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Modeshift STARS Events Call for Contributions

We want Team Modeshift to take as much away from our events as possible, so this is your opportunity to share examples of best practice, meet new people and hear from other inspirational contributors in the world of STARS. Our Modeshift TravelWise…
It's #TravelWise Week graphic. STARS people are shown in map pin pointers travelling actively - walking, wheeling and using public transport. TravelWiseWeek.org.uk

TravelWise Week starts Saturday 16 September

TravelWise Week is a world-wide, week-long Travel Challenge where Modeshift asks everyone to Travel Wisely! The excitement is building and the pledges have been rolling in. But, if  #TravelWise Week is still on your list to do – don’t…
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Modeshift STARS Regional Awards Winners Announced

The Modeshift STARS Regional Awards took place on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 March. The regional awards showcase and celebrate the schools amazing Modeshift STARS journey. Congratulations to all the schools nominated and to all of this year's…
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Cambridgeshire County Council Road Safety Team create a bubble of active travel

Looking to increase the uptake of pupils actively travelling to school. Cambridgeshire County Council Road Safety Team looked to the #Stay Safe Get Active Walking Bubble feature developed in the Modeshift STARS Education platform.   The Council…
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Step out of lockdown with a Spring in your step

The latest lockdown has seen many children and young people across the UK stuck inside while the British Winter has run its course. On the 8th of March we will see most pupils across England return to school. This…

9 sites take the “Next” steps to sustainable and active travel

Next Plc have been successful in achieving Modeshift STARS Business Accreditation at nine additional locations across England.  All nine sites were awarded STARS Business Bronze accreditation in recognition for their work in promoting sustainable…
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Trust scoops top prize for environmentally-friendly travel plan

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust has scooped a top award for its environmentally-friendly travel plan which is working to reduce the number of staff driving to work. The organisation won the ‘contribution to sustainable travel by…
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Fred. Olsen companies become first in Ipswich to receive Modeshift STARS accreditation for sustainable travel efforts

Three Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen companies have become the first in the town to receive a Modeshift STARS award, in recognition of their efforts to support and promote sustainable travel with the creation of their new head office.  Modeshift…
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STARS Spotlight – Alfreton Nursery School, Derbyshire

Find out how this nursery became nominated for STARS Early Years Setting of the Year at the 2020 STARS Awards. Behaviour Change seen at the school  Having already previously integrated sustainable travel into their…
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STARS Spotlight – Pennycross School, Plymouth

Find out how this school became nominated for STARS Primary School of the Year 2020 Behaviour Change seen at the school  Pennycross have worked with Sustrans for years to promote active travel and have introduced several…
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STARS Spotlight – Kings’ School, Hampshire

Find out how this school became nominated for the National STARS Awards. Behaviour Change Seen at the School Reduction in idling buses waiting at the beginning and end of the school day. Creation of a drop and stride location map, which…
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Pupils encouraged to #StaySafeGetActive this September!

As pupils prepare to return to education in September, a national initiative has been launched to encourage parents and children to improve safety and air quality around schools, as well as activity levels. Modeshift STARS, which recognises…