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NEW DfT GUIDANCE: Transport to school and other places of education: autumn term 2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-to-school-and-other-places-of-education-autumn-term-2020/transport-to-school-and-other-places-of-education-autumn-term-2020
“Local authorities have been allocated funding for walking and cycling which should be prioritised on those routes most frequently used by children and young people.“
“Schools and colleges should encourage parents, staff and pupils to walk or cycle to school where it is safe and appropriate to do so.“
“At a national level, at least 50% of journeys to school of 2 miles or less, and which are currently undertaken by public bus, need to switch to cycling and walking in order to make capacity available for those with longer journeys.”
“While it is strongly advised that parents, staff, & pupils walk and cycle as an alternative to public transport, to further reduce the demand on public transport and the need for additional capacity, local authorities should accept that those who can drive to school may do so.“
