School travel plans
We encourage schools to promote healthier and more environmentally-friendly forms of transport.
A school travel plan sets out ways to reduce the number of car trips made to and from school. It also improves safety on the school journey.
You can develop a school travel plan using the national school awards scheme Modeshift STARS.
A travel plan will:
- be a whole school initiative which involves children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
- aim to enable parents and children to choose to walk, cycle and use public transport with confidence
- address health, safety, environment, education, and other social issues.
- have clear, measurable aims, objectives and targets
For advice, read our travel plan guidance.