2011 GTHA-Wide School Travel Household Attitudinal Study
Following from the 2009 study (below), the 2011 school travel study
of 1,000 GTHA parents gathered further information about the barriers
and opportunities regarding active and sustainable transportation to and
from schools. The study presents supportive measures that parents said
would promote walking, cycling, and carpooling for elementary school
travel.
2011 Executive Summary
2011 Full Report
2009 Executive Summary
2009 Full Report
Review of International School Travel Planning Best Practices
As the nature of the “school run” shifts to more drop off/pick up of
students by car, traffic safety issues, air pollution and missed
opportunities for exercise are becoming increasingly common in countries
around the world. The Review of International School Travel Planning
Best Practices provides updates on best practices being used to approach
these issues in the
United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United States,
Australia, and Canada.
Full Report
The Future of Sustainable School Transportation: Expanding School
Travel Planning in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Beyond working with schools, Stepping It Up is making connections to
address the underlying gaps in facilitating active and sustainable
school travel. In January 2011, Metrolinx hosted the first gathering of
school travel stakeholders for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to
foster dialogue about the future of this initiative.
Full Report