Walk to School program

Walking, riding or scooting to and from school can help children to achieve the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each day and adopt physical activity habits for life. Local primary schools can support students and their families to do regular physical activity by participating in VicHealth’s Walk to School initiative.

Benefits of developing a school travel plan

By thinking about safe and sustainable ways students and families travel to and from school and developing a comprehensive travel plan for your school, you are helping your community by:

• improving healthy habits for students and families
• reducing traffic congestion and parking difficulties
• minimising environmental impacts.

How to develop a school travel plan

A school travel plan is a document that outlines how a school intends to make travel to and from their campuses safer and more sustainable for students, families and teachers.

It can address local traffic issues around schools and encourage active, safe and sustainable methods of travel such as walking, cycling, scooting or public transport.

Resources to develop your school's plan

Download the following resources to develop a school travel plan.