1,057 London Schools Achieve Gold Status for Sustainable Travel
Transport for London's Travel for Life scheme recognises institutions that reduce car use and promote greener journeys.
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A total of 1,057 schools across London have now achieved gold accreditation within Transport for London's (TfL) Travel for Life scheme. This recognition is awarded to educational institutions demonstrating a commitment to reducing car usage and encouraging sustainable travel methods such as walking and cycling.
The gold accreditation is valid for three years. To attain this status, schools must successfully complete 48 specific activities. These activities can include educational assemblies, the establishment of sustainability clubs, and balance bike workshops for younger pupils. Furthermore, schools must meet a performance target: either a six per cent reduction in car use for the school run or ensuring that 90 per cent of all morning and afternoon journeys are made using sustainable transport.
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As part of the wider Travel for Life initiative, TfL has launched the TfL Navigators programme. This new programme is specifically designed to provide road safety education to young people aged between 16 and 18. Lilli Matson, TfL’s chief safety, health and environment officer, stated that understanding safe and sustainable travel is a fundamental life skill. She highlighted the importance of equipping young people with knowledge of road rules and the potential consequences of their actions as they gain independence, particularly as they learn to drive or cycle.
Will Norman, the mayor of London’s walking and cycling commissioner, expressed his satisfaction with the record number of schools participating. He emphasised the collective effort in improving road safety and air quality within local communities. Norman encouraged any schools not yet involved to consider joining the Travel for Life programme to extend its benefits.
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The scheme aims to reduce road danger and air pollution, while also contributing to the physical and mental well-being of students. TfL stated that the programme is integrated into school curricula to foster these positive outcomes.
Questions this report answers
+What is the TfL Travel for Life scheme?
The Travel for Life scheme is an initiative by Transport for London that recognises and rewards schools for reducing car use and encouraging sustainable travel methods like walking and cycling among students. It aims to improve road safety and air quality.
+How do schools achieve gold status?
To achieve gold status, schools must complete 48 specific activities, such as running sustainability clubs or bike workshops. They also need to either reduce car use for the school run by six per cent or ensure 90 per cent of journeys are sustainable.
+What is the TfL Navigators programme?
The TfL Navigators programme is a new road safety education initiative for 16 to 18-year-olds, forming part of the wider Travel for Life scheme. It aims to teach young people about road rules and the consequences of their behaviour.
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