A record number of schools have received gold accreditation for promoting safer, greener journeys.
Transport for London (TfL) announced that 1,057 schools across the capital have achieved gold status through its Travel for Life scheme, which recognises schools that reduce car use and encourage walking, cycling and other forms of sustainable transport.
The gold accreditation lasts for three years and requires schools to complete 48 activities, such as educational assemblies, sustainability clubs and balance bike workshops.
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Lilli Matson, TfL’s chief safety, health and environment officer, said: "Knowing how to travel safely and sustainably is a key life skill, and we want to thank the many schools across London that are continuing to build TfL Travel for Life into their curriculum to help reduce road danger and air pollution, as well as improve both physical and mental health.
"Learning to drive a car, ride a moped or motorcycle or cycle independently can be a really exciting time for young people as they become more independent, and it’s vital that as they do so, they have a good understanding of the rules of the road, and the potential consequences of their choices and behaviours. Our new TfL Navigators programme approaches all this in a fun, thought-provoking and accessible way."
To achieve gold status, schools must either reduce car use on the school run by six per cent or achieve 90 per cent of morning and afternoon journeys by sustainable transport.
The TfL Navigators programme, which is part of the wider scheme, targets 16 to 18-year-olds with road safety education.
Will Norman, the mayor of London’s walking and cycling commissioner, said: "I’m delighted that a record number of schools across London are so deeply committed to helping more children walk, cycle and scoot across the capital, working to improve road safety and air quality in their communities. We’re determined to keep building on this success, as we want even more people to benefit from TfL’s Travel for Life programme, so I really encourage any schools that aren’t signed up yet to get involved."
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