Safety at Schools

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The City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Service work together with Edmonton’s school boards to encourage safe behaviours around schools using enforcement, road design and engineering, community activation and engagement and more.

School Safety Program

From 2015 to 2022, the City assessed the roads near all elementary schools in Edmonton and implemented safety upgrades that were identified through the School Safety Program.

In 2021, 49 schools were upgraded to help increase safety and livability with zebra crossings, stop signs, pavement markings, retro-reflective sleeves, and flashing beacons*
From 2015-2022, streets around 246 schools were upgraded with zebra crossings, stop signs, pavement markings, retro-reflective sleeves and flashing beacons

*Source: Vision Zero 2021 Report

Safe Routes to School Program

The Safe Routes to School program aims to improve safety along the routes to schools beyond the immediately surrounding roads.

In 2023, routes to 5 schools were assessed and upgraded to improve students’ and their families’ safety as they walk, bike and roll to school. These upgrades also improved community safety around playgrounds and park space used by any nearby residents.

This year, 2024, an additional 6 schools have been assessed and upgraded as part of this program.

Project Funding

These projects are funded through the Traffic Safety Automated Enforcement Reserve, which uses automated enforcement funds to invest in safe and livable streets.

Photo Gallery

Installed school pedestrian crossing
Vision Zero School Kit crossing signage

Safety by Design

Improving streets and crosswalks to increase safety through programs such as the Safe Crossings Program.

Safe Speeds for Schools Form

Complete the form to request signage and tools to promote safe speeds at your school.

Vision Zero School Kits

The Vision Zero School Kit includes signage, activities and resources for students and the school community to learn more about traffic safety and raise awareness about safer speeds in their community.