Walking Bus
A walking bus is an organised group of children who walk to school together accompanied by volunteers. There is no actual bus!
The benefits:
- Sociable, healthy and enjoyable
- Reduces parking problems near the school gates
- Children learn about road safety and become more aware of their environment
Starting ...
If you are a parent ask around other parents to see if there is enough interest. Then approach your school as you will need their support. Contact your local authority School Travel Plan officers or Road Safety team as they will be able to offer support, advice and training. The information we give on this web site will also help but it is intended to supplement, rather than replace, the information from your local authority.
You will need a keen parent or team to start it up, co-ordinate it, keep it going and promote it to parents, children and the community.
