We asked for your views on the potential implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated signage, bollards and implementation of dropped kerbs with tactile paving; as part of a Road Safety around Schools scheme to support the Council’s overall strategic ambition to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school.
From 37 letters deliver and 10 on street notices we received 1 positive response from a resident who strongly agreed with the proposals.
A report was submitted to the Central Stockport Area committee in January 2023 where approval was granted for the scheme, including advertisement of the TROs. Following advertisement of the TRO’s no objections were received during the consultation period, therefore the order was made. Works have been ordered and are nearing completion on site.
The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is a safe option for children and their families. To support this ambition, the Feasibility and Road Safety Team have been working to tackle key concerns which have been raised by schools and ward councillors.
To reduce the impact of inconsiderate parking and to highlight to passing vehicles there are likely to be children in the area, the following improvements have been identified surrounding St Bernadette's Primary School:
Please view the plan here:
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Please could you spend a few minutes to consider the issues and let us have your feedback on the proposals. Please include any comments you may wish to make on the proposal by completing the online survey by Friday 7th October 2022.
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