Pedestrian initiatives are programs that work to enhance pedestrian safety and to encourage a culture of walking in Toronto. The Toronto Walking Strategy will continue to support these initiatives and new programs to make Toronto a walkable city.
Live Green Toronto
Coming Soon: A new program called Live Green Toronto is being developed to encourage Torontonians to adopt more environmentally friendly lifestyles and reduce energy use at home.
Historic Walking Tours
Heritage Toronto offers historic walking tours called Heritage Toronto Walks. Learn more...
Public Health – Walk into Health
The Walk into Health program is a part of the Building Physically Active Communities (BPAC) project. The program provides information and resources to help people be more active by promoting walking and stair climbing.
Although walking is the number one activity of adult Canadians, 50% of adults living in Toronto are not physically active enough to maintain or improve their health. Find out about pedometer lending programs, walking groups and more. Learn how walking can help reduce your risk of chronic disease. Every step counts. Walk into Health.
Public Health – Active and Safe Routes to School
Active & Safe Routes to School is a community-based initiative that encourages and promotes active transportation like walking and cycling for the daily trip to school.
For many Canadian parents, driving their children to school seems like the safest, most convenient option. However, less than one-third of Canadian students walk or cycle to school and 57% of Canadian youth are so sedentary it is harmful to their health.
Walking to school is good exercise, reduces stress and makes our streets safer and less polluted.
Toronto Self-Guided Walking Tours
The City of Toronto’s Walking Tours Database allows you to search for self-guided walking tours across the City.
Financial Incentive Programs for Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
The City offers BIAs various financial incentive programs for initiatives to improve or enhance the business districts in neighbourhoods across Toronto. The streetscape improvement program provides 50/50 matching capital funds for streetscape beautification projects such as decorative pedestrian lighting, kiosks, banners, theme signage, landscaping, fountains, and decorative street furniture.
Walk 21
Walk 21 The City of Toronto and Green Communities Canada were proud to co host the 8th annual Walk21 conference, Walk21 Toronto 2007. The conference was a great success, from many scheduled events and workshops to an international spirit and exchange of ideas.
Get Active Toronto
"Get Active Toronto” is an initiative designed to improve the physical activity levels of people in Toronto. Walking is an excellent way to be active, have fun, and benefit your health! Toronto has a rich array of places to Get Your Move On by walking, including 195 kilometers of pedestrian/bicycle paths, 1500 parks, and 90 kilometers of paved trail through parks.
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