Queensland families encouraged to Walk to School
- National Walk Safely to School Day is on Friday 16 May 2025.
- The initiative is part of the wider National Road Safety Week (11-18 May 2025).
- The Crisafulli Government is encouraging students and their families to walk to school and reminding drivers to slow down in school zones.
The Crisafulli Government is encouraging Queensland families to walk to school tomorrow (May 16) for National Walk Safely to School Day.
The initiative is part of National Road Safety Week (11-18 May), aimed to highlight the importance of safe road practices and honours the memories of those who have lost their lives in road crashes.
National Walk Safely to School Day - led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia - aims to reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour, and help promote physical, mental, and social health benefits.
The Crisafulli Government is committed to improving road safety for children traveling to and from school with several other initiatives, including the Flashing School Zone Signs Program (FSZS), School Crossing Supervisors Scheme and Community Road Safety Grants.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said FSZS were a proven and cost-effective measure to remind motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for students and their families.
"Three quarters of Queensland parents want their kids to be more active, but safety concerns are one of the biggest barriers to more kids travelling to school actively," Minister Mickelberg said.
"We're getting on with the job and investing in new and improved paths and crossings for walking and riding to make it easier and safer for kids to safely travel to school on foot or by bike.
"National Walk Safely to School Day doesn't only help educate children about road safety, but it's a great way to help kids be more active and confident.
"It also helps reduce car congestion and emissions around schools and creates a safer and healthier school community.
"I am encouraging all parents and carers to join in and walk their children to school on 16 May and beyond."
