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Green School Runs
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We are a group of parents that encourages active transport options for the school run. #GreenSchoolRuns #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
Great news: TfL has confirmed this change to the 603 bus route starting from Monday 5 January 🎉
• The 15:30 departure from Muswell Hill will now depart at 16:00.
• The 16:20 departure from Swiss Cottage will now depart at 17:00.
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
📬 Our latest newsletter is out! 😊

A quick roundup of the events we’ve been part of, work in schools, campaigns we’ve supported, and the impact already happening. Have a read 👇

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December 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Thinking of cycling your kids to school? Check out this map created by
@camdencyclists.bsky.social showing all the existing protected cycle routes in @camdencouncil.bsky.social ! 😊🚴🚴🚴 #ActiveTravel

#backtoschool #AirQuality

camdencyclists.org.uk/routes/camde...
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌍🚲 It’s #WorldSustainableTransportDay!

A great reminder of how walking, cycling, and clean transport can make our communities healthier and happier.

Want to learn more ? Check it out here 👉 www.worldsustainabletransportday.org

Let’s keep moving toward cleaner, safer streets for everyone!
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A surprising number of school run car journeys start from homes less than 1km away.

That’s a walkable distance for many — but instead, we get more traffic, more pollution, and fewer chances for kids to move.

What if we reimagined the school run as time for fresh air and connection, not congestion?
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week we wrote to Rachel Reeves urging the Treasury not to cap the Cycle to Work Scheme. 🚲

For many families, it’s the only affordable way to access cargo bikes: a true alternative to the car that supports children’s health, reduces congestion, and improves air quality. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💚🌬️
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Looking to build confidence on a bike? 😊 🚴🚴🚴

@camdencouncil.bsky.social offers free cycle training for both adults and kids.
A great way to learn, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.

#cycling #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
www.camden.gov.uk/en/cycle-ski...
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Have you considered using a #CargoBike for the school run? @pedalme.bsky.social offers this service with riders who have an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring safety for unaccompanied children 😊🚲
#BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Big win for the 603 bus! 🎉
After months of campaigning, TfL will move the second afternoon service to 4pm from 5 January, so students living and studying along the route can finally use it on their way home.
A small change that means fewer car trips, safer journeys, and a better-used route. 😀
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
If you would like to learn more about how #walkingbuses operate in different countries, you can start by reading this article on the Swiss Pedibus System
#ActiveSchoolRunNW3
observingleslie.com/magazine/the...
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Walking buses are such a great way for kids to get to school safely and socially. 🚶👫

With parents or chaperones leading the way, it’s more than just a walk — it’s a community journey.

Less traffic, more fresh air, and happier mornings all around. 💚
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Fascinating overview of the effects of LTNs in London! ⬇️
What surprises you the most?
#London #TransportAnalysis
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Levels of harmful air pollutants have dropped significantly since the ultra-low emission zone was enlarged [...] last year, according to a report from city hall.[...]The total change was equivalent to removing 200,000 cars from the road for one year."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Long lines of cars and blocked crosswalks have become the norm in Hampstead during school drop-offs.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our kids deserve a safer, calmer start to their day — and so do we. 🚶🚸🌿
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bike buses are such a brilliant idea. 🚲👨👩👧👦

Kids ride to school together with parents or chaperones — it’s safe, social, and way more fun than sitting in traffic.

Less stress. More smiles. Healthier mornings. 💚

Let’s bring more bike buses to our streets!
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Why do we give so much of our street space to cars—when they’re one of the least efficient ways to move people?

Feels like it’s time to rethink our priorities. 🚶🚲🚌 🚗 🛣️ 🤔

#urbanplanning #transportation
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hampstead’s a beautiful village—especially without the school-run traffic jams.

Every trip you make on foot, by bike, or on public transport makes a difference to this beautiful corner of London. 🌿🚶🚲🚌

#Hampstead #SchoolRun #ActiveTravel #ActiveSchoolRunNW3
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Air pollution in London isn’t just bad — it’s a public health issue.

And the biggest single cause? 🚗 Road vehicles.

Every short drive adds to the toxic air our kids breathe. Choosing to walk, cycle, or scoot can make a real difference. 💨💚

Let’s rethink how we move through our city.
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's not unusual to see ambulances stuck in Hampstead’s school-run traffic.🚑
If you can, try walking, cycling, scooting, or taking public transport.
Every small change eases congestion and makes a difference! 🚶🚲🛴🚌

#SchoolCommute #TrafficIssues
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
October 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Walking or cycling to school isn’t just good for kids — it makes life easier for parents too.

No sitting in traffic. No stressful drop-offs. Just a calmer, quicker start to the day. 🚶🚲💨

Sometimes the simple option really is the better one. 💚
October 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM