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Cycle to school scheme
Increasing the mode options for commuting to school offers multiple benefits for students. Implementing a bike-to-school scheme similar to the notable bike-to-work scheme is a potential solution.
Biking generates physical and mental health benefits among young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular physical activity such as biking can improve students' physical health, reduce symptoms of depression, and improve cognitive functions. Moreover, the bike-to-school scheme can reduce carbon emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability, fulfilling duties outlined by the Paris Agreement.
Biking generates physical and mental health benefits among young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular physical activity such as biking can improve students' physical health, reduce symptoms of depression, and improve cognitive functions. Moreover, the bike-to-school scheme can reduce carbon emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability, fulfilling duties outlined by the Paris Agreement.
Why is this important?
Adolescents, more than adults, are in their crucial developmental stage. They stand to gain even more from the physical, mental, and environmental advantages offered by the bike-to-school initiative. This is a unique opportunity to facilitate healthier lifestyles and contribute to our fight against climate change, particularly when biking facilities are underused during school hours.