Three New School Streets Launched in the Borough
Traffic to be restricted during school pick up and drop off times
Cllr Costigan in the playground at Ravenor School
October 5, 2023
The new term has seen extra restrictions on traffic around three school in the London Borough of Ealing.
School Streets have been introduced at Ark Priory in Acton, Blair Peach in Southall and Ravenor in Greenford. This means the council has now implement 24 School Streets restrictions.
This programme aims to encourage more children to travel to and from school on foot or by bike or scooter.
To do this the streets around these schools are closed to most traffic at school opening and closing times so that we can keep children safe from traffic.
Councillor Deirdre Costigan, deputy leader and cabinet member for climate action, joined children at Ravenor Primary School in Greenford for the opening of their new school street on Monday (2 October).
She said, “It’s great news for the safety of Ealing’s children and young people that we now have 3 new school streets in the borough, which takes us to 24 school streets – almost halfway to our target of 50 by 2026.
“By walking, cycling or scooting to school, you can help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, while also promoting physical activity in your family and a sense of community spirit in our borough. Give it a try!”
She added, “If you still need to drive, please don’t forget the importance of switching off your vehicle engine.
“It’s a very simple action that can have a big impact on the air quality near schools. Let’s keep the borough free of unnecessary idling – running your vehicle’s engine when it is not moving is using up your fuel and harming those around you.”
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