The School Streets initiative, which aims to create safer and more pleasant environments around school gates, is being expanded by Haringey Council to cover more schools across the borough during drop-off and pick-up times.
The zones encourage children to travel to and from school on foot, bike, or scooter, reducing air pollution and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Haringey Council has already implemented 34 School Streets, which it says have benefitted 16,000 children.
Mike Hakata, councillor responsible for climate action, environment, and transport, said: “Our expanding School Streets programme is a crucial part of building a fairer, greener Haringey where children can travel to school in cleaner air and safer streets.
“It’s great to see that our existing schemes are already transforming trips to school for thousands, and I’m delighted many more communities will have the opportunity to benefit from a healthier start and end to the school day.
“I’m keen to encourage residents to share their views on our proposals and look forward to hearing the feedback on each of the schemes.”
Only people walking, cycling, and wheeling, and those with vehicle exemption permits, are eligible to enter the zone while the School Street is in operation.
Consultation is underway until May 2 on initial designs for School Streets at the following schools: Crowland Primary and Gladesmore Community, Muswell Hill Primary, Highgate Wood Secondary, Hornsey School for Girls, Norfolk House, Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary, Tetherdown Primary, and Eden Primary and Fortismere.
Residents have until April 9, 2025, to object or make representation on proposed traffic orders for School Streets at St Francis de Sales Infant and Junior, Bounds Green Infant and Junior, Coldfall Primary, and Welbourne Primary.
More information on the School Streets programme and how to respond to both consultations can be found on the council’s website.
