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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South Gloucestershire School wins award for more sustainable school run
A South Gloucestershire school is set to inspire others by becoming the first in the district to achieve a Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) Award.
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New campaign launched in Bath & North East Somerset to stop motorists idling outside school gates
A new campaign is being launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council to encourage parents and carers who use their cars to do the school run to switch off their engines and stop idling by the school gates.
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Sustainable school travel in Bath & North East Somerset picks up a gold star
A record number of schools in Bath & North East Somerset have become sustainable travel stars and clinched top awards for reducing the number of cars being used on the school run and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
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Schools recognised at national travel awards
Seven North Somerset schools have been recognised with national travel awards.
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Final consultation on Bath’s Clean Air Zone
Postcards are going out to all homes and businesses in Bath & North East Somerset highlighting final plans for a clean air zone (CAZ) in Bath.
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Businesses, community groups and schools in North Somerset can again apply for free bicycle stands
North Somerset Council is giving organisations a chance to apply for free bicycle parking with the return of the Claim a Stand scheme.