Recently, Dan Hendry was a guest on the Sustainably Geeky podcast, where he discussed his work with youth transit initiatives like Get on the Bus. This movement has been pivotal in engaging students in active transportation and fostering environmental stewardship.

In collaboration with the City of Kingston, the Limestone District School Board, and local community partners, Dan Hendry had the privilege of contributing to the development of the School Streets Playbook, a comprehensive guide for implementing School Streets programs.

Dan Hendry recently chatted with John Simmerman on the Active Towns podcast about the Get on the Bus movement that started in Kingston, Ontario and is growing national attention.

In 2018, Kingston received an award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the innovative work with youth via the Kingston Transit High School Bus Pass program which Dan Hendry helped create.

In the heart of East London, a transformative movement is underway—an initiative led by a committee determined to make a difference to provide free London Transit Commission (LTC) passes for high school students by Fall 2024.

In an interview with CBC News, TVDSB Chair Lori-Ann Pizzolato noted how she was impressed by the Kingston Model for Youth Transit that I helped create with the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) back in 2012, especially in regard to its creation of equity.

During the recent TTC board meeting, item #11 was a Notice of Motion - A Step Towards Free Transit for Middle and High School Students – by Commissioner Dianne Saxe, seconded by Commissioner Paul Ainslie (For Action). It’s incredibly motivating to hear those from larger metropolitan hubs like Toronto citing the Kingston Transit Model and my work with Kingston Transit when fighting for youth transit and equity.

The Get on the Bus program has gained considerable traction, with communities across Ontario expressing interest in implementing similar initiatives. On June 6, 2023, I presented its model to the Region of Waterloo at a Planning and Works Committee meeting as a delegation.

On Monday, June 12th, 2023, at 1 pm EST, Small Change Fund and I hosted a webinar to discuss the importance and value of empowering youth through public transit. The speakers included community advocates, government officials, school board staff, key players, and, most importantly, youth who have benefited from the free bus pass program in Kingston.