As part of the City of North Vancouver’s Safe & Active School Travel program, students at Carson Graham secondary created fun and inspiring videos encouraging walking, biking and rolling as the best ways to get around the City.
The … Read more
Some travel advice from the animal kingdom
In honour of Commuter Challenge week, we thought we’d pass along some travel advice from our feathered, clawed and, er, segmented friends.
The takeaway? It’s smarter, and safer, to travel in groups.… Read more
Hey Kids! Here are Five Reasons You Should Ride Your Bike to School This Week
Are you in elementary, middle or high school? Do you have a bike? Have you ever tried biking to school? If not, Monday May 28th is the perfect time to start. Here’s why:
1. Riding is fun
Sure, sometimes it’s … Read more
Don’t press the light before it’s night
In 2014, HASTe facilitated the School Travel Planning process at Sir Sanford Flemming elementary. Located at a busy intersection, the school’s parents were concerned about the safety of students waiting to cross the street.
All the benefits of walking to school…
We at HASTe often talk about the many benefits of walking to school: exercise, fresh air, a connection to ones neighbourhood and neighbours, etc.
Well, it looks like the Swedes have come up with a way that kids being driven … Read more