This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, focuses on preparing a bicycle before a ride to ensure safe travel to and from school. It highlights the importance of checking key components such as tires, brakes, chain, and handlebars to confirm the bike is in good working condition. The
Check out the wonderful videos that were created by the project team about Walking to the Bus Stop and Taking the Bus.
Check out the wonderful videos that were created by the project team about Walking & Wheeling to School.
Take photos of your school bike racks to help measure how often bike racks are used before and after the Cycle Safe program. Please follow the steps below to ensure photos are taken in a consistent and reliable way. Download a copy of your Cycle Safe Bike Rack Tracking form
Bike to School Week is a provincial celebration of wheeling to school that takes place every year at the end of May or early June. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active modes of travel.
In response to London’s 2019 climate emergency declaration, the City aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a focus on shifting transportation toward sustainable modes. Active school travel, including cycling, presents an opportunity to reduce emissions, alleviate traffic congestion, and improve children’s physical and mental health. This report explores
This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, focuses on safe cycling practices within neighbourhoods. It highlights how children can ride confidently by following basic road rules, staying visible, and being aware of vehicles, pedestrians, and surroundings. The video emphasizes riding in the correct position on the road, obeying
The Cycle Safe Program is interested in understanding how teachers implement our program within the classroom. We ask teachers who are this implementing this program in their classroom to use this tracking form throughout the project. Download the Cycle Safe Classroom Tracking Form here: Upon completion of the project, upload
This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, focuses on safety within school zones and highlights the responsibilities of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. It emphasizes reduced speeds, awareness of children, and following signage and crossing rules. The video demonstrates safe behaviours such as using designated crossings, staying alert, and
