Travelling to and from school - Bike and pedestrian safety
The Ride or Walk to School (RWTS) and It’s Your Move Safe Cycle (IYMSC) programs are initiatives of the ACT Government, delivered by Transport and City Services Canberra. These programs provide all ACT schools with access to curriculum aligned resources to teach students how to cycle safely and independently to school to increase active travel rates and improve safety on our roads around schools. The program consists of teacher training (Safe Cycle) and resources, various supporting materials, parental engagement material and dedicated support from the program manager.
The School Safety Program also offers:
· access to free bike hire delivered to and from school to facilitate program delivery
· online teacher training programs
· interactive professional learning workshops for staff
· lesson plans and resource manuals
· program merchandise and active travel initiatives
· downloadable resources and materials
· dedicated support for program delivery and active travel events.
For more information, visit Transport Canberra City Services School programs or contact us directly at TCCS.SchoolSaftey@act.gov.au.