Two-year-long School Streets implementations are planned for Mississauga, Ontario, as part of the National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI / School Streets). Running from 2024 to 2027, NASSI addresses a lack of physical activity in children by improving road safety conditions around schools and increasing rates of active school travel and independent play. 

The first implementation is planned for the 2025-2026 school year at Corliss Public School, a community of about 150 students, creating a car-free zone on Corliss Crescent during drop-off and pick-up times. A second school site will follow in 2026-2027.

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.