Primary school I used to work at had a very high level of kids walking to school
The one my grand kids go to is the exact opposite
but the reason is not connected to health and government targets
it is purely economical - I taught in a poor area
my grand kids go to a school in a much better off area
so - best course for the government is to make everyone poor and the active travel figures will go up!
( I presume the minister responsible does not consider CycleChat as one of their primary sources of sage advise???)