School Travel Plans
Because most school selection is based on catchment areas, the average journey to school is about half a mile. Based on the average walking speed of a ten year old, this is a 12 minute walk (or an even quicker scooter or cycle trip). The more we can reduce the car-based school run, the more we will reduce local congestion and pollution, making it cleaner and safer for children to experience the benefits of a brisk morning and afternoon stroll.
MP Smarter Travel has a long history of working with councils and schools to equip children with the awareness and know-how to use sustainable and active modes for their journey to and from school.
Services offered
- Development of School Travel Plans
- Increasing the engagement level of schools with their School Travel Plans, including achievement of STARS bronze, silver and gold accreditation
- School Travel Plan Champion services
- Support for School Travel Plan Champions, including STARS training, telephone and e-mail support and one-to-one meetings
- Advice and support for Junior Travel Ambassador and Youth Travel Ambassador programmes
- Workshop and event hosting / chairing
- Personalised Travel Planning (PTP) for students and staff
- Delivery of combined School Travel Plan and air quality initiatives
- School Travel Plan research and parent questionnaires
- Reporting and analysis of School Travel Plan programmes
- Development Control Travel Plans for schools
