The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched a campaign to encourage more students to be more active and cycle to school.
Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC, Jaala Pulford said that over 430 schools around the State were partnering with Bicycle Network to make riding to school a safer and more attractive mode of transport for students.
“The ‘Active and Safe Travel’ project funded by TAC aims to improve road safety by educating drivers about how to share the roads with cyclists and teaching students about safe riding practices,” Ms Pulford said.
“National Ride2School Day is part of the Ride2School Program, which works with schools to remove barriers to cycling and promote active travel,” she said.
“The program funds a range of projects from bicycle-parking facilities and sheds to identifying safe routes to and from school.”
Ms Pulford said schools participating in the program had more than double the national average of students walking and riding to school.
“Studies show that one in four children are not getting enough exercise and an early ride or walk to school is a great way to ensure students are energised and ready to start learning from the first bell,” Ms Pulford said.
Further information about the campaign can be accessed on the Ride2School website at this PS News link.
