YOUNGSTERS from Dunnington Primary School, near York, set out on foot to take part in national summer Walk to School Week and mark the completion of their school travel plan.
The City of York Council is working with schools to promote walking to school to reduce congestion and improve children's health.
The campaign promotes the environmental and health benefits associated with fewer vehicles on the road, as well as improved health and fitness in children.
The council's executive member for planning and transport, Dave Merrett, said: "We know that the school run causes 20 per cent of city traffic at peak times. It causes congestion and pollution outside most schools so this initiative is an excellent way for children, as well as parents, to benefit from all the advantages of walking to school - improved health and fitness along with a reduction in traffic congestion and therefore improved safety."
The headteacher at Dunnington, Roger Highton, said: "We want to encourage as many of our children as possible to walk to school and this week is a great opportunity to do that.
"By educating children and their parents on the benefits of walking, we aim to have healthier and fitter children, which can only help their overall education."
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