School Streets: Safer Routes for Kids | Calgary News

School Streets are transforming school zones across the country by temporarily banning cars to make kids’ commutes safer, cleaner, and more active — with early wins showing reduced traffic chaos and improved air quality. Backed by major federal funding, these pilot programs aim to become permanent fixtures, though they face pushback over logistics and disruption. Parents and kids alike praise the newfound freedom to play and connect, while data proves safety improvements without spilling congestion elsewhere. The real challenge? Making this shift stick — especially in car-dependent suburbs — but momentum is building as communities embrace a future where walking and biking to school isn’t just an option, it’s the norm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7656ad70bf554ac8