Towards an interdisciplinary science of transport and health: a case study on school travel

► Transport and health are interlinked on many levels. ► School travel contributes to congestion and pollution, and impacts on health. ► It also represents a critical life stage during which life-long behaviours are set. ► School travel provides a valuable case study to explore numerous converging agendas. ► There remain challenges to holistically considering this multi-dimensional issue.