School Zone Safety Guide

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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(External link) 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(External link).

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(External link). Survey is now closed.


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(External link) 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(External link).

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(External link). Survey is now closed.


  • Public Information Centre Slides and Recording Now Available!

    29 Nov 2024
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    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.




  • Survey closes on November 30!

    20 Dec 2024
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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Three more days to complete our survey(External link)! Share your experience to help us improve road safety around schools.


  • Join our Virtual Public Information Centre!

    29 Nov 2024
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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

    If you wish to attend, please register here(External link).

  • We Want to Hear from You!

    29 Nov 2024
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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(External link). Together, we can create a safer environment for school communities!

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