School travel research
North Shore City schools have been involved in research projects investigating various aspects of school travel behaviour. We will add further reports to this page in the future.
Tempting teenagers to cycle
During 2006, a research project was undertaken to identify barriers to teenagers cycling to and from school. Nineteen North Shore intermediate and secondary schools took part in the research.
 Tempting teenagers to cycle report, by Brian Horspool PDF  (1.29MB)
To drive or to walk? An examination of school travel behaviour at a North Shore City primary school
In 2006/2007, research was conducted for a masters thesis at Campbells Bay School. The research examined parents’ motivations and decision-making processes in determining how their children would travel to school.
To drive or to walk? By Debbie Lang PDF (2.05 MB)
Who to contact at council
| Name |
Helen Whittal |
| Job title |
Road Safety Coordinator |
| Telephone |
09 486 8600 ext 8891 |
| Name |
Carol Murray |
| Job title |
Road Safety Coordinator (Walking School Bus) |
| Telephone |
09 486 8600 ext 8912 |
| Name |
Nicola Maire |
| Job title |
TravelWise Coordinator |
| Telephone |
09 486 8600 ext 7346 |
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