Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 107 SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Council develops infrastructure and educational programs to support a transition to sustainable modes of transport. Benefits includes the potential to reduce traffic congestion, a reduction in air pollution and the provision of healthy and low cost transport solutions for the community. A School Travel Ideas Booklet has been created by Lane Cove and Hornsby Shire councils. This will assist schools and parents in finding alternative, sustainable and safe travel solutions while travelling to and from school. The ideas in this guide aim to alleviate traffic congestion within school zones during drop off and pick up times. Many ideas are walking-based but can be easily adapted to involve other forms of active travel such as cycling or skate boarding. It also includes activities such as how to set up a walking bus or a ‘walking buddy challenge’. A School Transport Access Guide and Quiet Paths Map was developed as a trial for Lane Cove West and St Ignatius’ College, Riverview. This was coordinated with the help of The Bicycle Network. The maps identify easy walking tracks to school and were produced by students with the help of their teachers. Encouraging active travel provides opportunities for learning and exercise as well as teaching children to be independent and road safe. Active Maps Saint Ignatius’ College Ta m bourine Bay Rd Tenn yson Pa rk Warraroon Reserve Riverview St Ta m bourine Bay Burns Bay Lane Cover River Lane Cover River Burns Bay Rd Burns Bay Rd Burns Bay Rd Sofala Ave De ttm an Av e Wa t e rv ie w D r v Paths to school: Back Door Path — 1100m Hogsmeade Hike Path — 600m Lost Coast Path — 1200m 10 minute walking zone 5 minute walking zone Active Maps Saint Ignatius’ College 1. Helmet fit Does your child’s helmet move around when you wiggle it on their head? Can they salute two fingers between their eyebrow and helmet? Adjust to a snug fit. 2. Firm tyres Fully inflated tyres make riding easier and are more resistant to punctures. Check for the correct tyre pressure on the side of the tyre. 3. Check the brakes It is important that your child is able to stop quickly. Check that the bike brakes are working before you set off. 4. Check for loose bits and bolts Have a quick scan for any loose bolts or bits on your child’s bike before you set off. This includes bells, racks, bolts or any other attachments. 5. Wiggle the saddle Your child’s saddle is the right height when they can sit and place the balls of their feet on the ground. Adjust their saddle and tighten so it can’t move about while they are riding. 6. Be heard with a bell All bikes need to have bells. Also teach your child to use their voice to alert others. 7. Be warm and visible Dress your child in brightly coloured clothing that is weather appropriate. Be alert on paths When riding and walking look for: • Other path users • Dogs or other animals • Driveways, laneways or other crossings • Path obstacles, such as pot-holes, change of surface, sharp or blind corners Riding on paths • Keep to the left on the path • Let others know you are approaching by ringing your bell or calling out • Don’t ride too fast or act unexpectedly • Give way to pedestrians • Obey signs • Ride side-by-side only when path is wide enough to give way to oncoming bikes and pedestrians When passing driveways • Children need to learn to be aware of reversing cars • Remind them to watch out at each driveway and stop out of the way of reversing cars • Children’s peripheral vision is not fully developed until around the age of 10, so it’s important to encourage them to turn their head to look at driveways When crossing roads Stop, look, listen, think when crossing the road. Tips for riding and walking Ride ready checklist Active kids are happy kids! At Saint Ignatius’ College, we support riding and walking to school. Walking and riding to school helps kids to achieve thier required minimum 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Active kids are happier, more socially connected and arrive at school ready to learn. We designed this map to identify the best part-way drop off points along popular walking and riding routes to school. This will provide all students to have the opportunity to ride or walk to school. Draw a cross approximately where your home is so that you can work out the best way to walk or ride to school. If you can’t ride or walk the whole way, Part Way is OK!