Travel plans for schools
A school travel plan is a document drawn up by each school to tackle transport problems in and around its school site. School travel plans are designed to:
- reduce the number of car trips on journeys to and from schools
- encourage walking and cycling and improve safety on the school journey
- remove barriers to walking, cycling and using public transport for school journeys
- increase the number of young people and adults choosing active travel options
- increase understanding of the travel options available
- provide information to allow school communities to understand the benefits of active, sustainable travel
We encourage all schools to produce a school travel plan which is regularly updated, published on the school’s website and is embedded into school life. Schools are encouraged to use our School Travel Plan template (Word, view in browser or download).
We work with schools to develop, monitor and update school travel plans. If you require any support, please email travelchoices@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Modeshift STARS
Schools in Central Bedfordshire are encouraged to sign up to Modeshift STARS, the national schools awards scheme that has been established to recognise schools who have demonstrated excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel.