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Active Travel in South Yorkshire

ACTIVE TRAVEL IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Our mission is simple: to transform South Yorkshire into a healthier, wealthier and happier place through helping more people choose to walk, wheel and cycle.  

Our ambitious plans include investing in healthier neighbourhoods, safer streets and better connections – to give everyone freedom and choice about how they get around for shorter journeys.   

We know an inclusive transport network helps to support a successful and healthy society, improves productivity and achieves economic growth.  

Mayor Oliver Coppard's Vision for Active Travel in South Yorkshire

Working together we have made roads and streets safer through better ‘hardware’ on the ground, like more road crossings, School Streets, 20mph speed limits and separate cycle lanes.  

We’ve led ‘software’ projects that help people feel confident being active, and benefit their physical and mental health, such as helping children learn to ride a bike or community walking groups.  

 We’re helping thousands of people to move more and move differently so no one is left behind.

Our Future Focus

How we are supporting walking, wheeling and cycling

We are building on the blueprint that our partners and community have already put in place when it comes to walking, wheeling and cycling in South Yorkshire; working as one team to create healthier neighbourhoods, connect people to opportunities, and support those that need it most to move more and differently.    

WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK

South Yorkshire’s Walk and Wheel Challenge 19 - 23 May 2025

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched his second Walk and Wheel Challenge for all primary schools in the region, in a special collaboration with Living Streets.

The Mayor’s Walk and Wheel Challenge 2025 takes place during Living Streets’ national Walk to School Week, between the 19 and 23 May 2025. This unique South Yorkshire collaboration means that the first 100 South Yorkshire primary schools joining the challenge will receive a free resource pack for KS1 and KS2 classes – including stickers, activity tracking charts, bookmarks and fun activity sheets.

The South Yorkshire challenge will also include a prize draw for participating schools to win scooters, bikes and cycling workshops with Ed Clancy, South Yorkshire’s Active Travel Commissioner. 



Healthier neighbourhoods

Connecting people to opportunities

Engaging our communities

Year of Active Travel

South Yorkshire Active Travel Commissioner - Ed Clancy OBE