Aliyas Zeinab, Thompson Carise, Bakkali Fanny, Collins Patricia A, Frohlich Katherine L
Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique (CReSP), Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Department of Geography and Planning, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Can J Public Health. 2025 Jun 9. doi: 10.17269/s41997-025-01058-w.
School Street initiatives are traffic-free zones around the entrances of primary schools designed to make it safer for children to come and go from school. Beyond increasing safety, these initiatives offer opportunities for children to increase their engagement in active school travel and to become more independently mobile.
How does the implementation of a School Street intervention influence children's active travel and independent mobility on their way to school?
A School Street intervention was implemented every Friday at a primary school in Montreal from September 2022 to June 2023. Bi-monthly direct observations were conducted to collect data on children's modes of travel and whether they travelled independently or with an adult before the start of classes.
Independent, active travel was more frequently observed on School Street days compared to non-School Street days. Additionally, a progressive increase in active transportation and independent mobility was observed throughout the school year, regardless of School Street designation.
This study underscores the potential impact of School Street interventions on enhancing children's active school travel and independent mobility. Establishing safe zones near schools can positively influence children's commuting behaviours, fostering healthier and more autonomous travel habits.
“校园街道”倡议是围绕小学入口设置的无交通区域，旨在让孩子们上下学更安全。除了提高安全性外，这些举措还为孩子们提供了更多机会，让他们更多地参与积极的校园出行，并变得更具独立出行能力。
实施“校园街道”干预措施如何影响孩子们上学途中的积极出行和独立出行能力？
2022年9月至2023年6月，在蒙特利尔的一所小学每周五实施“校园街道”干预措施。在上课前，每两个月进行一次直接观察，收集有关孩子们出行方式以及他们是独自出行还是与成年人一起出行的数据。
与非“校园街道”日相比，在“校园街道”日观察到更多独立、积极的出行。此外，整个学年都观察到积极交通方式和独立出行能力的逐步增加，无论是否设置了“校园街道”。
本研究强调了“校园街道”干预措施对增强孩子们积极的校园出行和独立出行能力的潜在影响。在学校附近设立安全区域可以对孩子们的通勤行为产生积极影响，培养更健康、更自主的出行习惯。
