Active Transport

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Active Transport
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What is Active Transport

• Defined as Physical activity undertaken as a
  means of transport. It can include walking,
  cycling and using a scooter.
• Choosing active transport has many benefits for
  the students, the wider community and the
  environment.

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• Atwell Primary School
• Hands Up Survey June August
• Travel to School

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Fact

• Only around 32 of boys in Primary School use
  active transport and 26 of girls.

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Fact

• Forty years ago, about 75 of Australian
  children walked or rode to school and only 25
  were driven. Now those figures are reversed and
  the streets around the schools are congested.

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Benefits of Active Transport

• Reduce congestion and parking problems,
  especially during peak periods
• Increase physical activity, improve health and
  fitness
• Increase safety, students are learning to make
  road wise decisions
• Improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas
  emissions
• Develop independence
• Create closer communities, expand friendships and
  develop an awareness of your neighbourhood
• Low cost activity, save money on petrol
• Fun activity that keeps students alert and ready
  for school

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Safety

• Identify safe pathways and designated pedestrian
  crossings
• Bike helmet
• Students up to the age of 12 are allowed to ride
  on footpaths
• The school recommends students under the age of
  10 years walking or cycling to school must be
  accompanied by an adult or carer
• Identify Safety House locations (pin up board,
  library)