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Leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. Sustrans work with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people are able to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to move through and live in. Lots of information on walking, cycling and using public transport including online mapping of the National Cycle Network and downloadable pdf information sheets on walking and cycling.
Walking
National charity working on behalf of pedestrians. Runs campaigns and initiatives, plus useful policy information.
National walking charity, working to safeguard the footpaths, the countryside and other places we go walking, and to encourage more people to take up walking. Visit the website for useful advice on baby and child carriers and walking when pregnant.
Part of the NHS's Change For Life campaign. Lots of information for families on walking and keeping active.
Details of tried and tested family-friendly pushchair walks throughout the UK.
Free information on walking routes that are suitable for parents with buggies and young children.
Cycling
Sustrans' Bike Belles booklet (pdf) is aimed at women who want to start cycling.
Over 13,000 miles of routes throughout the UK on traffic-free paths, quiet roads and traffic-calmed streets.
Part of the NHS's Change4Life campaign. Lots of information and downloads to encourage parents to get their kids cycling.
Cycling proficiency for the 21st century, designed to give children the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.
A joint initiative of the Bicycle Association and the Association of Cycle Traders offering advice on all aspects of cycling.
National organisation, working to protect and promote the rights of cyclists. Website includes advice on encouraging children to cycle.
Play
Sustrans' Why Play? booklet (pdf) offers background information on the reasons children should play outdoors.
National charity working on behalf of pedestrians. Runs campaigns and initiatives, plus useful policy information.
Organisation for every child in London to have quality, accessible and inclusive play opportunities.
Web-based local network for mums and dads offering parenting information and activity ideas, including ideas for outdoor play.
National children's charity working to prevent child abuse. Website includes downloadable leaflet on keeping children safe when out and about.
National organisation working for all children and young people in England to have regular access and opportunity for free, inclusive, local play provision. Runs campaigns and projects and has background information about play on website.
The national day for play, traditionally celebrated on the first Wednesday in August, coordinated by Play England.
Part of the NHS's Change4Life campaign, lots of information for parents on encouraging active play.
Website detailing the rules for children's playground games.
Information on the benefits of street play and how to run Playing Out sessions.
Organisation working in communities to build relationships between neighbours. It is also the national group promoting street parties at all times of the year.
The school journey
Sustrans' School Travel team encourages children to walk and cycle to school through a range of practical and educational measures. Lots of information for teachers and parents.
Sustrans' Bike It has 60 expert Bike It officers in hundreds of schools, helping over 120,000 children cycle safely to school.
National campaign to encourage children to walk to school including Walk to School week.
Local neighbourhoods and campaigning
Sign up to Sustrans' Quality Streets campaign which is asking local councillors to reduce speed limits to 20 miles per hour and involve local residents in street planning and design.
Aims to highlight the impacts of speed through sound research and effective advocacy.
Campaign to help local residents get 20 mph speed restrictions on their streets.
Road safety
The Department for Transport's website of road safety resources for teachers, pupils and parents, including activity sheets and the Green Cross Code.
