The number of children travelling to school by car has more than doubled in the last 20 years. One in five cars on the road at peak time is on the school run.
Walking and cycling are much healthier ways of getting to school. Children who get fresh air and exercise on the way to school are much more alert and attentive in class (ask any teacher), and it's better for the environment.
The links below give you more information on what we're doing to encourage more children to walk, cycle, travel by bus or car share on the journey to school
Walking
Cycling
Bus
Car share
Safety
Highways and footpaths
School travel plans
Travel to school strategy
The environment
For further information please contact:
- Ruth Bohin: Education transport - 01724 297215
- Richard Hall: Road safety - 01724 297346