Stepping it Up

The Stepping it Up pilot project is led by Metrolinx in partnership with the Region of Peel, the City of Hamilton, Green Communities Canada, and the University of Toronto, with funding from Transport Canada's ecoMOBILITY program.

The 2.5 year project will focus on identifying the possibilities for enhancing and encouraging use of active and sustainable travel options for students and staff, such as walking, cycling, and carpooling. Stepping it Up will begin to roll out school-based activities at participating elementary schools in Fall 2009. By the pilot project’s end in December 2011, 30 schools will be participating in project activities.

Stepping it Up will help address issues of sustainability, climate change, personal and traffic safety, air pollution, and health by promoting more walkable environments in and around schools. Project activities use a collaborative, community-based approach involving school boards, municipalities, police, public health professionals, transportation providers and professionals, parents, educators, and children.

Please use the links below to learn more about the pilot project and keep up-to-date on project activities.