Why Active Travel Matters for Kids & Families & Schools

Active travel isn’t just about getting from A to B- it’s about building healthier habits, fostering independence, and creating safer, cleaner communities- and most importantly, having more fun while travelling!

Benefits for children:

🌟 Physical Health: Helps children meet daily activity recommendations

🌟 Mental Wellbeing: Linked to better mood, lower stress, and improved focus

🌟 Academic Readiness: Pupils arrive more alert and ready to learn

🌟 Road Safety Awareness: Builds confidence and independence

“Children who walk, cycle or scoot to school regularly have better concentration and arrive ready to engage in learning.” Principal, Fingal.

Ready to Get Started?

Interested in introducing sustainable travel measures at your school?

More & more schools across Fingal are promoting walking, cycling, scooting and Park & Stride to school. They’re seeing happier students, healthier routines, and calmer streets. Want to join them? Whether you're a parent, teacher, or student, we’ve got the tools to help your school get started and succeed!
We’re here to support you with ideas, advice, and resources to help make walking, cycling, and scooting safer and easier for your students.

📩 Contact us at [email protected] to learn more or get started today!

Be Part of a Growing Movement!

Many schools across Fingal are already taking part.

Join them and let’s make Active Travel the easy choice for every child.

Watch: Small Steps, Big Impact Active Travel with Fingal County Council. See how a fun video with the Picker Pals TV reporters and Fingal Active Travel, on why active travel is fun and a great way to travel!
Watch the 2-minute video