One hour can make streets safer for our kids.

Many schools in Alberta now begin before playground zones come into effect at 8:30 a.m. 

Switching to a school zone that starts earlier creates other problems, as local children use playgrounds during evenings, weekends and holidays when school zones don't apply. An extra hour of protection in the morning would make a big difference.

Although the previous Minister of Transportation committed to change the hours of playground zones by the beginning of the 2012/13 school year, the current Minister has decided not to fulfill that commitment. We are asking the Minister to keep the promise made by his predecessor or to implement an alternative solution.

For instance, since current legislation requires that school and playground zones must be separate, he could also solve the problem by allowing municipalities to overlap these areas.

What can you do? 
Click here, sign our petition, and distribute it to others who are concerned about this issue.

You can also Google 'Alberta playground zone petition' to find the petition link. 

For more impact: 
• Contact the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation, to express your views: transportation.minister@gov.ab.ca Tel: (780) 427-2080
• Forward this e-mail to other concerned citizens.
• E-mail absafestreets@gmail.com for more information or to get involved.