Active and Safe Routes to School is a set of programs and services coordinated by Green Action Centre to reverse the trend of driving children to school. Through events, school travel planning, resources, data collection, and our innovative cycling education program, we work with schools to reduce barriers to using active and sustainable school travel.
The result? Healthier and happier students, cleaner air, calmer streets, better learning, more cohesive communities, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Why Active School Travel?
Save Time + Money
Active school travel saves time and money.
School Divisions / Boards: Reduced demand for school bus funding.
Schools: Reduced traffic congestion resulting in fewer staff, administrators, or volunteer hours required to monitor drop-off and pick-up zones.
Government: Fewer vehicles means less wear on roads and reduced need for vehicle infrastructure.
Improve Health
Being active on the way to and from school addresses physical and mental concerns for children and youth.
It’s fun, improves concentration, increases physical activity throughout the day, and contributes to the development of healthy lifestyles into adulthood. Did you know that only 9% of kids get the 60 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity they need each day? Or that Manitoba has the 2nd highest rate of Type 2 Diabetes in children in the world?
Less Traffic, More Safety
If students are walking or biking to school, there will be fewer cars on the road.
Traffic congestion will decrease during drop-off and pick-up times at schools, and our roads will be safer with lower traffic volumes. Traffic congestion is directly linked to poor air quality and increased greenhouse gasses around schools.
Boost Mobility & Indepedence
Foster self-esteem and curiosity.
Kids need opportunities for unsupervised ‘risky’ play. It’s essential for cognitive development, social skills, problem-solving, and more.
Support & Build Community
Create community connections.
An increased number of people walking and biking around the neighbourhood improves safety, social connectivity, and sense of community.
Projects and Programs
Here are some of our key projects and programs helping school communities get moving.
Impact by the Numbers
2024/2025
Through innovative programs and support of local champions, more kids are biking and walking to school. Here are some of our accomplishments from this past year.
Students participated in ASRTS bike and walk events
Students participated in Clean Air Day!
Workshops and presentations delivered to students, parents and teachers!
Projects and Programs
Here are some of our key projects and programs helping school communities get moving.
Walktober 2025
Walktober is a month-long event encouraging students and families to spend time outside and be active on the way to school. We’re encouraging parents and teachers to sign-up to promote healthy living, and start conversations about the environment.
Walktober 2025
Walktober is a month-long event encouraging students and families to spend time outside and be active on the way to school. We’re encouraging parents and teachers to sign-up to promote healthy living, and start conversations about the environment.
Bike Blender Presentation
Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation.
Bike Blender Presentation
Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation.
Bike Blender Rental
Bring something new to your next office party or event with Green Action Centre�s bike blender! Great for smoothies or frozen cocktails. This rental does not include Green Action Centre staff. Please email�asrts@greenactioncentre.ca�for availability and prices.
Bike Blender Rental
Bring something new to your next office party or event with Green Action Centre�s bike blender! Great for smoothies or frozen cocktails. This rental does not include Green Action Centre staff. Please email�asrts@greenactioncentre.ca�for availability and prices.
Bike Route Planning
Learn the ins and outs of the Winnipeg Cycling Map to plan a bike route that suits your comfort level. Become familiar with the various types of infrastructure � from cycletracks to sharrows to bike lanes. Find tips and tools to help you ride more often to more places.
Bike Route Planning
Learn the ins and outs of the Winnipeg Cycling Map to plan a bike route that suits your comfort level. Become familiar with the various types of infrastructure � from cycletracks to sharrows to bike lanes. Find tips and tools to help you ride more often to more places.
Bike Maintenance 101
Get the tools and tips you need to ride your bike, hop on a bus, carpool, or walk to work and elsewhere. Learn how to use the various transit tools, plan your route to bike to work, and begin thinking of your daily travel options in a whole new way. Create a commute that you�ll enjoy!
Bike Maintenance 101
Get the tools and tips you need to ride your bike, hop on a bus, carpool, or walk to work and elsewhere. Learn how to use the various transit tools, plan your route to bike to work, and begin thinking of your daily travel options in a whole new way. Create a commute that you�ll enjoy!
Green Commuting Options
Get the tools and tips you need to ride your bike, hop on a bus, carpool, or walk to work and elsewhere. Learn how to use the various transit tools, plan your route to bike to work, and begin thinking of your daily travel options in a whole new way. Create a commute that you�ll enjoy!
Green Commuting Options
Get the tools and tips you need to ride your bike, hop on a bus, carpool, or walk to work and elsewhere. Learn how to use the various transit tools, plan your route to bike to work, and begin thinking of your daily travel options in a whole new way. Create a commute that you�ll enjoy!
