Corliss Public School is one of more than 25 schools across Canada to run a School Street for the 2025-2026 school year. The City will announce a second school for 2026‑2027 in early 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
Outreach and engagement
In spring 2025, the City delivered letters to local residents and convened a project planning team of local community members to plan the project together.
A soft launch is also planned for Friday, June 20, when the road will be closed for a street party held by Corliss Public School. The rain date for this event is scheduled for June 23.
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.
