Get active and boss the school run 

On foot and by bike travel is much more fun for kids. They love being out in the open air, in any weather. Plus, you get to spend more quality time with them - a few minutes to talk about your day or to spot things en route. It's much more appealing than sitting in a car in crawling traffic. Walking, cycling or wheeling is easily the least faff option at pick up and drop off time - you don't need to find somewhere to park your car, you can just cruise right up to the school gates. Plus, on foot and by bike is the most reliable way to travel as it will take you exactly the same time, every time. You'll feel less stressed and it's so much better for your physical and mental health. Make on foot and by bike travel part of your routine for the school run. You'll be surprised at how good it will make everyone feel. 

You can find out more at www.beeactive.tfgm.com/the-school-run/ 

Information for primary schools 

Active travel support for schools 

The TfGM Active Travel Team has a wealth of support available to schools, including:  

·         Bespoke cycle training - https://forms.office.com/e/YZSdQsa6tm  

·         An online School Travel Plan platform (Modeshift STARS) 

·         Bespoke school travel maps and leaflets 

·         A range of other school travel resources 

To find out more please visit the Support for Schools webpage or drop us a line at: active.travel@tfgm.com 

Travelsafe Partnership Engagement with Primary Schools 

The Travelsafe team visits primary schools (at no cost) to deliver educational engagement to year 5 and 6 pupils about their safety and security on the transport network. The session also covers acceptable and unacceptable behaviours and the consequences of becoming involved in crime or ASB on the transport network in preparation for independent travel.  If you would like to find our more, please email the team at travelsafe@tfgm.com 

Arrange a school trip to the Museum of Transport 

For a fun and educational day out, why not visit the Greater Manchester Museum of Transport in Cheetham Hill. There’s free admission for school visits on Wednesdays if you pre-book. Groups of up to 30 (including teachers and assistants) can be accommodated.  

The museum offers guided tour of up to two hours as part of your visit, which can be tailored to different age groups, and worksheets are available. Several bus routes run to the museum, and it’s just 10 minutes from the Bury line Queens Road tram stop, so you could use the ‘Kid for a Quid’ tram travel offer to get there. You can find out more at the Museum’s website.