On Wednesday 12 June 2013 thousands of kids will march for road safety from their school gates in the annual Giant Walking Bus. This brilliant event raises awareness of the dangers of traffic and how cool it is to walk, and raises funds for Brake's work to improve road safety and care for road crash victims. Every year we try to beat our own record for the biggest walking bus!
Kids take part in this giant march for a giant reason: to say no to driving fast, and yes to walking! The UK has a poor record for protecting children on foot compared to many of our European neighbours. Half our kids are driven to school, increasing pollution and danger, and affecting health. It doesn't matter if your march has five kids or 500, you can make a difference. All schools taking part get a free resource pack to help them promote road safety.
Register your interest now. Have a look at these great pictures of other schools taking part.
Here are our three giant reasons to march...
1/ Great summer term project
In the days leading up to your march, kids can research traffic pollution and danger and transport choices, and make their own 'slow down' and 'get walking' placards and other creative materials such as leaflets and posters. It's a great way to meet safety and citizenship goals and promote your travel plan or healthy or eco school status.
2/ Slow down drivers and get kids walking
Your march (in a crocodile of supervised kids, holding hands on safe pavements, or around your grounds) gives kids a voice, helping them tell drivers to slow down and look out for people on foot. We can help you get publicity for your march through local media, and promote the event in your newsletter or website, to get the road safety message out as widely as possible in your area.
3/ Help bereaved families
Kids can be sponsored to take part, helping fund Brake's campaigns and services for families bereaved and injured by road crashes. We give you sponsorship envelopes and certificates to say thank you.
Register your interest for 2013 online, call us on 01484 550061 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
This year we are running a star schools scheme, that recognises schools that go the extra mile to fundraise, educate and campaign. Find out more
Already registered? Find out more below...
Your guide to taking part
Risk audit form
Why fundraise?
Info on teaching road safety
Advice on local campaigning for safer roads for kids
About Brake's national GO 20 campaign for safer streets for people on foot
Find out details of events in previous years, including stories and photos:
2012 Giant Walking Bus
2010 Giant Walking Bus
2009 Giant Walking Bus
2008 Giant Walking Bus
2007 Giant Walking Bus
A huge thank you to our Beep Beep! sponsor Churchill
