Two year-long School Streets are being implemented in Kingston, Ontario as part of the National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI / School Streets). One site is confirmed at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, with a second location to be determined. Running from 2024 to 2027, NASSI addresses a lack of physical activity in children by improving road safety conditions surrounding schools and increasing rates of active school travel and independent play.

This is Canada’s largest ever School Streets movement: Green Communities Canada is leading a cross-country collaboration between three not-for-profit organizations, four research institutions, and more than 16 community partners spanning six provinces. The program includes matched funding and community in-kind contributions, totaling a $6 million investment in children’s physical activity.

Learn more on our School Streets webpage.