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Discover the numerous benefits of active trips to school, such as improved health, better classroom performance, stronger community connections, and a cleaner environment. Explore how to overcome barriers and encourage more families at [School] to walk and cycle to school. Contact [Your Name] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].
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ACTIVE and Safe Routes to School at <school> <YOUR NAME>
Question 1 • How many of us walked or biked to school when we were children?
Question 2 • How many of us have children who regularly walk or bike to school?
Benefits: Improved Health • Kids who walk and cycle to school are more physically active than those who are driven, which can increase physical fitness, improve happiness and reduce anxiety.
Benefits: Classroom performance • Kids who walk or cycle to school arrive alert, attentive, and ready to learn.
Benefits: Community Connections • Walking to school is a great opportunity to connect with friends and neighbours, creating happier and safer communities.
Benefits: Environment and Air quality • More walking and cycling trips to school means less pollution and better air quality.
Benefits: Safer Streets • Fewer cars in the school zone means improved air quality, reduced congestion, and safer streets.
Benefits: Family time • Walking or cycling trips to school can provide quality time spent together as a family
Barriers to walking and cycling to school • Distance • Age • Traffic safety • Personal safety • Weather • Convenience • Time
Question 3 • How can we encourage and support more families at <SCHOOL> to walk and cycle to school?
Thank you • <YOUR NAME> • <YOUR PHONE NUMBER> • <YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS>