Walking School Bus Initiative

Many school communities in Nelson have initiated Walking School Bus programmes to promote alternative methods for children to commute to school. Each child participating in a Walking School Bus potentially reduces the number of vehicles on the road, while also offering a range of additional benefits:

• A safe and convenient way for children to travel to school
• Lots of fun while improving the health and wellbeing of children through walking with peers
• A way for children to learn road sense and traffic safety
• Good for reducing traffic congestion around schools
• An environmentally friendly option
• Great opportunities for children and parents to develop friendships and a sense of place and community in their neighbourhood

How to join a walking school bus

Enquire with your local school office to see if a walking school bus has already been set up in your neighbourhood.

How to start a walking school bus

The main components for success are people with commitment and enthusiasm to involve others and get the bus moving. If you are interested and have the time to run a walking school bus, even if only for one morning or afternoon a week, please contact your school.