Join Mississauga’s School Streets pilot in Spring 2026
In Spring 2026, the City is looking to support up to three Mississauga schools to run a School Streets pilot project. This program helps create a safe and community-friendly space for students by closing the street in front of the school to vehicle traffic.
Selected schools will participate in a four-week pilot in the spring of 2026 for one to five days each week. Depending on the success of the four-week pilot, schools may have the option to extend the program for the full 2026-2027 school year.
Eligibility for schools:
- Open to elementary and middle schools
- Must be part of the Peel District School Board or Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
- Located on a street with no more than one lane of traffic per direction that is not a MiWay bus route
- An interest in promoting active and safe school travel
- Demonstrates community support for the program
The program is free, but space is limited. Apply now until January 15, 2026.
Why School Streets?
School Streets create temporary car-free zones in front of schools during drop-off and/or pickup times. The purpose of the pilot is to demonstrate that closing school drop-off and pickup areas to vehicles leads to a safer and more enjoyable drop-off and pickup experience. This builds on the successful three-week pilot in Mississauga in spring 2022.
School Streets:
- Improve road safety
- Reduce traffic congestion
- Create opportunities for kids to be active
- Encourage active travel to school
- Benefit mental health and focus at school
- Improve air quality at and around schools
- Build community
Our partners
The Mississauga School Streets pilot project is delivered in partnership with Green Communities Canada and funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
