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Computer game made for walking

A computer board game designed to get London schoolchildren outdoors instead of sitting in front of a screen was launched during Walk to School Week (3 - 7 October).

The Good Going school travel plan game is an interactive CD to help children learn about travel, health, road safety and the environment. It has been developed by a campaign of the same name to promote sustainable transport in the capital, which is supported by Transport for London (TfL).

The CD was officially launched by London Assembly member Jenny Jones at Telferscot Primary School, Lambeth, on 5 October.

The CD can be played by up to four pupils or by a whole class on a whiteboard. Players are asked a series of pop up questions along the board, which are designed to provide discussion points.

Peter Hendy, Managing Director Surface Transport, TfL, said: "TfL is working closely with schools and London boroughs to come up with different ways to get pupils to school. This new game will help schools to get pupils involved in developing travel plans and will teach them about different ways to get to school other than the car."

For more details about the good going visit www.goodgoing.co.uk