Walking, cycling or using other active modes of travel to get to school has many benefits. It helps build community, fosters well-being and student achievement, benefits the environment and helps to create safer neighbourhoods.
Learn more about how school boards and local schools are working with municipal and local partners to address barriers and help encourage more families to choose active travel.
Listen to the Tune In YRDSB podcast conversation on Active School Travel.
Active School Travel Coordinator Reena Mistry speaks with Castlemore P.S. Principal Leanne Hoover-Joy; Curriculum Consultant and parent Marlee Corcoran; and Manager, Traffic and Transportation Planning, City of Markham Loy Cheah about the barriers, benefits and creative ways we are working together to promote Active School Travel.
Tune In YRDSB is the first podcast of its kind in Ontario, featuring a wide range of topics related to education. It is availalbe on all major podcast platforms.