Walking School Bus
The Walking School Bus is a great way for students to travel to school. Basically, it’s a group of students who regularly walk to school together, often led by adult volunteers. A Walking School Bus provides adult supervision, safety in numbers, physical activity, a great social atmosphere and fun on the way to school! Students arrive energized and ready for the day. A Cycling School Bus is a variation with bikes.
Active & Safe Routes to School can assist your group in organizing a Walking School Bus. Contact us for a meeting or presentation.
When you register your Walking School Bus, you’ll receive a starter kit, including:
- The Walking School bus guide
- “I Walk” stickers for all participating students
- Information on Making Tracks: Walking (or Cycling), Active & Safe Routes to School’s safety skills program that will teach students the skills and confidence to walk (or wheel) in their communities safely.
What is a Walking School Bus? See for yourself here:
- Westmount Elementary’s Ardmore Arrow Walking School Bus in Halifax video coverage from The ‘Fax show produced by Kings College students.
- London Ontario Walking School Bus video
Walking School Bus Liability Concerns
Make your own Walking School Bus, just like in the photo above. Use this Walking School Bus Feet colouring page.
