Decision details

High traffic levels outside of schools poses road safety risks to all road users, including pedestrians, creates congestion, compromises air quality and obstructs access for residents and the emergency services.
Removing vehicular traffic at certain times of the day from roads in the vicinity of school entrances will facilitate safer journeys for children travelling to school and make active travel options (cycling and walking) viable and more appealing
The Council considers the use of Experimental Traffic Orders to be appropriate as the implications of this measure upon the affected roads and road users (as well as the surrounding road network) are uncertain. As such, the impact of the experiment will be regularly reviewed, monitored and assessed whilst the order is in operation. By implementing this measure in this way, the Council will be able to react quickly if circumstances require the order to be modified or removed

RESOLVED - That:
An Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) will prohibit motor vehicles from entering the School Street zone/s of each school at drop off and pick up between the times listed in Appendix A on weekdays during term time. Barriers will be provided for school staff or volunteers to deploy if necessary.

Option 1 - The proposed School Streets will restrict access at the junction of the school access road and Denton Lane with the access road being closed for its entire length.
Option 2 - The alternative is not to progress these measures and continue to address concerns using traditional engagement and enforcement techniques which are resource intensive and not sustainable

Option 2

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