Active Transportation (AT) is any form of human powered travel, most commonly walking, cycling and using a wheelchair, but also includes activities such as skateboarding. In the context of public health, the term also includes public transit because transit trips typically start and/or end with active transportation.
Active transportation is associated with positive health outcomes and helps individuals meet recommended levels of physical activity.
The Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation is a diverse group of community members encouraging and facilitating opportunities for walking, wheeling, and using public transit in Kingston and area.
Active transportation in the KFL&A region
- Kingston’s Active Transportation Master Plan is a roadmap for investing in walking, cycling and other forms of active transportation.
- Kingston Transit provides bus service within the city and some areas outside the city. The city has bike racks available for bike parking and transit busses have a bike rack to “rack n’ roll”. You can also request a stop closer to your destination if riding after dark.
- The City of Kingston provides an Affordable Transit Pass. It is a reduced-cost monthly transit pass for residents from lower-income households. To qualify, residents must enroll in the Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP). For more information, eligibility criteria and rates see Transit Fares & Passes - City of Kingston.
- The City of Kingston has sidewalk and road plowing priorities and information to help motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles move safely.
- The City of Kingston is working toward a city-wide cycling network.
- Report concerns about cycling or walking to the City by request form or by calling 613-546-0000.
Information for active transportation plans for County of Frontenac or the County of Lennox & Addington can be found on their website.
Active school travel
Children's health and well-being is improved when they travel to school in active ways like walking or wheeling (e.g., cycling, scooter, skateboard etc.). Taking the school bus or city transit bus can be another important part of active school travel as walking to and from bus stops is beneficial.
Walking or wheeling at least part way to school helps your child arrive to school more alert and ready to learn and reduces traffic around the school. Keeping cars off the street and away from schools also makes areas around schools safer.
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