Why start a Walking Bus Program?
The Walking Bus delivers environmental, social and well being benefits including: • A safe, non-polluting and convenient alternative for children living within the North Sydney area to travel to and from school. • Reduced traffic congestion around crowded school gates. Less traffic congestion leads to increased safety for all children accessing the school. • A safe, healthy and environmentally friendly journey for children. This activity can play an important role in reducing childhood obesity and inactivity which is sweeping Australia. • An opportunity for children to improve road safety awareness and practice pedestrian etiquette. • Free time to parents who run on a tight schedule. • An opportunity for parents to exercise and connect with other parents within their community. The North Sydney Demonstration School has successfully implemented 3 mini Walking Bus routes. If your school would like assistance in setting up a Walking Bus please contactCouncil on 9936 8100.
