Case study - Scarborough Primary School - Expanding access to active travel

Scarborough Primary School was awarded a Double Platinum Connecting Schools Grant in 2024 through the Department of Transport’s Your Move program . The grant funded the installation of a new bike and scooter shelter adjacent to the newly built B-Block, supporting the school’s growing population of active travellers.

Background

With the completion of a new two-storey building housing 150 students from Kindergarten to Year 3, Scarborough Primary School identified a need for dedicated bike and scooter parking near the B-Block entrance on Deanmore Road. Existing infrastructure was either at capacity or inconveniently located for younger students, leading to bikes being stored in classrooms, flower beds and playgrounds.

Project Description

The project included:

• a new concrete slab and shelter roof

• reinstallation of existing bike and scooter racks, supplemented with additional racks

• strategic placement of the facility near B-Block to improve accessibility and visibility.

The shelter was installed during the July school holidays and unveiled at the start of Term 3, 2025. The infrastructure supports students, staff and families, and aligns with the school’s goal to increase active travel participation from 60% to 70%.

Outcomes

• Improved organisation and safety for bike and scooter storage.

• Increased convenience for younger students and their families.

• Enhanced school-wide culture of active travel and sustainability.

• Stronger engagement with Your Move initiatives

"The Double Platinum Connecting Schools Grant is such a wonderful opportunity for us! Scarborough Primary School is extremely fortunate to have had access to another large grant like this. We will continue to advance towards reaching our new goals and accessing further grants in the future like this for our school community to enjoy and benefit from! Thank You Your Move for an amazing program!! – Sandra Cooke, Your Move Champion, Scarborough Primary School

Learn more about the Connecting Schools Grant here.