A week-long School Streets pop-up is planned for Vernon, B.C., as part of a provincial expansion of the National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI). Running nationally from 2024 to 2027, NASSI addresses a lack of physical activity in children by improving road safety conditions surrounding schools and increasing rates of active school travel and independent play. The provincial expansion, known as the British Columbia School Streets Initiative (BCSSI), will fund up to 10 School Streets projects in B.C. between 2025 and 2028, building on pilots in Vancouver, Victoria, and Kamloops.

This is Canada’s largest-ever School Streets movement: Green Communities Canada is leading a cross-country collaboration between three not-for-profit organizations, four research institutions, and more than 16 community partners spanning six provinces. The program includes matched funding and community in-kind contributions, totaling a $6 million investment in children’s physical activity.

Learn more on our School Streets webpage.