School pupils to embrace active travel

Thursday, 5 March 2020 06:14

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Hundreds of pupils across the Island will embrace active travel in upcoming events.

More than 300 students at Ballakermeen High School will be participating in an 'Active Travel Week' from Monday, March 9 until Sunday, March 15.

Sustrans - a charity has worked with Ballakermeen to coordinate a week of activities that includes; healthy breakfasts, bike maintenance classes and lessons in sustainable travel.

Government says active journeys are a low emission alternative, and can lead to lowering the Isle of Man’s emissions in line with commitment to climate action.

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