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Only 10% of students use active transportation to get to school.
-Active Healthy Kids Canada
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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
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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
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