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New stats show more students prefer two wheels as active transportation climbs to a five-year high
While the warm weather is winding down, biking to school is rising in popularity with Toronto-area kids.
According to a new study released by Metrolinx and conducted by the University of Toronto, more Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) students are choosing to bike to school than five years ago, with high school students leading the way.
The study, released this week, explores patterns in school travel by age, gender, time of day and captures trends for the entire GTHA dating back to 1986.
Ron Buliung, a professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, led the research effort and said that measuring how students get to and from school is helpful.
“As organizations like Metrolinx continue to invest in programs to encourage more walking and cycling to and from school, it is important…
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