

What you need to know
Applications for the 2026 program are now open. Submit an expression of interest Word file (232 KB) by November 7, 2025, to be considered.
A School Street is a car-free block beside a school open to walking, biking, and rolling.
No motor vehicles are permitted to enter or exit the block when the School Street is in effect but parked vehicles may remain.
The School Streets Program aims to:
- Improve safety for students arriving and leaving school
- Increase active travel and transit for school trips
- Foster community connections within the neighbourhood and school community
Program impact
Encouraging active travel to school is part of our Climate Emergency Action Plan. Thirteen schools have participated in the School Streets Program since 2021.
2025 program highlights:
- 22% of families reported walking more
- 39% of families reported biking more
- 92% of elementary students reported the street felt safer
- 90% of school staff noted the program improved the sense of community at their school
- 73% of parents, 86% of staff, and 98% of students want the School Street to continue
Review the 2025 School Streets Program Report PDF file (7 MB)
Learn more about the program
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Participating schools
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Play Streets
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Accessibility
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Volunteer opportunities
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Notification and feedback
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Bring School Streets to your school
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Previous program impacts
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School Streets program resources
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National Active School Streets Initiative
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Comox year-round School Street
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Lord Selkirk year-round School Street
Contact us
Email: schoolstreets@vancouver.ca