Road safety improvements are being made to streets around Croydon schools following the end of the school crossing patrol service.
The non-statutory school crossing patrol service finished at the last six schools to have the service at the end of the summer school term in July. Like several councils, Croydon began phasing out its school crossing patrol service in 2022.
Ahead of the school crossing patrol service ending, the council commissioned an independent traffic management company to complete road safety assessments for the six remaining schools to identify any recommendations to improve road safety in the areas.
Out of the six audits, three had recommendations for improvements to be made which the council is now pursuing ahead of the new school year starting in September.
Changes include trimming back trees for better visibility of crossing signs and extending zig-zag markings to provide more warning of people crossing to drivers.
For one school, the assessment recommended an education piece within the school for parents, carers and children to use the existing zebra crossings in the area.
Jason Perry, executive mayor of Croydon, said: “Very few London Boroughs now operate this non-statutory service, particularly with the implementation of School Streets, which have improved road safety.
“Road safety remains a priority for me and for the council. We will continue to provide safety advice and education to schools as well as involving them in initiatives such as Junior Roadwatch and School Streets.”
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