In 2006 there were 338,517 cars in Canterbury – that’s nearly 2 cars for every 3 people! And a lot of Cantabrians, such as children, don’t drive. We therefore have more cars in Canterbury than we really need.
Motor vehicles have a huge effect on the environment, such as encroachment of roads/motorways on land, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and contamination of waterways through oil and fuel leaks. But, hey, we do need to get from A to B. So how can we ‘transport ourselves’ in a more sustainable way? Catching a bus, walking and biking are all excellent alternative transport options that have fewer negative effects on the environment.
What we offer
Beat the Rush
A free, interactive programme for Year 7/8 students and teachers. This facilitated programme focuses on alternative energy sources with a specific link to public transport. The programme includes student and teacher booklets, CD-ROM and song.
Check out Beat the Rush!
From a to b
Billy Bus: a resource for year 1-3 students and teachers. 'From a to b' centres on bus awareness and safety. This free programme is fully facilitated and includes student and teacher booklets, CD-ROM, song and bus visit.
Check out Billy Bus!
Your Environment, Canterbury (E-box): On the move
Embark on a journey about transportation – its impact on the natural environment, energy sources, the different ways we travel or could travel and potential actions we could all take to be more active and sustainable when it comes to getting ourselves from A to B.
On the move (pdf 1.67MB)
On the move - references (pdf 62kB)
A changing climate
Kids' Page: Sit back, relax and take the bus!