An investment from the provincial government aims to make streets safer for kids. 

Green Communities Canada and the Society for Children and Youth of BC have received $400,000 from the Ministry of Transportation to implement temporary car-free zones in front of schools at the start and end of school days. 

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Applications are now open for B.C. communities interested in participating. 

The B.C. School Streets Initiative is a sub-project of the National Active School Streets Initiative funded by the Public Health Agency. The provincial program will assist up to 10 communities. 

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Communities can learn more about the program or apply by visiting .