Summary
The Active Travel School Plan Resources developed by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust provide schools in Wales with a practical and adaptable toolkit to promote walking, wheeling, and cycling for the school journey. At the core of the initiative is a step by step guide for active travel school plan, providing clear guidance, allowing schools to translate policy goals into concrete, achievable actions. A wide range of case studies, actions and activities help schools learn from real world practice, covering topics such as school streets, bike storage, infrastructure changes, and access to funding. The approach is strongly evidence based, combining school travel surveys, a annual national Travel to School Hands Up Survey, and classroom learning resources aligned with the Curriculum for Wales. Complementary packs on healthy street design and 20 minute neighbourhoods empower pupils to analyse their own environments. Together, these tools enable schools to embed active travel into everyday routines, strengthening children’s independence, safety, and sustainable mobility habits.
Key aspects
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Schools as catalysts for active travel
Position schools as hubs for shifting daily mobility habits through local initiatives. -
Structured yet adaptable planning Framework
Uses School Travel Plans to guide action from diagnosis to implementation, adaptable to diverse contexts. -
Evidence based decision making
Relies on travel surveys to understand behaviours, barriers, and opportunities. -
Learning beyond the classroom
Integrates mobility and urban awareness into educational activities. -
From policy to practice
Translates strategies into tangible actions such as school streets, bike facilities, and infrastructure improvements.