3 young children aged 10-12 on a wooded board walk, smiling carrying book-bags. One girl in front. Boy and other girl in back.

Active & Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) in Nova Scotia encourages more children, youth and their families to use active transportation - such as walking and cycling - for the environment, physical activity and traffic safety.

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News Release: More Kids on the Street

October 3, 2011

More Kids on the Street

Be on the look-out for kids on the streets this week. Students from elementary to high school will be taking to their feet to mark the beginning of International Walk to School Month in October. Over 100 schools in Nova Scotia will participate in the event, also known as IWALK. Read more here.

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For more Information, contact Active & Safe Routes to School in Nova Scotia, at:

Tel: (902) 442-5055
Fax: (902) 405-3716
Ecology Action Centre, 2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, NS B3K 4L3

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