| Longfield Roadp
10 Mar 2008 |
On Thursday 7th February a pupil from Harrowgate Hill Primary School was knocked down on Longfield Road. Apparently the pupil was crossing Longfield Road near to the telephone box to the North of the Longfield School site. This incident raised concerns for local residents some of whom witnessed the accident.
In response to residents concerns with regards to the traffic situation on the road outside Longfield School we contacted the School Travel Plan Officer.
Longfield School completed their School Travel Plan in March 2007. One of the issues that came out of the consultation for the Travel Plan was the need for better crossing facilities for pupils due to the width of the road and the need to slow down traffic. In addition to this, the section is looking at moving forward with proposals to implement 20mph zones outside of all schools in the Borough. As a result the Transport Policy Team will be putting together a Safer Routes to School brief for Longfield Road requesting traffic calming measures and safer crossings for pupils.
Travel modes have remained fairly constant over the last 3 year period with a slight increase in walking. The figures show that the majority of children walk to school. They are also due to install cycle parking for 102 cycles at the school within the next few months which they anticipate will have even more pupils traveling sustainably.
We obviously share the concerns of residents and childrens safety is of paramount importance to us. We will work with residents, the school and the council to facilitate the necessary action
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