Hectic schedules and the high costs of gas are a few things parents in Central Texas have in common with Aussies. Carpooling helps save time and money - don't just take it from us, read what this Sydney mom says about carpooling!

"More children being driven to school not only contributes to traffic jams around schools and stresses out parents, but also makes the walk or bike ride to school less safe and a less attractive option."

"Today, more parents in the United States drive kids to school than ever, making up more than 10 percent of rush-hour traffic. The result is mayhem that draws ire from many groups....But the car line is not just a chaotic place with potentially sobering implications for our health, the environment, and, according to some parents, school attendance. It’s also a lonely one."

This article from the Washington, D.C. area has great information and tips that Central Texas families can use to create a walking school bus. A walking bus gets several kids to walk to school together (with at least one adult escort), and all it takes is a little organization, a route people can follow, and showing up.

If you're interested in making a walk pool or bike bus in your community, consider a tool like Google My Maps or Felt.

There are lots of reasons to start a bike bus: the cost savings for parents, the benefits of exercise for kids, and the positive impact on traffic congestion to name a few. This article gives great tips for how to start your own community bike bus. Want more help? Contact Movability to learn how we can help your community start a bike bus.

During the morning peak period, school travel accounted for 10%-14% of all private vehicles on the road, according to this 2009 American Journal of Preventative Medicine assessment. Not only is that unhealthy for children, it adds to our already-growing regional traffic congestion.