Walking school buses to be introduced

Walking school buses are to be introduced to the Peninsula as an alternative to driving students to school.

The Walking School Bus is "driven" by adult volunteers.

The "bus" walks along an agreed route to and from the school.

It stops to pick up or drop off children "passengers".

The program is being organised by the Central Coast Community Environment Network.

"Whether its Woy Woy South, Ettalong or Umina, there will be one on the Peninsula," said Walking School Bus project officer Martha Dotter.

The project has received funding of over $36,000 provided through the NSW Government's Central Coast Innovative Transport Solutions Fund.

"This project offers parents the opportunity to get active and healthy while being social and helping the environment.

"We are looking for parents who want to get involved in the community and teachers who are interested in the environment and sustainable transport.

"Walking School Buses are a fantastic success in Victoria and Western Australia and the benefits of a project like this will be welcomed here," said Ms Dotter.

Interested parties should contact Martha Dotter at the Central Coast Community Environment Network on 4349 4491.

Press release, January 22