Welcome to London Transport Museum's Acton Depot.
My name is Chad and I'm
part of the TfL STARS Safety and Citizenship team.
Now, every year my team
travel out to Year 6 groups across
London to teach you about independent
travel as you move on to Secondary school.
Now, because of the current
situation this year we couldn't do that
to as many groups as we would have liked,
so I'm here to make sure you don't miss out on the
important information we have to share.
First we have this short video for you
that'll teach you about
travelling actively and about the new
ways we want you to use public transport.
Secondly, in July we'll be launching the new
online STARS Safer Journey Planner
which will have helpful hints and tips
to help you in travelling independently
and safely around London.
In line with current government guidance,
when you're out and about please keep your distance
from other people where possible.
Face coverings must be worn for the full
duration of your journeys on the public transport network.
Face coverings can be
a simple cloth that covers the nose and mouth.
They can be made using items found
in the home, or can be found in many
shops across London.
That way we're all protecting each other when social
distancing can't always be maintained.
And remember to always wash your hands
before and after each journey.
If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe on public transport
please make sure you approach
one of our staff members
who are always there to help.
This is a very good time
to be thinking about how you'd be
travelling to your Primary or Secondary school.
Now, for many reasons walking or
cycling are the best options for
travelling to school and I can give you
a few tips on how to do this safely.
Walking is a great way for you to get to
and from school. It'll help keep you fit
and you might be surprised that you can
walk a lot further than you think,
so give it a try.
Walking is also good for your mind.
It gives you time to think about your day,
or you can have a chat with a friend on the way.
When more of us are walking
there are fewer of us in cars.
This is great for the quality of London's air
which helps us all to stay healthy.
It's good to know where you're going by using
the TfL Journey Planner to work out
your walking time to school.
Why not plan a different route? Just remember to
leave a few extra minutes, just in case.
Here are some tips to help you on your walking journeys.
Try to avoid travelling in the dark
and always stick to well-lit streets.
Never be tempted to take a shortcut
across a park or down an alleyway.
If possible travel all or part
of your journey with friends or family
and if you're not using your phone
keep it in your bag and keep all your
valuables out of sight.
Always find a safe place to cross the road;
a zebra crossing or traffic light is always best
and remember to stop, look, listen and think.
Be aware of what's going on around you
especially when crossing the road;
distractions can be dangerous.
Always remember to remove your earphones
and make sure you put your phone away
when crossing the road.
So enjoy your walk to school.
Remember, your school may be less than a kilometre away
so your walk to school may be less than 10 minutes.
Follow our 'Street Safe' tips
and make sure you have a safe journey.
Cycling is a great way to get to school!
It's quicker than walking and it's a fun
way to get your daily exercise.
Just like walking, if you cycle to school
that means less cars on the road
and that's great for London's air quality.
Transport for London and your borough
are working to improve cycle paths in many local areas
to make cycling safer.
You can see the best cycle routes for you
by using the TfL Journey Planner to work out your
cycling journey to and from school.
Check your bike is roadworthy
before you leave and before every journey.
For more information on cycling
search 'TfL Cycling'.
Check your school has cycle parking available to store your bike securely.
Always use a good quality lock
and always lock your bike to a fixed stand.
I never cycle without one of these!
There's a number of safety benefits
to wearing a helmet when you're out cycling.
Always make sure the helmet fits securely
and always make sure you do up your chinstrap.
You should always use cycleways and
shared-use paths when they're available.
To learn to cycle safely on the road
go online and search 'TfL Cycling' for more information.
Always make sure you wear bright,
high-visibility or reflective clothing
so other road users can clearly see you.
Even in daylight it's important
that you're visible to both drivers and pedestrians.
Remember to use lights so you
can be seen when it's getting darker
and try and stay on well-lit streets where you can.
All these tips will help you to
be safer on the road.
If you or your family want to increase your cycling confidence,
go online and search 'TfL Cycling' for more information.
Cycle safe. Take care.
Remember: when you're out and about,
whether it's walking or cycling,
you should always feel safe.
If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe,
find a responsible adult like a shopkeeper or
a police officer who will be able to help you out.
If you happen to be near to a bus stand
or tube station, you can speak to
one of our TfL staff members,
who will be happy to help you.
Think about how you'll be travelling to school
and make it an active, fun, healthy journey.
We'll be launching our new, online
'STARS Safer Journey Planner' which will give you
information on journey planning, walking, cycling
and travelling on buses and trains.
Look out for the information.
But for now: thanks for watching.
Goodbye.