Child Friendly Planning
At Bike Bus World, we believe every child deserves streets and communities designed with them in mind. Child friendly planning is about creating environments where kids can move safely, independently, and joyfully. When we prioritize children in how we plan our cities, everyone benefits.
Education
Students who are active on their way to school arrive more alert, focused, and ready to learn. Child friendly planning connects transportation and education, recognizing that how children get to school directly impacts how they experience school once they arrive.
Mental Health
We are living in a youth mental health crisis. Daily opportunities to move, socialize, and connect outdoors are proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Active school travel provides a built-in routine of movement, friendship, and joy, all of which strengthen resilience and wellbeing.
Independence
Children today have fewer opportunities to move through their neighborhoods on their own than any generation before. Safe streets and supportive infrastructure help restore independence, allowing kids to walk and bike to school, friends’ houses, and local parks. This freedom builds confidence and a sense of belonging in their community.
