FAQs

Three proposed improvements have been identified following our School Street Trial delivered in 2023 and formalised in 2024, these new proposals seek to build on the original engagement and in-school behavioural change education that has already been delivered to pupils and the wider school community and to reflect the changes in travel behaviours following the new 'School Street' restrictions that have identified through VivaCity Data and school feedback.

At this early stage of the design a detailed costing exercise has not yet been carried out. However, we expect the scheme costs to be in line with similar schemes being delivered across the country. 

The funding for developing these schemes has been provided by Active Travel England, which is an executive agency set up by central government with responsibility for improving walking, wheeling and cycling routes in the UK.

Additional funding will be sought to implement the proposals based on final design costs following this consultation. 

At this stage we are still gathering feedback and data to facilitate a final design, once the final design is approved we will be able to update on delivery timeframes.

At this point we do not have any delivery dates for this work, however, Work on the highway outside of schools is usually planned to be delivered within a school holiday period.

All three proposals have been drafted to address school gate issues and concerns which were identified through the school streets trial programme.  These proposals are supported by robust data and engagement and will support pupils active travel to school and safety in the wider community.