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

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Testimonials

We have found MP Smarter Travel's service to be very professional and effective. The tailored workshops and one-to-one support sessions have assisted ...

London Borough of Lewisham

2018-01-09, 14:31

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the work you both have been done. The event on Friday was fantastic. Many thanks again.

Grazebrook Primary School

2017-12-04, 14:29

Thank you very much for the two great assemblies. The children learnt a lot and have found your input to be very beneficial and a great eye opener.

Roman Road Primary School

2021-05-19, 15:47

We used MP Smarter Travel to assist in the delivery of our 2011/2012 School Travel Plan programme. Although only a short appointment, they managed to ...

Enfield Council

2021-04-05, 10:20

I’ve been really impressed with the amount the children are retaining and I’m aware that even some of the youngest members are making valuable con...

Kingsmead School

2018-01-09, 14:31

MP Smarter Travel has managed our School Travel Plan Programme since 2012, running School Travel Plan workshops and supporting schools to gain TfL STA...

London Borough of Bexley

2017-12-04, 14:29

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Clients

Case studies

Preferred Waste and Recycling Contractor support for Team London Bridge
Reducing the number of freight vehicles on the road in London Bridge. Team London Bridge runs a preferred waste and recycling supplier scheme in order to save its businesses money through joint procurement, and reduce the number of freight vehicles…
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Designing the STARS User Guide for London Borough of Croydon
STARS is the online portal for schools to record their actions to promote active and sustainable travel to school. The London Borough of Croydon requires a well-designed STARS user guide for school staff, which will serve to supplement School Travel…
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Lambeth Transport Strategy Public Consultation
Full-service public consultation amongst hard to reach groups Lambeth Council has released its draft Transport Strategy, which is open for consultation. MP Smarter Travel is helping to ensure that a diverse and representative sample of the population…
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Team London Bridge Cargo Bikes for Businesses
Making London Bridge a leader in sustainable freight Team London Bridge has an ambition to make the London Bridge area a leader in deliveries taking place by cargo bike. This is part of a wider vision for the area to…
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