Seen the adverts? Want to make a change? Want to be more active? Well, you’ve come to the right place. People of all ages in the Moray area are transforming the way they travel and realising that they can make a difference.
Walking, cycling and using public transport can give you:
Whether you are still in school or have a job, you can get help through ‘Safer Routes to School’ and ‘Travel Plans’.
Does your school have a Travel Plan? If not – why not? Go to http://www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk/ to find out how you can get involved
The Energy Saving Trust can also provide free help to develop Travel Plans and review your fleet http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/fleet/ (This link opens in a new window)
Want to know more? Speak to the School Travel Co-ordinator
The School Travel Co-ordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of School Travel Plans across Moray. These plans aim to stem the decline in the number of children walking and cycling to school and encourage more children to develop active and healthy travel habits.
Not so long ago, children routinely travelled to school on foot, by bicycle or by school bus. Today a new generation of mums and dads chauffeur their children to and from school in fear of their safety. With fewer children walking to school the traffic levels increase and more parents decide it is unsafe or unpleasant to walk or cycle to school - so the cycle continues.
Outcomes can include:
How can you or your school get involved?
Firstly, speak to your school’s health co-ordinator or active schools co-ordinator and see if a travel plan is already being developed. It may be possible to join the school’s travel group or health committee if this is the case. Otherwise contact the School Travel Co-ordinator schooltravelco-ordinator@moray.gov.uk to arrange a meeting about setting up a travel group for your school.