Transforming Streets Near Schools
Transforming streets near schools is a strategic starting point for cities looking to make their city safer, healthier, and more welcoming for children and their communities.
In September 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on How to Implement Cycling Infrastructure—our latest practice-oriented publication. The series will explore key concepts from the handbook, share practical tips, and feature real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are working to increase cycling through infrastructure design.
Transforming streets near schools is a strategic starting point for cities looking to make their city safer, healthier, and more welcoming for children and their communities.
In September 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on How to Implement Cycling Infrastructure—our latest practice-oriented publication. The series will explore key concepts from the handbook, share practical tips, and feature real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are working to increase cycling through infrastructure design.
This informational session offers a brief overview of the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI), a global program helping cities rethink their streets through safer, more connected cycling infrastructure, answers questions and provides guidance on submitting a strong application.
In March 2026, GDCI launched a series of open and global webinar sessions on Designing for Safe Speeds —our latest supplement to the award-winning Global Street Design Guide. The series explored key principles from the guide, practical design strategies, and real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are managing speeds and saving lives.
Starting July 2025, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions. The series will spotlight global practices, tools, and lessons learned around key themes and priorities that reflect what matters most to the community driving the global movement for safer, healthier, and more joyful streets for kids today.
This new report demonstrates how by reimagining streets and transforming an underutilized parking lot into a safe play environment, targeted urban design interventions can promote cleaner air and healthier futures for children.
On February 13, 2025, the Streets for Kids team held a Q&A webinar to provide an overview of the Street for Kids Leadership Accelerator program, explain the application process, and invite participants to ask questions. The webinar recording is now available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Ciudad Emergente partnered with the Municipality of Cerrillos and the Mayor University to do a pop-up transformation of 7th Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly space, connecting an elementary school serving 350 children with a nearby park, and creating a safer and more playful space.
The Municipality of León, Mexico, partnered with the Governmental Family Services Agency (DIF) and the non-profit Colectivo Tomate to pilot an interim street transformation creating a safe, accessible, and playful path to key destinations serving nearly 1,000 children daily.