Oadby Brocks Hill Primary School

Safer Routes to School

Latest update February 2007

The scheme is now substantially complete. Waymarkings designed by a pupil from Brocks Hill Primary School will be laid along footways in the vicinity of the school to help parents and pupils identify the safer routes to school.

Latest update October 2006

The scheme has now been approved for implementation, and construction has started on site.

July 2006

The comments received, both supporting and opposing the proposals, will now be reported to the Highways and Transportation Lead Members Meeting for approval. Thank you for taking the time to return the comment form.

Background

The aim of the Safer Routes to School programme is to make roads safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
In response to issues identified in Brocks Hill Primary School Travel plan, Leicestershire County Council has developed a scheme to improve footways / crossing points on the 3 main routes to the school. The scheme aims to encourage parents and children to walk to school instead of using a car to drop their children off.
Subject to final approval, works are expected to start late summer 2006.

The Proposals

The proposals are intended to support and help build on the initiatives being pursued by the school such as the star walker scheme.

The Proposals include:-
Dropped crossings with tactile paving.
A 20mph zone along Ridgeway and Howden Road.
Way Markings, to identify the Safer Routes to School with associated signing and lining.
Signing and markings to identify the Safer Routes to School.
Extend existing "School keep clear" road markings
Cycle access at Hidcote Road Closure.

Oadby Brocks Hill Primary School Proposal (pdf, 510kB).
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For photos and details of the traffic measures we are proposing in your area, please click on our link to the Photo Gallery and follow the links in gallery Part 5 for tactile paving, traffic signing and 20mph speed limits.

What are the benefits?

Improved safety on the school journey.
Reduced traffic flows and congestion outside of school at peak times.
The journey to school provides an opportunity for social contact between parents and children.
Improved levels of health and fitness with increased levels of cycling and walking.
Improved road awareness and personal safety skills.
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Comments

If you would like to comment on the proposals, please contact our officers on the telephone numbers provided under contact details or email the issues you wish to raise to its@leics.gov.uk
All comments will be treated in confidence

What happens next?

The success of these proposals is dependent on the support of the local community and comments received help elected members to decide how the scheme should progress. The final outcome of the consultations will be posted on the website.

Contact Details

If you wish to discuss these proposals please contact:-

Dave East on telephone number 0116 305 6819 or

Paul Wroblewski on telephone number 0116 305 6839

or email its@leics.gov.uk