Active transportation

The meaning of active transportation
Active transportation is using your own power to get from one place to another.
This includes:
walking
biking
skateboarding
in-line skating/rollerblading
jogging and running
non-mechanized wheel chairing
snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Active transportation benefits our:
health
society
transportation system
environment
economy
This is because of active transportation:
gives us an opportunity to be physically active on a regular basis
is accessible to Canadians and increases social exchanges
reduces road congestion
contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
saves money on gas and parking
Designing communities to support active transportation
Designing communities to support active transportation means building communities with a mix of areas for different purposes:
residential
commercial
educational
employment
It means connected streets and good access to destinations.
How to build active transportation into your life
Getting outside and moving around is a good way to find out if your community is designed to support an active lifestyle.
Make the best use of what your community has to offer.
Think twice about using your car for every trip. Could you walk or use your bike instead?
Dust off your bicycle. Cycle to work when the weather permits.
Trade-in your dress shoes for running shoes. Strap on a backpack and walk all or part of the way to work or school.
Instead of driving your kids to the park, walk or make it a family outing on your bikes.
If you are thinking about moving, think about the transportation options available to you in the new locations:
Is this neighborhood “pedestrian-friendly?”
Could you walk to do most of your small errands?
How far away is the nearest school for your child?
How far will the distance be to those places you regularly need to reach?
Source: canada.ca/en