It might not crack the top 40, but a jingle that the city of Vancouver commissioned to promote traffic safety is actually sort-of catchy.

“Hey there mom, we’re driving too quick,” the tune goes. “Please be patient, that nana’s got a bad hip. If you make me rush, I just might slip. Then I’ll take much longer, to get on with your trip.”

The song, “Grandma on the Move,” might also evoke nostalgia for anyone who grew up singing such kids classics as "I Am a Pizza" or "4 Hugs a Day". It was written by Charlotte Diamond and Will Stroet of Will’s Jams.

In a city media release, Diamond, who in 2016 was named a recipient of the Order of Canada, expresses a lot of enthusiasm for the project.

“This is an important project!” she says quoted there. “Families of all ages need to feel connected to the people and places where they live. They need to safely explore all the fascinating areas of their city, town or community.  Just walk out the door and begin your journey of urban exploration. Become a grandma or grandpa on the move!”

Stroet mentions that the lyrics were partly inspired by his own family.

“Writing ‘Grandma on the Move’ was really fun because I love creating songs about biking, driving, walking and riding transit, which are all things I enjoy doing in our city” he says. “I live in a multigenerational home with my parents, wife and two girls, and we do all these things to get around town. When I get home, I feel even more motivated to bike, walk or run around this beautiful city we are blessed to call home. Happy travels!”

Accompanying the song is a colouring book for kids aged five to 12 that families can download for free at vancouver.ca/grandmaonthemove.