How can policy contribute to healthy places? Examples from across Canada demonstrate how policy can make our communities healthier and more active.
Healthy community policies in Canada
Urban Form
Participatory Process
Safety and Vulnerable Users
Active Transportation
![Active Transportation Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_9.47.58_am.png?itok=P5d3QJJx)
Making Connections – 2014-19 Halifax Active Transportation Priorities Plan
A plan for a regional greenway and bicycle network.
![Active Transportation Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_9.47.58_am.png?itok=P5d3QJJx)
Making Connections – 2014-19 Halifax Active Transportation Priorities Plan
A plan for a regional greenway and bicycle network.
![Vision Zero Toronto Cover Page.](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/image1.png?itok=LtE0RCrJ)
Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan (2017-2021)
Reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto’s streets.
![Vision Zero Toronto Cover Page.](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/image1.png?itok=LtE0RCrJ)
Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan (2017-2021)
Reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto’s streets.
![Plan 2040 des transports de Vancouver](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-03-05_at_10.16.56_am.png?itok=wOQNryiR)
Plan 2040 des transports de Vancouver
Objectif : au moins deux tiers de tous les déplacements se feront à pied, à vélo ou en transport en commun d'ici 2040.
![Plan 2040 des transports de Vancouver](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-03-05_at_10.16.56_am.png?itok=wOQNryiR)
Plan 2040 des transports de Vancouver
Objectif : au moins deux tiers de tous les déplacements se feront à pied, à vélo ou en transport en commun d'ici 2040.
![Saskatoon Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-04-18_at_1.20.41_pm.png?itok=bpTvcJMT)
Saskatoon Active Transportation Plan
Addressing community and infrastructure needs for cycling, walking and other modes of active transportation.
![Saskatoon Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-04-18_at_1.20.41_pm.png?itok=bpTvcJMT)
Saskatoon Active Transportation Plan
Addressing community and infrastructure needs for cycling, walking and other modes of active transportation.
![Sudbury Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_9.31.21_am.png?itok=ID6eXlms)
City of Greater Sudbury Complete Streets Policy
Building a city with a well-functioning street network that supports quality of life.
![Sudbury Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_9.31.21_am.png?itok=ID6eXlms)
City of Greater Sudbury Complete Streets Policy
Building a city with a well-functioning street network that supports quality of life.
![Nova Scotia](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_9.56.34_am.png?itok=QbiBpRce)
Choose How You Move - Nova Scotia Sustainable Transportation Strategy
A strategy to provide accessible, affordable and safe transportation choices that support well-being.
![Nova Scotia](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_9.56.34_am.png?itok=QbiBpRce)
Choose How You Move - Nova Scotia Sustainable Transportation Strategy
A strategy to provide accessible, affordable and safe transportation choices that support well-being.
![Calgary street](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/image1_0.png?itok=VfU7P3RP)
Calgary's Step Forward Pedestrian Strategy
Making Calgary safer, more comfortable and interesting for walking.
![Calgary street](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/image1_0.png?itok=VfU7P3RP)
Calgary's Step Forward Pedestrian Strategy
Making Calgary safer, more comfortable and interesting for walking.
![Growth Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_10.39.46_am.png?itok=N1kDcMnD)
Ontario’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Greenbelt Plan
Developing communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area that support health and protect the environment.
![Growth Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-05-02_at_10.39.46_am.png?itok=N1kDcMnD)
Ontario’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Greenbelt Plan
Developing communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area that support health and protect the environment.
![Metro Vancouver TransLink Regional Transportation Strategy](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screenshot_2019-05-08_15.48.20.png?itok=Yjznyoyw)
Metro Vancouver TransLink Regional Transportation Strategy
Designing communities and a transportation system that enhances the health of people and communities, the economy, and the environment.
![Metro Vancouver TransLink Regional Transportation Strategy](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screenshot_2019-05-08_15.48.20.png?itok=Yjznyoyw)
Metro Vancouver TransLink Regional Transportation Strategy
Designing communities and a transportation system that enhances the health of people and communities, the economy, and the environment.
![Quebec’s Sustainable Mobility Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screenshot_2019-05-08_15.54.54.png?itok=W9E4Burv)
Quebec’s Sustainable Mobility Policy
Make trips easier, more economical, faster and better integrated in Quebec’s communities.
![Quebec’s Sustainable Mobility Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screenshot_2019-05-08_15.54.54.png?itok=W9E4Burv)
Quebec’s Sustainable Mobility Policy
Make trips easier, more economical, faster and better integrated in Quebec’s communities.
![CycleON](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screenshot_2019-05-08_16.07.51.png?itok=lIgTrPhi)
#CycleON: Ontario Cycling Strategy
Provincial ministries collaborate on a comprehensive plan with dedicated funding, resulting in strong outcomes.
![CycleON](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screenshot_2019-05-08_16.07.51.png?itok=lIgTrPhi)
#CycleON: Ontario Cycling Strategy
Provincial ministries collaborate on a comprehensive plan with dedicated funding, resulting in strong outcomes.
![Regional Active Transportation Plan, Greater Charlottetown Area](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-07-21_at_10.28.41_pm.png?itok=jhGkPujI)
Prince Edward Island Municipal Provincial Partnership: Regional Active Transportation Plan
Connecting hubs: from Charlottetown to Stratford to Cornwall.
![Regional Active Transportation Plan, Greater Charlottetown Area](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-07-21_at_10.28.41_pm.png?itok=jhGkPujI)
Prince Edward Island Municipal Provincial Partnership: Regional Active Transportation Plan
Connecting hubs: from Charlottetown to Stratford to Cornwall.
![Transportation 2040](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-07-21_at_10.33.19_pm.png?itok=oflGvJcH)
Vancouver’s Transportation 2040 Plan
A target for at least two-thirds of all trips to be made by foot, bike and transit by 2040.
![Transportation 2040](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-07-21_at_10.33.19_pm.png?itok=oflGvJcH)
Vancouver’s Transportation 2040 Plan
A target for at least two-thirds of all trips to be made by foot, bike and transit by 2040.
![Year 2 Growth Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-10-03_at_2.24.24_pm.png?itok=LQZMqmu7)
Metro Vancouver TransLink Regional Transportation Strategy
Designing communities and a transportation system that enhances the health of people and communities, the economy, and the environment.
![Year 2 Growth Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-10-03_at_2.24.24_pm.png?itok=LQZMqmu7)
Metro Vancouver TransLink Regional Transportation Strategy
Designing communities and a transportation system that enhances the health of people and communities, the economy, and the environment.
![Centre Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-10-03_at_2.42.35_pm.png?itok=dNtb-4H8)
Halifax Centre Plan
Incorporating healthy urban form through policy aimed at creating complete communities, pedestrian first communities and human scale communities.
![Centre Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/carte/public/upload/image/communautes/screen_shot_2019-10-03_at_2.42.35_pm.png?itok=dNtb-4H8)
Halifax Centre Plan
Incorporating healthy urban form through policy aimed at creating complete communities, pedestrian first communities and human scale communities.