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Incentive programme for pupils of Aveiro

Youth of the age of 11-17 years are a special group for promoting cycling. In this age, most of them are able to gain a driving licence for mopeds and scooters. They need special attention and incentives to stay cycling instead of getting motorised. The programme is based on a cycling to school competition in elementary and secondary schools but includes additional benefits such as prices to win and discounts to sport or event facilities. The incentive programme is combined with workshops by general practitioners, nutritionists and bicycle experts. The action will also include road safety tips.

Time for the first implementation
January 2009 - June 2009

Target group
Pupils of secondary schools, 11-17 years old
Teachers of elementary and secondary schools

How will the action be implemented?
  • Information for teachers and school staff concerning the action in workshops
  • Seminars for pupils on the topic of cycling to school with contributions from general practitioners, nutritionists and a bicycle training organisation
  • Training theory for pupils by the bicycle training organisation on road safety aspects
  • Bicycle training in real environment
  • Cycle to school campaign with a competition between the participating schools including prices for the pupils

Where will the action take place?
3 schools of Aveiro, two being in urban areas and one in a more rural area

How many participants will there be?
2.100 pupils
250 teachers and other school staff

Who are the partners in the action?
2 secondary schools and 2 elementary schools (11-14 years old)
Municipal Road Safety School.
Public Health Centres
Hospital of Aveiro
Company ‘Cenas a Pedal’ - training credited by CTC.

Staff of Aveiro working with the action
Arminda Soares, project director of the mobility plan of Aveiro
Adriano Almeida, public health coordinator for the municipality of Aveiro
Miguel Araújo - communications officer
Mario Alves, mobility consultant
 
 
 
 
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