What is a School Travel Plan?

The mode of travel chosen for a child’s journey to school is recognised as having an impact not only on their safety but also on their health and personal development and of course the environment in which they live.

A School Travel Plan aims to:

• Look at practical ways to encourage alternatives to the car.
• Improve safety on the school journey.
• Improve health and fitness of children and the community by encouraging more walking and cycling.
• Encourage the use of public transport and car sharing.
• Reduce car use, thereby pollution and congestion.

Why is a School Travel Plan Needed?

There is wide spread concern with congestion on Wolverhampton's roads especially during the school run during peak times. Approximately 8.3 million children nationally, making their way to and from school at these times with many being transported by car. It is estimated that 1 in 10 cars on the road is on the school run between 8 o'clock and 9 o'clock in the morning. There is clearly a link between the amount of cars and congestion at these times.

Click to download the School Travel Plan Template.
School Travel Plan Leaflet 1, School Travel Plan Leaflet 2.

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The Government is encouraging schools to develop a School Travel Plan and maximise the benefits of initiatives such as ‘Safer Routes to School’.

What Can I do?

School Travel Advisor 01902 555464 for more information.

Remember encouraging children to become fitter and healthier improves their alertness and aids concentration in the classroom!