480,000 London car trips per day are down to the school run ๐ฎ
๐ Follow us and support our campaign to make your school run cleaner, greener, safer โ and way more fun than sitting in a traffic jam!
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We've had great support from Cllr @liamshrivastava.bsky.social of @lewishamgreens.bsky.social for our #streetsforkids manifesto asks!
Weโd love to see our asks included in their own manifesto soon.
#localelections #solvetheschoolrun #londonparents #ecofamily
Walking 1-2 miles with a 4-year-old can take a while, right? ๐ต
๐ Perhaps that's partly why, in London, 65% of school run journeys in this distance range are driven.
๐ But what are the alternatives? www.solvetheschoolrun.org/take-action
#SolveTheSchoolRun #primaryschool #londonparents
Noticed quieter roads this week?
๐ธ The school Christmas holidays have a HUGE knock-on effect on traffic.
๐ In some areas, the #schoolrun has been reported to increase pollution and bus times by 50% compared to holidays.
This has to change.
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#SolveTheSchoolRun
And
๐ Facilitating cargo bikes travel with more secure parking facilities
We look forward to major progress in 2026, working with schools, parents, residents, staff and local authorities to #solvetheschoolrun
โ Did you guess C? If so, you are absolutely right.
๐ซต What do you find stressful about your school run - and what would improve it?
#schoolrun #SolveTheSchoolRun #SaferRoadsForAll #kids
Source: @morethan
480,000 London car trips per day are down to the school run ๐ฎ
๐ Follow us and support our campaign to make your school run cleaner, greener, safer โ and way more fun than sitting in a traffic jam!
#SolveTheSchoolRun #SaferRoadsForAll #parentinghacks
This isn't Amsterdam. (Honest!)
We successfully campaign for more cycle lanes, school streets, zebra crossings, 20mph speed limits and parking controls, all of which can make school zones safer places to walk, ride or scoot
๐ Want to know more? bit.ly/3X4M5M9
#solvetheschoolrun #primaryschool
โWant to start using a cargo bike to rev up your school run?
Just imagine you and your kids zipping up quiet back streets, skipping traffic jams and no more, "Are we there yet?" Bliss!
๐ Our newsletter has bags of intel and advice! bit.ly/3X4M5M9
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At Solve the School Run our mission is to create safe, clean, green and easier ways for parents to to get their kids to school.
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#solvetheschoolrun #roadsafety #londonparents
Want to feel safer cycling your children to schoolโ
We can help! ๐คธ๐ฟ
๐ธ We're campaigning for sustainable travel and to make it easier for parents to to get their kids to school.
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โWhich boroughs have the highest school-run driving rates?
๐ In London 65% of primary school journeys over 1 mile in length are driven.
๐Find out in our first-of-its-kind data dashboard bit.ly/3JdNXii
#solvetheschoolrun #roadsafety
๐ฎ In London 65% of primary school journeys over 1 mile in length are driven.
โHow many children are travelling over 1 mile to your school?
๐ Find out in our first-of-its-kind data dashboard: bit.ly/3JdNXii #solvetheschoolrun
Want to start using a cargo bike to improve your school run, but donโt know where to start? We have all the experience, information, tips and support you need!
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Hey... we're now Solving the School Run on Facebook, too!
๐ Please do drop by to say hi!
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We've got a shiny new Facebook page - come and join us! bit.ly/49rbsyV #solvetheschoolrun
The government used to collect invaluable data on children's travel to school. Then it stopped ๐คจ bit.ly/3WdNvUb #solvetheschoolrun
The government used to collect invaluable data on children's travel to school. Then it stopped ๐คจ bit.ly/3WdNvUb #solvetheschoolrun
London parents: ever wondered how many pupils are driven to your primary school? Now you can find out! Simply type the schoolโs name into our first-of-its-kind data dashboard - link below
#solvetheschoolrun
๐https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org/schooltraveldata
Iโve been thinking about how a safe streets revolution should be centered about kids getting to/from school.
The #SolveTheSchoolRun group mentioned in the article has an amazing website. Focused on London schools but must be replicated everywhere.
www.solvetheschoolrun.org/schooltravel...
On #cleanairday2025, your regular reminder thatโฆ
โผ๏ธThe London primary school run causes 480,000 car trips per day
โผ๏ธSchool term time has been linked to a 50% increase in nitrogen dioxide between 7-10am (Herne Hill junction)
#cleanair #airpollution #solvetheschoolrun
#saferoutes #schoolbuses
Itโs #BikeWeek2025! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Time to celebrate pedal power - for health, the planet & the pure joy of cycling!๐๐
Share your ride & tag us on your adventure! #SolveTheSchoolRun #bikeweek2025 #bikeweek #cyclingUK
๐480,000 morning car trips in London are school runs.
Thatโs nearly half a million short, polluting journeys - everyday.
But it doesnโt have to be this way.
๐โจ
๐ Walking buses
๐ฒ Cargo bikes
๐ธ School streets
๐ค Shared travel
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Better for the planet & your pocket.
Letโs #SolveTheSchoolRun
Moral obligation for action #SolvetheSchoolRun #LabourWalksCycles25
Vision and mission slide and picture of Nicola presenting
Something different #SolvetheSchoolRun with Nicola Pastore #LabourWalksCycle25 excellent focussed perspective based on experience and determined expertise
Spot the difference? School run traffic has a huge impact on Herne Hill junction.
Our research found that during term time:
- bus journey times increased by 50%
- nitrogen dioxide increased by 47%
The return of private schools linked to the largest increase
#solvetheschoolrun
Making sure you've seen this @solveschoolrun.bsky.social
www.landorlinks.uk/school-stree...
#solvetheschoolrun