Ashby de la Zouch
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Proposed Safer Route to School Scheme
Latest Update June 2008
Scheme Objectives
The objective of the scheme is to improve road safety, thereby encouraging parents and pupils to walk to school instead of using a car to drop their children off. This will lead to improved health and fitness by increasing the number of pupils walking to and from school.
The scheme outlined below is particularly aimed at reducing vehicle speeds and making it easier to cross Moira Road. These measures not only benefit the existing school walking bus but also pedestrians in general and should go a long way towards acheiving the above objectives.
The Scheme
A scheme has been developed which is aimed at improving the walking bus route to school. The main elements are:
- New zebra crossing on Moira Road
- Speed control cushions on Moira Road either side of the zebra crossing
- Various footway works to further aid pedestrians
For photos and details of the measures and other measures please view our
photo Gallery.
Public Consultation
A public consulation was held in May 2007, this included a public exhibition. The exhibition was well attended and a positive response was received. The consultation deadline for comments has now elapsed.
The results of the consultation were:
- 52% of respondents agreed with the proposals.
- 46% of respondents agreed with the scheme subject to modifications.
- 2% of respondents disagreed with the proposals.
All comments received were collated and considered by County Council member, and they decided that the scheme should proceed.
Construction
Construction was completed in April 2008. Monitoring of the scheme is currently being undertaken.
Contact Details
If you wish to discuss these proposals in more detail please contact:-
Peter Doggett on direct line telephone number 0116 3057266or
Clive Hodges on direct line telephone number 0116 3057224
or
Email
tsd@leics.gov.uk
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