Empowering children to make safe and sustainable travel choices
Maroondah City Council is committed to supporting children and young people to develop the confidence, skills, and experience they need for independent travel. By working in partnership with schools, clubs and local communities, we encourage more students to discover the benefits of walking, cycling, and using public transport—helping to build lifelong healthy and sustainable habits and lifestyles.
Whether it’s travelling by foot, bike, bus, train, or car, these education programs and resources are designed to provide practical skills and positive experiences to support children and young people to be safe and competent travellers.
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Safer Routes to School
To make walking, scootering or riding a bike safer and easier, Maroondah City Council works with local schools to develop Safer Routes to School guides. These guides map out the safest walking and riding paths for students, highlighting pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and traffic signals. Schools work with Council to create these practical routes to school maps.
If you would like Council's support to develop a guide for your school, please submit an enquiry.
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Education programs
Ready2Ride
Ready2Ride is a practical bike education program that helps children and young people develop essential cycling skills. Whether just starting out or building confidence on two wheels, Ready2Ride sessions cover safe bike handling, road rules, and route planning to empower students to ride safely and responsibly - both to school and for recreation.
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RACV Safety Squad
The RACV Safety Squad is a free safety program designed specifically for Victorian primary school students, from Foundation to Grade Six. Delivered by qualified RACV educators, this interactive program empowers students to stay safe both on the roads and at home. Themes covered, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, bike safety and identifying hazards in the home.
Each session supports the Victorian curriculum and provides schools with free resources.
A school can book one RACV Safety Squad visit per year. Up to 6 sessions can be delivered during a visit. Each 45-minute session caters to a maximum of 30 students.
For more information or make a booking visit the RACV Safety Squad website.
Road Safety Education Victoria
Core Victorian resources for road safety education for early years, primary and secondary schools are provided by Road Safety Education Victoria. An extensive resource library of programs and classroom activities that aligns with the Victorian Curriculum. You will find programs for pedestrian safety, bike ed and passenger safety. These programs support children of all ages to understand road safety, cycling proficiency, passenger safety, and responsible travel choices.
For more information visit the Road Safety Education Victoria website.
Sustainability initiatives
Walk to School
Schools are encouraged to get involved in 'Walk to School'. This initiative is spotlighted in October each year, but aims to motivate primary school-aged children and parents to walk, ride, or scoot to school regularly. Taking part in Walk to School is a fun and easy way to boost physical activity, ease traffic congestion, and build safer communities.
For more information, and to access free resources, visit the VicHealth website.
National Ride2School Day
Ride2School Day is a nationwide celebration of active travel, inviting students to choose wheels over cars for a day. Council encourages local schools and families to take part and encourage students to discover the freedom, independence, and fun of cycling.
For more information, and to access free resources, visit the Bicycle Network website.
Further information
For more information contact our Transport and Sustainability Planner on 03 9298 4452.