Removal of car parking to encourage active travel

Suitable for all schools and nurseries.

Overview

Education phase

Early years Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Key stage 5 Key stage 1

Category of activity

Travel

Types of activity

Smarter Driving Better Driving

Useful Links

Bike Count Sheet Removal Of Parking Spaces Before And After Example

About the activity

If you would like to offer scooter and bike parking facilities on your school grounds but have no room you could consider replacing one or more car parking spaces. The space you free up can then be used to install temporary or permanent scooter or bicycle parking to encourage more pupils and staff to travel actively rather than coming by car. As a result this can reduce congestion and pollution around the school gates

To monitor the success of your new parking, you can use a bike count sheet.

How to evidence your activity

Involve your borough officer: Share your ideas, agree your targets and discuss any challenges you face
Record the feedback from your staff and pupils. Note how they are using the car park and any new facilities and how this has helped you meet your targets
Add your story to "my activities". Explain your activity, add photos and include planning documents, promotional material and any communications with your council. Also include any risk assessment documents

Activity steps

Step 1

Look for space. Monitor your car park and check how many spaces are regularly in use or available

Step 2

Discuss your options. Share your findings with your head teacher and colleagues and discuss how you could use any excess car parking space more effectively

Step 3

Check your eligibility. Speak with your borough officer and head teacher to find out whether you are eligible for the TfL cycle and scooter parking scheme

Step 4

Liaise with your borough council. With the help of your borough officer check with your local council you have the correct planning permission

Step 5

Spread the word. Promote the new facilities on posters and in your school's newsletter to encourage pupils and staff to get cycling and scooting

Step 6

Check for success. Monitor your car park to see how the removal of car parking spaces has influenced travel choices for staff and pupils

Step 7

Tell your story. Upload your evidence to "my activities"