Active Transportation
Active transportation refers to all types of human-powered transportation such as walking, cycling, in-line skating or skateboarding, or using a wheelchair. It includes:
- Walking to the school bus
- Walking, cycling or rolling to school or work
- Walking, cycling or rolling to other locations
Active transportation provides:
- Opportunities for people to be physically active on a regular basis
- More opportunities to meet people
- Other travel options for those who cannot drive
- Less motor vehicle traffic on our roads
- Improved local air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Health benefits of active transportation | ||||
Active transportation can:
*Canadian adults should participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week, accumulated in bouts of ten minutes or more. Check the Active Transportation and Health resource for more information about the health benefits of using active transportation. |
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Active transportation in Waterloo Region | ||||
Waterloo Region has developed a plan to make cycling and walking a safe and comfortable choice for transportation. More information can be found on the The Region of Waterloo's Transportation Master Plan page. You can also get more information about this topic on the Cycling and Walking, Active Transportation to work pages, and Active and Safe Routes to School. |
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Walk Cycle Waterloo Region | ||||
We've developed a plan to make it easier to walk, cycle, and roll in Waterloo Region. Walk Cycle Waterloo Region provides guidance to Council and staff on actions to take to make it easier for residents of and visitors to Waterloo Region to choose active transportation. Active transportation includes:
Active transportation can take place along roads, sidewalks and trails. Walk Cycle Waterloo Region is an action plan to create attractive and comfortable spaces that encourage more people to use active transportation to their favourite destinations. For more information contact us by email or telephone 519-575-4400
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