Every year there seems to be more traffic on the roads, making simple journeys longer and more stressful, particularly in cities. Our growing use of cars has caused a variety of environmental, social and health impacts. Some are highly visible and directly relevant to everyday life: accident statistics show that our roads are still dangerous, while traffic congestion has adverse effects on our health and well-being. Other impacts are less immediately obvious but no less important. For example, the contribution to global warming and air pollution.
What action could be taken by the school? Devise ways of encouraging pupils and teachers to take action: car sharing, a walking bus where designated adults walk with pupils along a route, picking up children at agreed points, walk to school events...