Walking School Bus pilot project launched at eight Ottawa schools

Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in partnership with the Ottawa School Transportation Authority (OSTA), the Ottawa Safety Council and Green Communities Canada, have launched the Walking School Bus pilot project at eight schools across Ottawa. The 12-week pilot project offers a daily Walking School Bus for the morning trip to school on weekdays from September 29 to December 19. Like adult crossing guards, each Walking School Bus leader is screened, trained, supervised and paid by the Ottawa Safety Council. Read more.