A school street is a car-free block beside a school that is open to walking, biking and rolling during peak drop-off and pick-up times, typically for 15 to 30 minutes. School streets encourage more families to walk or cycle to and from school by providing a safer space, free of vehicles.

Why run a School Street? 

School streets can help improve safety by limiting vehicle access on the street in front of schools and reallocating that space for families that are walking, cycling and rolling to school. They can help spark a conversation that encourages more families to walk or roll to school, promoting healthier and independent mobility. 

How do I get started? 

Interested in learning more about piloting a School Street in Kingston? The School Streets Playbook was designed as a practical guide for school communities and interested community groups as a first step to help build support and test viability.

Download the Playbook

The playbook has five steps, from exploration to implementation: 

1. Review the criteria for a successful School Street. 
2. Build support and begin planning for operations. 
3. Obtain school board and City approvals. 
4. Plan for launching and operating the School Street. 
5. Launch, operate and manage the School Street.