Ride2School

HandsUp! counts

Why HandsUp?

Students riding to school

HandsUp! counts help schools measure their progress and support more students to become physically active. The Ride2School HandsUp! system is a key reporting tool used by schools in our program.

Schools can measure the number of students riding and walking to school
The information collected can be used to advocate for improved walking and riding in the local community
Provides schools access to Ride2School tools

What's involved?

Step 1

Select one day per week to count. We find Wednesday’s work best!

Step 2

Ask students how they travelled to school.

Step 3

Record the results using a HandsUp! data collection sheet.

Step 4

Log into your Ride2School account and enter the results.

Resources

Hands up count sheet

HandsUp! count sheet

Download our weekly chart to easily measure your school’s active travel progress.

Hands up count chart

HandsUp! class chart

Display this chart in the classroom to easily measure the class’s progress towards active travel.

Get your school more healthy and active