Every morning over 268,000 children travel to
Every morning over 268,000 children travel to
Auckland schools, and over half of these trips are
Auckland schools, and over half of these trips are
made by car. In the past 20 years, the percentage of
made by car. In the past 20 years, the percentage of
children being driven to school has more than doubled.
children being driven to school has more than doubled.
Travelwise is all about making a difference and that is one of the fundamental aspects of our school Vision.
Travelwise is all about making a difference and that is one of the fundamental aspects of our school Vision.
“Red Beach School is a community empowering Life Long Learners to achieve and make a difference.”
“Red Beach School is a community empowering Life Long Learners to achieve and make a difference.”
The Auckland Transport Travelwise programme delivers a Whole School approach to improving road safety and reducing congestion around schools. Safe School Travel Plans are developed and delivered by the school community working in partnership with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, New Zealand Police and other community groups and organisations.
The Auckland Transport Travelwise programme delivers a Whole School approach to improving road safety and reducing congestion around schools. Safe School Travel Plans are developed and delivered by the school community working in partnership with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, New Zealand Police and other community groups and organisations.
The Benefits of a Safe School Travel Plan:
The Benefits of a Safe School Travel Plan:
A Safe School Travel Plan can:
A Safe School Travel Plan can:
• Reduce accidents and improve safety.
• Reduce accidents and improve safety.
• Ease congestion.
• Ease congestion.
• Build students' confidence and independence.
• Build students' confidence and independence.
• Develop children’s road safety skills.
• Develop children’s road safety skills.
• Improve the health and well-being of our school community.
• Improve the health and well-being of our school community.