by Nicole Roach | Jan 4, 2023 | Transportation
Green Communities Canada (GCC) is thrilled to receive funding through the Government of Canada’s Active Transportation (AT) Fund to lead an Active School Travel (AST) data collection pilot in British Columbia to establish a travel mode baseline for Canadian...
by Nicole Roach | Aug 10, 2022 | Transportation
Why is it that the majority of Canadian children travel by car to get to school, rather than walking, biking or taking the school bus? We know from our School Travel Planning work in Canadian communities that there are a myriad of factors at play, including human...
by Nicole Roach | Jun 28, 2022 | Transportation
The morning drop-off has become less chaotic, and much more fun for students and families at Strathcona Elementary School in Hamilton this June. This is all thanks to the creation of a temporary car-free zone in front of the school, part of the City of Hamilton’s...
by Nicole Roach | Jun 24, 2022 | Transportation
If we want our children to be active, adventurous and independent as they grow, but also be safe and responsible, we need to help them develop active transportation skills. Knowing how to navigate their neighbourhood on foot and by bike are skills that will last them...
by Nicole Roach | May 30, 2022 | Transportation
Singing, bubble blowing, chalk drawing, and many more activities were enjoyed along a temporary car-free Havenwood Drive as part of the City of Mississauga’s School Streets pilot project. To celebrate the initiative, students, elected officials, and community members...
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