Purpose

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

Content

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.