Safe parking around schools
The kids are counting on us to keep them safe! Safe parking around schools
Have you ever considered what or who puts children at the highest risk around schools during the year?
As part of The City's frontliners around schools, our Parking Safety and Compliance officers understand that school pick-up and drop-off times can be hectic. Parents and caregivers are in a rush, kids are excited and streets can get crowded fast.
To keep kids safe while supporting parents and caregivers who drive and need parking around schools, we provide more information about balancing convenience with safety, what happens when drivers take shortcuts, what "education before enforcement" really means and how we can work together to keep kids safe.
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The truth about parking around schools
The frequent parking issues during school drop-off and pick-up times often create dangerous conditions for students. Our Parking Safety & Compliance Officers visit schools to guide parents and caregivers on safe parking practices. With over 150 elementary schools in Calgary, we can't be everywhere at once, so your help in spreading the word is essential.
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Parking tips to keep kids safe
School rush means more traffic and kids around schools. Let's do our part to keep drop-offs and pick-ups safe by following a few simple parking rules. Small actions—like keeping crosswalks clear and always watching your kids and their friends—help create a safer space for everyone.
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Lessons from parking safely around schools
We also want to remind parents to be kind to our officers. They are there, first and foremost, to educate and address any questions or concerns. Issuing tickets is a secondary measure in hopes that behaviour will change and that the driver will think about safety before speed or convenience.
Additional resources
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Back to school safety tips
The Calgary Police Service offers practical tips to help keep kids safe and educate them on how to respond if they feel threatened or are being followed.
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Traffic safety programs
In 2024, there were 29 fatal collisions, the highest number since 2013, with 13 involving pedestrians. To address this, the Calgary Safer Mobility Plan aims to reduce major injury and fatality collisions by 25% over five years.
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Traffic safety tips
Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents in Alberta, resulting in approximately 72 fatalities annually. To help reduce these incidents, the City of Calgary offers resources and tips on safe driving practices.
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