Walking bus
The media are reporting that Woodthorpe school is trying to charge parents whose children use the “walking bus” to get to and from the school.
Given the amount of money being spent to encourage children to walk (rather than be driven on the “school run) this seems a shortsighted policy.
Walking is healthier and minimises the, sometimes chaotic, parking problems which occur around many school entrances.
If the school can’t bear the organisational costs of the project then the York Council would be wise to intervene.
The Council is spending a lot of money on low profile videos and surveys aimed at encouraging walking and cycling. The money might be better spent supporting initiatives like the walking bus.
The Councils advice on setting up and running a walking bus can be downloaded by clicking here
