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Active transportation

Active transportation is any form of human-powered (non-motorized) method of getting around.  Active transportation is ideal for shorter trips in and around a community.  It's good for your body and good for the planet!

Active transportation is an easy way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. 

Less than 1/3 of children use active transportation to get to and from school.

- Active Healthy Kids Canada

19% of cyclists say their commute is the most enjoyable part of the day. Only 2% of drivers feel the same.

- Canadian Fitness & Lifestyle Research Institute

Drivers and passengers are exposed to up to 10 times more pollution than pedestrians, cyclists or transit users.

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Learn how to make the case for active transportation.

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