Active Travel to School Hits Record Low in Scotland
The latest Hands Up Scotland Survey, an official statistic, has revealed a concerning trend in pupils' travel to school. In 2019, active travel hit its lowest level on record, with a significant increase in car usage.
The survey, conducted by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, found that 47.8% of pupils travelled actively to school, with walking (41.0%) and cycling (4.1%) being the most common active modes. However, this figure is a decline from previous years, with cycling at its highest and walking at its lowest recorded levels.
Car usage, on the other hand, reached its highest level in 2019. A staggering 23.8% of pupils arrived by car, the highest level since 2008. More than a quarter of pupils used private motorised transport daily. The percentage of pupils using park and stride also increased to 10.2%.
The survey, which saw 78.9% of state schools participate, also noted a decline in bus use, falling from 18.2% in 2010 to 16.0% in 2019.
The Hands Up Scotland Survey highlights a worrying trend in pupils' travel habits, with a significant decrease in active travel and a corresponding increase in car usage. Encouraging active travel and improving public transport could help reverse this trend, promoting healthier and more sustainable school journeys.
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