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Secondary School and College travel in the Leicestershire

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Travel Planning Resources

A person holding a bus guide leaflet in her hand, in front of a green-clothed stall. For communities, Leicestershire businesses, public transport.Local Bus Maps & Timetables
A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmetSetting Up a Park & Stride
Student Discounts for Public Transport

Cycling Resources

Bikeability
Dr Bike bike checkingBike maintenance guides
a collection of cycle maps for different communities and areas of Leicester and LeicestershireSafe Cycling Route Maps

Campaigns to Promote Throughout the Year

  • Bike Week
  • Cycle to School Week
  • Walk to School Week
  • National Walking Month
  • Active Travel Month
  • TravelWise Week
  • Move It March
  • Big Walk and Wheel

Modeshift STARS Activities for Secondary Schools

Modeshift STARS is a free national awards scheme in England funded by Active Travel England that encourages walking, cycling, and sustainable travel for secondary schools and other educational settings.

Modeshift Active Travel Ambassadors

Modeshift STARS Website

Student Travel Surveys

Hands Up Survey

Travel Smart Toolkit: Quick Resources for Teachers

  • Tutor Time Discussion Prompt

    A slide or poster containing one question:

    Examples:

    What stops people walking or cycling to school?

    How could students make one journey more sustainable this week?

    What would make your journey to school easier?

    Time required: 5 minutes.

  • Active Travel Challenge Card

    Students choose one challenge for the week:

    • Walk once more than usual
    • Cycle to school
    • Use public transport
    • Park & Stride
    • Travel with a friend

    Teachers simply display the slide.

  • Travel Quiz of the Month

    Five quick questions.

    Example (Bike Week):

    1. What should you check before every bike ride?
    2. What colour clothing is easiest to see at night?
    3. How many minutes of activity should young people aim for each day?
    4. True or False: Cycling can improve mental wellbeing.
    5. Name one sustainable travel mode.
  • Student Poll

    Quick show-of-hands surveys:

    • How did you get to school today?
    • Who lives within walking distance?
    • Who has access to a bike?
    • What would encourage you to travel actively?

    Teachers can complete in two minutes and discuss results.

  • Form Group Competition

    Simple monthly challenge:

    • October: Most active journeys for Active Travel Month
    • May: Walking challenge for National Walking Month

    Winning form receives recognition in assembly.