Resources List

Crossing Safely at a PXO

This video is promoting the messaging that was created for our Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) campaign. This videos will specifically target pedestrians and cyclists.

PXOs & School Crossings in Ontario

This resource created by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario contains the rules for pedestrian crossings and the penalties for endangering people on the road. Click to learn more.

Wayfinding Signs Toolkit

School wayfinding signs indicate directions, walking and cycling travel times from different points in the surrounding neighbourhood to the school. These signs are placed on selected routes that have high-volume foot and vehicle traffic for more exposure.

Community Mapping Lesson Plan

An interdisciplinary approach providing students with an opportunity to actively contribute to their school community by producing a digital map of the active transportation options.

Curriculum Connections

The Active & Safe Routes to School program is primarily a parent-driven program but there are many opportunities for the involvement of students through classroom activities that link to the new Ontario Curriculum. As well, other school related groups and users can be engaged in the program, e.g. Environmental Clubs,

Benefits of Walking & Wheeling to School

Check out the wonderful videos that were created by the project team about Walking & Wheeling to School.

Bike to School Week

Bike to School Week is a provincial celebration of wheeling to school that takes place every May. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active modes of travel. 

Spring into Spring

Bike to School Week is a provincial celebration of wheeling to school that takes place every May. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active modes of travel. 

Winter Walk Day

Winter Walk Day is a celebration of active school travel that takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Schools are encouraged to run fun events and activities to inspire more children and parents to choose active and clean modes of travel and to educate their school.

Announcements

Morning announcements are a great way to encourage students and staff to use active modes of travel and learn about the benefits of doing so. Get students involved and help build excitement around iWalk by sharing these announcements with your school community.