School Trip by Transit
Peterborough Transit’s regular routes and schedule provide a transportation option that is inexpensive, convenient, and a valuable student experience. So why not jump on Peterborough Transit for your next class trip!
Active School Travel Peterborough encourage teachers to use Peterborough Transit for a range of benefits:
- Expand the learning experience beyond your field trip destination. It is an important life skill to be able to plan a route and interpret a schedule.
- Lower the carbon footprint and the cost of your class trips by taking public transit.
- Increase familiarity and comfort with transit, so riding the bus can feel more normal and accessible.
- Public transit is currently free for youth!
Active School Travel Peterborough can help you get on the bus by:
- Assist with route planning and interpreting the transit schedule;
- Providing a short presentation to students on why to take transit, how to use transit, and more;
- Providing additional classroom materials that can support learning;
- Providing Day Passes* for adult riders;
- Liaising with Peterborough Transit.
*A limited number are available and will be distributed, first come first served.
If you would like to get your class on Peterborough Transit this school year, please be in touch.
Program Links
Check out a similar Field Trip by Transit program happening in Kingston, Ontario:
Program Contact Information
Contact Active School Travel
Phone: (705)745-3238 Email: activeschooltravel@greenup.on.ca