Site Map | Contact Us Walking School Bus   Start a WSB   WSB Guidelines   Newsletter Translations & Graphics   Top Tips for WSBs   Promotional Items   WSB Events   WSB Research   Reward Programme   Volunteers Home > Walking School Bus > Start a WSB How to Start a Walking School Bus at Your School Starting a walking school bus requires an enthusiastic parent or other adult from the school who wants to be involved in setting up the walking school bus. If you think you are that person you can contact your local Road Safety Coordinator who will help you. Contact the Road Safety Coordinators responsible for your school's area: Auckland City Council Claire Dixon - 09 373 6857 Claire.Dixon@aucklandcity.govt.nz Franklin District Council Helen Faamoe - 021 512 407 Helen.Faamoe@arta.co.nz Manukau City Council Helen Faamoe - 021 512 407 Helen.Faamoe@arta.co.nz North Shore City Council Carol Murray - 09 486 8600 Carol.Murray@northshorecity.govt.nz Papakura District Council Helen Faamoe - 021 512 407 Helen.Faamoe@arta.co.nz Rodney District Council Jennifer Esterman - 09 427 3406 jennifer.esterman@rodney.govt.nz Waitakere City Council Bernadette Fatu - 09 836 8000 ext 8524 Bernadette.Fatu@waitakere.govt.nz The Road Safety Coordinator will help you with the following steps: Conducting a survey of children and adults to identify interest for a walking school bus. Identify the safest routes to school. Drawing up a roster for adult volunteers. Compiling information packs for the volunteers. Help your school apply for funding. All of the steps needed for setting up a walking school bus are outlined in detail in the WSB Guidelines for the Auckland Region (PDF 1.2 MB). If you need additional help or are unsure what to do next, please contact: Elena Smith Regional Walking School Bus Coordinator Office: 09 379 4422 Mobile: 021 334 556 elena.smith@arta.co.nz © 2006 Auckland Regional Transport Authority | Terms of Use | Contact Us