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Study Completion
On March 24, 2026, Council approved the School Zone Safety Guide, as outlined in the March 3, 2026 DSC Staff Report.
The City of Markham is developing a School Zone Safety Guide to enhance road safety around school zones and along school routes in Markham. This Guide will include engineering measures, education, and outreach programs that cater to elementary and secondary school students.
Improving the safety of all road users, especially around school sites, is a high priority for the City as it involves young children. Having safer and more active ways to get to and from schools supports the overall well-being of students and school communities. This also aligns with the City’s 2020 – 2026 Strategic Plan to achieve a “Safe, Sustainable & Complete Community” in Markham. The School Zone Safety Guide builds upon the success of the Active School Travel Pilot Program.
The key objectives of the School Zone Safety Guide project are to:
Gather community feedback on improving active school travel and school zone safety.
Develop school zone safety policies, guidelines, and recommendations for elementary and secondary schools, including school routes.
Identify opportunities to engage and educate school communities on school zone safety and active school travel.
Review and develop recommendations for the Active School Travel and School Crossing Guard programs.
Prioritize locations for safety improvements in school zones and along school routes.
Share your thoughts on the challenges of travelling to and from school, and how we can improve safety in the neighbourhood. Take a moment to complete our survey. Survey is now closed.
Study Completion
On March 24, 2026, Council approved the School Zone Safety Guide, as outlined in the March 3, 2026 DSC Staff Report.
The City of Markham is developing a School Zone Safety Guide to enhance road safety around school zones and along school routes in Markham. This Guide will include engineering measures, education, and outreach programs that cater to elementary and secondary school students.
Improving the safety of all road users, especially around school sites, is a high priority for the City as it involves young children. Having safer and more active ways to get to and from schools supports the overall well-being of students and school communities. This also aligns with the City’s 2020 – 2026 Strategic Plan to achieve a “Safe, Sustainable & Complete Community” in Markham. The School Zone Safety Guide builds upon the success of the Active School Travel Pilot Program.
The key objectives of the School Zone Safety Guide project are to:
Gather community feedback on improving active school travel and school zone safety.
Develop school zone safety policies, guidelines, and recommendations for elementary and secondary schools, including school routes.
Identify opportunities to engage and educate school communities on school zone safety and active school travel.
Review and develop recommendations for the Active School Travel and School Crossing Guard programs.
Prioritize locations for safety improvements in school zones and along school routes.
Share your thoughts on the challenges of travelling to and from school, and how we can improve safety in the neighbourhood. Take a moment to complete our survey. Survey is now closed.
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
In case you couldn't attend the Public Information Centre or wish to revisit the presentation, we’ve made the slide deck and a recording available on our webpage for your convenience. You can find the materials under the "Documents" and "Videos" sections on the right-hand side of the webpage.
In case you couldn't attend the Public Information Centre or wish to revisit the presentation, we’ve made the slide deck and a recording available on our webpage for your convenience. You can find the materials under the "Documents" and "Videos" sections on the right-hand side of the webpage.
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Three more days to complete our survey! Share your experience to help us improve road safety around schools.
Three more days to complete our survey! Share your experience to help us improve road safety around schools.
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Do you have concerns about road safety near schools in your area? Share your ideas to make school zones safer.
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6-7 pm EST
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Your opinion matters in making school zones and routes safer! Share your thoughts on the challenges of travelling to and from school, and how we can improve safety in the neighbourhood. Take a moment to complete our survey. Together, we can create a safer environment for school communities!
Your opinion matters in making school zones and routes safer! Share your thoughts on the challenges of travelling to and from school, and how we can improve safety in the neighbourhood. Take a moment to complete our survey. Together, we can create a safer environment for school communities!
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Public Information Centre Presentation
This is a post-recorded narration of the slide deck presented during the Public Information Centre on November 12, 2024.
This is a post-recorded narration of the slide deck presented during the Public Information Centre on November 12, 2024.