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Two children leap over a jump rope swung by two adults on a pedestrianized street in front of their school.

Celebrating the 11 School Streets of the 2025/2026 School Year

June 9, 2026
It’s June – across Canada public school students are excited to end the school year and celebrate their achievements. As lead of the National Active School…
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Funding school transport electrification could be a gamechanger for workers

March 31, 2026
It’s no secret that working conditions in the school transportation sector have long needed improvement. In provinces like Quebec and Ontario, this is reflected in more…
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Banner with cover of report on left, titled "Canada's Electric School Bus Report Card" showing logos for Green Communities Canada and Equiterre. Right side is detailed infographic of findings.

News Release: Canada’s first electric school bus report card

March 24, 2026
→ Report finds most provinces are failing the transition away from diesel, burdening Canadians with increased economic, health, and environmental risks. → P.E.I. ranks first,…
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Children and caregivers walking towards a school bus.

National School Travel Data Collection Pilot

February 28, 2026
The Problem In recent decades, communities across Canada have seen alarming trends. Physical activity rates for children and youth have declined. Unsafe road conditions have…
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Group of diverse people from GCC's School Streets initiative gathered in front of giant mushroom monuments in a permanent school street in Montreal.

School Streets Team Gathers in Person for the First Time!

October 9, 2025
The National Active School Streets Initiative (School Streets) is a 4-year program that aims to create car-free streets in front of schools at the start and end…
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A graphic showing an animated yellow school bus. Two hands are placing puzzle pieces into the top sections of the school bus. The CESBA, GCC, and Equiterre logo are at the bottom left.

Press Release: Two Million Students Ride the Bus to School – Who Gets Left Behind in the Electric Transition?

September 3, 2025
Pivotal moment for Canada’s transition to low-carbon student transportation can either exacerbate or alleviate inequities.   Peterborough, ON – September 3, 2025 – Over two million children…
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Two kids on their respective bikes, wearing helmets, and smiling at the camera.

A Back-to-School Guide for Safe, Active Travel

July 29, 2025
Yes, it’s still summer, but back to school is just around the corner. Thinking now about how you get to and from school can make life easier…
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Children and parents walking home from school.

Why Does Walking or Wheeling to School Matter?

July 29, 2025
When children walk, bike, or roll to school, they improve their wellbeing and the general health of their surrounding community. Every step or every wheel…
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Photo of burnt yellow school bus with sign in background that says "BLAST"

5 Reasons Why Electric School Buses Are Safer from Fire

July 8, 2025
Electric school buses (ESBs) are gaining momentum across North America for their environmental and health benefits. However, recent fire incidents have sparked public concern and misinformation about…
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Children attending a bicycle rodeo event. From coast to coast, people of all ages are embracing cycling as a safe, accessible, transportation option for school trips. Bike to School Week 2025 (B2SW) takes place from June 2 - 6 in Toronto and Vancouver, with some different dates for other areas in Canada.

3 Ways to Get Kids on Bikes for Bike to School Week

May 23, 2025
From coast to coast, people of all ages are embracing cycling as a safe, accessible transportation option for school trips. Bike to School Week 2026…
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