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
Category: Active Transportation
Active Transportation is when people commute by transit, walking, cycling or any other form of self-propelled transportation.
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
Ecole Willows Elementary students get active!
Over the past 16 months, as part of the Capital Regional District’s Active and Safe Routes to School, Ecole Willows Elementary in the District of Oak Bay has been shaking things up, moving things around and just generally getting active. … Read more
Beyond IWalk
Wondering what happened to International Walk to School (IWalk) Week? You’re not alone. Ten years ago, over a million students from across the world participated in the week-long celebration of walking that is (was?) IWalk. Today, the event is little … Read more
Rollin’ Down the Stairs Too Tired To Move
Participaction has released their 2016 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth, and once again, the news isn’t great.
For the first time, the report writers looked at the connection between sleep and physical activity. Their conclusion … Read more