S
U
igns: Use your hand-signals when turning,
slowing down or stopping. Follow all posted
signs and obey the traffic laws.
rban Awareness: See and be seen! Be aware
of your surroundings and always leave one
door length of space when riding next to
parked cars. Wear light or bright coloured
clothing, and use your lights and reflectors in
low-light and at night.
rotection: It’s the law to wear your helmet
when riding – plus it protects your brain!
ye Contact: Communication is key! Make
eye contact with other road users such as
drivers and cyclists, especially when crossing
intersections.
ight hand side: Ride single file and as far to
the right hand side of the road as practical.
P
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R
Use Your Street SMARTS
S
idewalks: Walk on the sidewalks, if possible.
Stay on the inside edge, and stand back from
the curb when waiting to cross the street. No
sidewalk? Walk facing traffic so you can see
approaching vehicles.
usic: If you are listening to music, remove an
ear piece before crossing the street or walking
in less populated areas.
ttention: Look out for moving vehicles at
driveways, back lanes, and in parking lots.
oad Crossing: Always cross at an intersection
or crosswalk if available. Make eye contact with
the drivers to make sure you are seen. Be bold,
extend your arm to indicate you want to cross!
eam-Up: It is safer and fun to walk to school
with other family members or friends.
tranger-aware: On no account ever go with a
stranger. Practice and remember a special family
password that only a trusted adult knows. With
your family, identify safe places to go for help.
M
A
R
T
S
Best Routes to School are developed based on information we've
received from parents, your school community and the City's
transportation department. They are chosen to use the safest
crossing points and to enable more people walk and cycle together.
Why Walk or Bike to School?
Your School Neighbourhood
SUPER Road Cycle Safety
PARK AND WALK A BLOCK OR TWO
Families are encouraged to walk or bike to school - avoid the
congestion and enjoy a little extra active time outside.
If you must drive, the school and PAC encourages parking
along Laval St. to alleviate congestion on Rochester Ave.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON ROCHESTER AVE.
Please use the marked crosswalks located at Schoolhouse St.
or Laval St. when crossing Rochester Ave.
DRIVEWAYS
Students and families: be aware of driveways along the
sidewalk, some are extra long to cross. Drivers exiting
driveways must always proceed slowly and with caution.
IMPROVEMENTS
City Infrastructure upgrades to improve walking and
cycling to school have been scheduled and include:
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
BEING ACTIVE BUILDS HEALTHY BONES AND MINDS. Walking or biking to school is not only a great way to be healthy and keep moving but has also shown to increase alertness and grades at school.
FAMILY AND FRIEND TIME
TIME SPENT WALKING TOGETHER allows families and friends to connect without stressful distractions. It is a time to unwind, play or share stories about each other’s day.
COMMUNITY LIVABILITY
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY. Walking and cycling is a great way to meet your neighbours. People feel safer when they know other people in their community.
• New school signage
CARE FOR OUR EARTH
• Crosswalk upgrades, and
• Key wayfinding improvements
Speed is being addressed through the Tri-Cities Speed
Watch Program. This program is a partnership between
ICBC, the Coquitlam RCMP and local communities that
promote road safety.
RIDE TRANSIT
•
LOOK FOR BUS STOPS CLOSE TO SCHOOL ON YOUR BEST ROUTES TO SCHOOL MAP
Transit can be fun! Families can take the route together a
few times before it becomes a solo trip. Remember the bus
driver is your friend, sit close to them and they can help.
For transit to school, work or play visit TransLink at:
translink.ca or call 604-953-3333.
BIKING EVERYDAY
Let’s bike, rain or shine!
School cycling education and improved bike infrastructure
are helping make biking possible everyday. Follow the Super
Road Cycle Safety rules, and use Coquitlam City Bikeways if
they are on your route to school.
Best
Routes to
School
VEHICLE EMISSIONS ARE THE LARGEST CAUSE OF POOR AIR QUALITY IN BC and are individual Canadians’ greatest source of green house gas emissions. Every vehicle trip replaced by walking reduces our contribution to climate change.
To find out more about safe, active trips to school visit
and Wheel
HASTe: hastebc.org
National: saferoutestoschool.ca
TravelSmart: TravelSmart.ca
City of Coquitlam: coquitlam.ca
Maillard
Middle School
Winslow Ave
Tupper Ave
Cypress St
Linton St
Midvale St
Linton St
Poirer St
Midvale St
Montgomery St
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Glenholme St
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Milview
Duncan St
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purposes only. The information shown on this map is compiled from
various sources and HASTe makes no warranties, expressed or
implied as to the accuracy or completeness of the information.
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Hammond Ave
Delestre Ave
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Rochester
Park
Thomas Ave
Alderson
Gauthier Ave
Ha
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Hachey Ave
Boileau St
Thrift St
Tenby St
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Rochester
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Cartier Ave
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Thomas Ave
Alderson Ave
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Leblue St
Delestre Ave
King St
Burns St
Alderson Ave
Quadling Ave
Edgar Ave
Marmont St
Blue Mountain St
Burns St
Quadling Ave
Grayson Ave
Allison St
Dunlop St
Sunset Ave
Stewart Ave
Stewart Ave
Burns
Park
SK
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Walls Ave
Leblue St
Holborn St
Walker St
Stewart Ave
Delestre Ave
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Charland Ave
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Clayton St
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Pembroke Ave
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Haversley Ave
Madison S
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Nelson St
Mentmore St
Roxh a m St
Joyce St
Joyce St
Fairway St
Walker St
Corning Ave
Brymark Pl
Shaw Ave
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Ashley St
Lord
Baden-Powell
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Rochester Ave
Guilby
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Haversley Ave
Ridgeway Ave
Ma
Donald St
Dansey Ave
Madore Ave
King Albert Ave
Georges Vanier
Elementary
School
Howie Ave
Kar
Dansey Ave
Selman St
Sydney Ave
Ascot St
King Albert Ave
Austin Ave
Delmont St
Guilby St
Austin Ave
BEST ROUTES
Lemax Ave
King Albert Ave
Dennison Ave
Poirer St
Lemax Ave
Ascot St
Como Lake
Middle
School
Blue Mountain
Park
Vancouver Golf
and Country Club
Maillard
Middle School
Winslow Ave
Laurentian Cres
Floyd Ave
Appian Way
Trent Ave
Poirier
Sport
and Leisure
Complex
Berry St
Appian Way
Winslow Ave
Tipton St
Accacia Ave
15 mi
nute
walk
(120
0m)
Ross Ave
Kerwan Ave
Gatensbury St
Crosby St
Roy Stibbs
Elementary
School
Pelton
Foster Ave
Porter St
Ivy Ave
Blue Mountain St
Robson St
Stafford
MacIntosh St
Colinet
FairviewSt
Ebert Ave
Foster Ave
Kaptey Ave
Hillside Ave
200
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400
500m
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