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Active and safe routes for kids

It's easier for our kids to get the recommended 60-90 minutes of physical activity when they can include walking, cycling and other forms of active transportation in their daily routine.

Research links

Only 10% of students use active transportation to get to school.

 -Active Healthy Kids Canada

Community planning that encourages walking and cycling is likely to improve perceived neighbourhood safety, particularly among women, parents and the elderly.

-Facing the Facts: The impact of chronic disease in Canada

 Passenger transportation accounts for 45% of greenhouse gas emissions produced by families. By reducing the number of short car trips families can take action to slow climate change.

- Canadian Climate Change Centre

Take action

   
Walkable street Walking Crossing sign

Find out if your neighbourhood is walkable.

Learn more about walkable communities.

Community design can support or hinder active transportation. Speak out for what your kids need.

Smartgrowth.bc.ca

Activelivingbydesign.org

Shaping Active Healthy Communities

Pledge to take action to ensure your kids choose active transportation to school and beyond.

Walktoschool.org

Best practices in school travel planning

Top 10 walk to school/walk at school activities