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Car free school streets

Since September 2019, roads outside of 20 schools in ¶®ÒõµÛ have been closed to motor traffic at the start and end of the school day.

This is part of a scheme to reduce congestion and improve air quality at the school gates as well as making it easier and safer to walk or cycle to school.

This scheme aims to:

  • cut down on traffic and parking pressures outside schools
  • discourage car journeys to school and encourage walking and cycling
  • make the streets outside schools safer at the start and end of the day
  • improve air quality and create a more pleasant environment for everyone

See how schools were selected and details on what type of locations are most appropriate for this part-time closure of streets to traffic.

All schools in ¶®ÒõµÛ are able to benefit through the Modeshift STARS scheme, which offers support and rewards to schools for taking steps to promote safer, greener and healthier travel.

To support evidence-based decisions, an auditing process has recently been undertaken to assess suitability and prioritise locations for the future delivery of CFSS in ¶®ÒõµÛ.

Read the CFSS Audit Report September 2023


Page last updated: 3 October 2023