As the vibrant community of Mahogany comes alive with students making their way to and from school, it’s vital that we all do our part to prioritize safety—whether walking, biking, or driving. With several schools serving the area, including Mahogany School, Divine Mercy Catholic School, and Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School, our streets are full of young learners during peak hours.
Smart Habits for Students and Families
Plan Safe Routes Together: Walk or ride your child’s school route together before the first day of school. Choose well-lit sidewalks and clearly marked crosswalks. Stick to areas with good visibility and traffic controls.
Join or Start a Walking Group: Mahogany is a strong community—consider organizing a “walking school bus” or buddy system with neighbours to add an extra layer of safety and social connection.
Use Bike Paths Responsibly: Students biking to schools like Joane Cardinal-Schubert should wear helmets, follow the rules of the road, and dismount at crosswalks.
Tips for Visibility and Awareness
Wear Bright or Reflective Gear: Especially on foggy fall mornings, students heading to Mahogany School or Divine Mercy should be easy for drivers to see.
Practice the Crosswalk Rule: Look both ways, make eye contact with drivers, and only cross at marked crosswalks. Reinforce these habits with younger children daily.
For Drivers in Mahogany
Slow Down in School Zones: Whether you’re near Divine Mercy or Joane Cardinal-Schubert, remember school zone speed limits are 30 km/h during posted hours.
Avoid Blocking Crosswalks or Intersections: Obstructing visibility puts children at risk. Use designated drop-off areas and park safely away from corners.
Support from the City of Calgary
Calgary’s Active and Safe Routes to School program offers toolkits and supports for schools like Mahogany School to promote walking and biking. You can learn more at https://www.calgary.ca/roads/safety/active-school-routes.html.
Let’s Keep Mahogany’s Students Safe
Whether your child attends Mahogany School, Divine Mercy, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, or travels further for school, their safety depends on all of us—parents, students, neighbours, and drivers. Let’s work together to make every journey a safe one.
Stan Benedek
Chair, Civic Awareness Committee
Mahogany Community Association
