Active school transport options
Travel to school on foot, by bike, scooter, bus or carpooling for a fun way to start your day.
Council is dedicated to promoting active school transport initiatives that are designed to reduce private vehicle usage, making school zones safer, healthier, less congested and more sustainable.
Over the past 40 years, the number of students walking and riding to school in Queensland has significantly declined. This shift has led to increased traffic congestion and broader social and health impacts on communities and student wellbeing.
You can make a difference - by choosing to leave the car at home just one day a week, you can reduce your household’s greenhouse gas emissions from private vehicle use by up to 20 per cent. It also helps ease traffic congestion around schools, creating a safer environment for all road users.
Happy healthy children - school-aged children (5 to 17 years) need 60 minutes of physical activity daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Walking, riding, or scooting to and from school are excellent ways for students to meet their daily exercise needs while building lifelong healthy habits and improving their wellbeing.
Encourage your child to take up active travel—every step, ride, or shared journey contributes to a healthier and more sustainable future for our community.
Useful resources to get you started
Riding and walking to school
Riding and walking to school
Bicycle Network, Get ready to ride information and how to videos on the parent portal
Sunshine Coast Council, Cycling with your child - try the route
Sunshine Coast Council, How to be a safe pathway user
Sunshine Coast Council, Safe riding and scooting
Sunshine Coast Council, Walking to School
Carpooling
Carpooling
Carpooling is a great option for those families who have no alternative to driving to school, and has many benefits. You can save time, share the cost of fuel and maintenance, and you don't have to compete for a parking spot every day.
For those families who have no alternative to driving to school, we encourage you to take another child or children with you if you can. This will improve the safety of the school precinct for your children.
Catching the school bus
Catching the school bus
There are several school bus providers on the Sunshine Coast. For information on how and where to catch the school bus, contact CDC Queensland on 5476 6622 or visit CDC Qld. For TransLink services, visit TransLink or call 13 12 30 anytime.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads offer a School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) to provide help with school transport costs for eligible families. For information relating to the STAS visit Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Students attending non-state schools may be eligible for assistance under the Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme. For more information visit the Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme website or phone (07) 3336 9192.
If your children are using the bus services provided, please ensure that they are familiar with the code of conduct.
Featured
RideScore Active Schools
An innovative initiative designed to incentive and reward students for choosing active travel options.
Events
Participating in events like National Ride2School Day and National Walk Safely to School Day, schools across the Sunshine Coast can foster active habits, reduce traffic congestion and contribute to a cleaner environment.