The City of Calgary is inviting students to help make local streets safer through the 2026 Travel Safe Student Video Contest. Now in its third year, the contest encourages Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in Calgary to use creativity and lived experience to promote safer travel behaviours.
Amid ongoing concerns about record high traffic related injuries and deaths, the contest empowers young people to share ideas that support safer use of Calgary’s roads, sidewalks, and pathways. It complements the City’s broader safety efforts, including improvements in engineering, police enforcement, and public education.
“Youth experience traffic in a very different way than adults,” said Jacquelyn Oriold, Transportation Education Specialist at the City of Calgary. “Large vehicles can block their view, busy intersections can feel overwhelming, and kids often wonder whether drivers can even see them. Moments that feel routine for adults can be scary for younger travellers who are still learning how to navigate their surroundings. This is a chance for students to be part of the conversation.”
Students are invited to submit original 30-second videos in any style that align with one of four safety themes: distracted travel, pedestrian safety, cycling and wheeling safety, or speed safety.
Prizes are valued at up to $1,000, including sports equipment, technology, and family attraction passes. Class entries may also win a field trip experience worth up to $1,000.
Finalist videos will be showcased at a public screening on April 27, 2026, at the Calgary Central Library, with winning submissions shared through City channels and future education initiatives. Submissions close April 15, 2026. Contest details are available at calgary.ca/travelsafevideo.
