These FREE online sessions will take place at 12 pm ET on November 18, November 25, and December 2, 2022.  

Session 1: Policy Recommendations to Support Active School Travel 

November 18 from 12-1:30 pm ET 

This session will share key findings from the policy research and raise awareness on actionable policy recommendations within the report.   

Register here 

Session 2: Traffic Calming and Active School Travel in Ontario 

November 25 from 12-1:30 pm ET 

This session will explore Ontario-based case studies where traffic calming measures have been harnessed to enhance and encourage active school travel. 

Register here 

Session 3: Winter Snow Maintenance and Active School Travel  

December 2 from 12-1:30 pm ET 

This session will explore snow maintenance and its critical role in encouraging active school travel during winter months.  

Register here 

We encourage you to register for one (or all!) of the sessions and to read the Investigation of Supportive Policy for Active School Travel Report in advance.   

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