They survey will help track changes in travel patterns

A survey by Sheffield City Council has found that 59% of primary school children in the city get to their classes that way.

This compares with government figures that show that nationally 53% go on foot.

Only 36% of primary school children are driven to school in Sheffield compared with 38% nationally.

Standard to follow

A total of 34,086 children took part in the survey last October from 147 Sheffield schools.

The survey was undertaken by the council as part of its work to encourage parents and pupils to use environmentally friendly means of transport.

Councillor Gill Furniss said: "Our children are definitely setting the rest of us a standard to follow.

"I hope their good example in walking, using the bus, tram or cycling is taken up by many more people."