People have told us, and some of us are parents too, that they don't feel it is safe to allow their children to cycle to school - and it doesn't have to be this way. We should feel that our children, our streets and neighbourhoods are safe for us to enjoy, on foot, cycle and in a motor vehicle.

But what do your children, or the children you care for think? they have a say too, on their future, and their present environment. Of course, these kinds of ideas, involve residents, teachers, the local councils, highways professionals etc, so the answers aren't always simple. However...

Trials have worked well in other places around the country and world - parents and residents have worked together to reclaim, and calm their streets - so that they feel safe for all. Of course, this is all about consensus, and testing things out - to see if they work.

Please note that at the moment, we are just canvassing for your ideas, thoughts etc. Nothing is in progress or planned, as of yet. But we'd like to think we could host a workshop to understand your needs, wants, and look at the demands and constraints with residents, planners, councillors etc. The outcome of that workshop being a way forwards to make school streets safer and/or more attractive in terms of safety.

Here are some examples of projects:
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/projects/2019/england/street-design-at-carr-junior-school-york
https://www.arup.com/news-and-events/arup-and-sustrans-start-work-on-greater-manchesters-active-neighbourhoods
http://schoolstreets.org.uk/

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