How Do You Get to School?

Do you walk, bike, or scooter to school, or do you take a car or bus?

The Government's Plan

The government in England wants kids to get to school by being active, like walking, biking, or using a scooter. Right now, only about 40% of kids aged 5-16 usually walk or bike to school.

Goals

The government wants at least 60% of kids to walk or bike to school within the next 10 years. To make this happen, they will create 5,000 new paths for walking, scooting, and biking, and 10,000 safer crossings. They will also spend £135 million to help kids learn how to walk or bike safely in areas with traffic.

Why Is It Important?

This plan is not just about getting to school. The government also wants more adults to walk, scooter, or bike for short trips in cities and towns. This is an important step in creating healthier communities.

Other Countries

This plan is just for England. Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have their own transportation rules and plans. Wales had a goal to make more trips greener by 2040, but progress has been slow. Northern Ireland wants to spend more money on biking and active transportation, but a watchdog group said they are not meeting their goals. Scotland wants walking and biking to be the most popular choices for short trips, but the latest numbers show not much has changed since 2012.

What Do You Think?

How do you get to school? Would you like to walk, bike, or scooter more often? Do you think you could do it safely?