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
News
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New Essential Evidence on a page No: 176 Play Streets during school vacations
The introduction of a Play Street, leading to a safe play space near home, is an effective intervention at neighbourhood level to increase urban children’s moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity and decrease sedentary time during summer vacations.
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Be Bright Be Seen this autumn
With the days shortening as we move towards winter, South Gloucestershire Council’s road safety team are taking the opportunity to remind people to ‘Be Bright Be Seen’.
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Walk to school challenge begins in North Somerset
Children and families across North Somerset have the chance to get more active this autumn as part of an exciting project to encourage children to walk to school.
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Travel grants now available in North Somerset
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Match-funded travel grants now available for North Somerset organisations
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South Gloucestershire pupils celebrate Walk to School Week