Safe Routes to Schools
The goal of this program is to create a safe environment for people to walk, wheel and roll to and from school. This process involves working in collaboration with the entire school community to identify ways to make active travel safer and easier.
School Studies
New Initiatives
Completed
Skaha Elementary
Uplands Elementary
Columbia Elementary (includes study with former Parkway Elementary)
Carmi Elementary (results incorporated into KVR Elementary plan)
Underway
Wiltse Elementary
Queens Park Elementary
KVR Elementary (will leverage completed Carmi plan)
These plans are living documents that will be reviewed each year
NOW AVAILABLE IN PENTICTON!
Walking School Bus It’s just like a traditional school bus – but on foot! Students walk together along a designated route, picking up friends along the way. Each route is led by an adult leader. This program is now available at Skaha Lake Elementary and KVR Elementary, delivered by Safety Village.
Kiss & Go Zones This is a short-term stopping area where drivers can pull over for no longer than two minutes while the student exits the vehicle. This keeps a steady ow of vehicles moving.
Other
Drive to Five Zones This concept includes setting up a designated location 500 metres away from the school, where parents can drop o or pick up their kids. This encourages walking for short distances, while helping to reduce congestion near the front of the school.
Active Transportation Education in Schools (SD)
Transpor tation Safety Technical Working Group
