Walking, riding and scooting are great ways to get to school.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE IT SAFER.
Step 1 • Use the Walking and Riding to school worksheet to get started
Contact us if your school wants to be involved and we may be able to help you to create a custom map for your school. Here you can download a generic worksheet without a travel map:
Step 2 • Watch these videos for inspiration
Step 3 • Plan a Slow Down Day
The WHO has published a toolkit to get you started.
Here an example from the UK for a poster competition for school kids to encourage drivers to slow down.
Contact us as we might be able to share some ideas how to make it happen.
Step 4 • Walk, ride and scoot more!
CHECK OUT THESE HANDY LINKS
Step 5 • Find out about Vision Zero and 30km/h limits and plan with your teachers and parents how we can make your neighbourhood streets safe for you.
https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/vision-zero-for-the-greater-good/safe-speeds-programme/
https://thanksfor30.com.au/why-30kmh#case
The United Nations has prepared an Open Letter that you and people you know can sign:
https://www.unroadsafetyweek.org/en/home
Disclaimer: To find out about guidance on road safety in NSW visit: https://www.safetytown.com.au/