The School Streets concept - car-free areas in front of schools during arrival and dismissal times that have been used in the UK and other European countries - is being piloted in Canada (Toronto) for the first time.
Ontario Active School Travel is hosting a webinar on planning and implementing School Streets, which could be valuable for many AT network members!
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Active and Safe Routes to School Program, Green Action Centre http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/
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School Streets are appearing in cities across the UK and Europe, where communities take part in creating car-free zones in front of schools at peak drop-off and pick-up times.
Hackney Borough Council is a municipality that has pioneered the installation of School Street zones in the City of London, U.K. with 4 permanent zones established to date, and 3 more pilots underway in 2019. Building on the lessons learnt in Hackney, 8 80 Cities teamed up with Keele Street Public School, Toronto District School Board and EcoKids to host the first School Streets pilot project in Canada https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ed2453d5f9f59ee4dba4f9f0&id=0fd608dfdf&e=aa85860afc this October.
*Learn about how to plan and implement a School Street * This webinar will discuss the motivations behind the School Streets movement, and identify what makes a good candidate for a successful School Street pilot.
Our presenters will share their experiences of planning and implementing School Streets and highlight resources available to support these initiatives:
- *Tyler Linton - Sustainable Transport and Engagement Group Manager, London Borough of Hackney (U.K)* - *Amanda O’Rourke - Executive Director, 8-80 Cities* - *Candice Leung - Project Coordinator, 8-80 Cities*
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