Leeds primary school goes from zero kids riding to school to 42 intwo years

"Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School of Leeds has been named the first ever National STARS School of the Year (link is external). It was awarded the title after reducing the proportion of its pupils travelling to school by car from 45.9 per cent in 2013 to 27.4 per cent in 2015.

Modeshift STARS is the Department for Transport's national school travel awards scheme. Six schools were recognised at its first annual awards for efforts made to reduce the number of car journeys made on the school run.

In 2013, no pupils cycled to Rawdon Littlemoor Primary, but two years later the figure had increased to 42 in summer and 18 who cycle all year round. On top of this, two staff members also cycle, while another 63 pupils scoot to school.

The school has achieved this despite being all but surrounded by A roads. A combination of infrastructure to support cyclists and efforts to promote sustainable travel options on the part of school staff, pupils, parents and governors has made the difference."

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