Schools
The project ran from 2012 to 2016, we worked with children, parents and teachers in years 4–8 to encourage sustainable and active travel to school, particularly at the time when children are moving between primary and secondary school.
Our objectives were:
- To reduce traffic congestion during peak times, especially around the morning rush hour
- To reduce the impact of short car trips used on the school run
- To encourage parents and pupils to walk, cycle, scoot or use public transport for some of these journeys
- For pupils to benefit from increased physical activity as part of their daily routine
Resources Archive and Information
School Travel Toolkit
A series of short 1 page summaries focusing on aspects of school travel
News
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Tackling air pollution – Bath & North East Somerset schools take part in project to raise awareness
Pupils at primary schools across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a project to raise awareness of the causes and impact of air pollution and how to combat it.
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No major changes needed after Bristol’s 20mph limit review
Huge public consultation response supported no change to city's 20mph limit
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Schools in Bristol celebrate ‘Walk to School Week’ with street parties
Five schools hosted street parties as part of 'Walk to School Week' to highlight the issue of traffic congestion outside schools.
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New Essential Evidence No 185: The effectiveness of a 20mph speed limit intervention on vehicle speeds in Bristol
The findings indicated that the sign-only 20mph intervention was successful in lowering vehicle speeds. Policy makers are encouraged to implement a careful monitoring of the effects of 20mph speed limit interventions on vehicle speeds in order to enable a meaningful evaluation of potential public health benefits.
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Keynsham primary school wins national ward for encouraging active travel
A primary school in Keynsham has been recognised with a national award for its efforts to encourage pupils to walk and cycle to school and reduce the impact of traffic on the school run.