THREE more schools are set to get new 20 mph safety zones under proposals just unveiled.
Councillors in York will be discussing plans for new safety zones for Lord Deramore's primary in Heslington, Our Lady's RC primary in Acomb and Wheldrake primary.
The new speed limit areas are designed to address safety concerns in the vicinity of the schools - with both the volume and the speed of traffic and congestion caused by parking among issues raised by parents, teachers and pupils.
In consultation with headteachers, the council is proposing speed limits of 20mph and a variety of other traffic-calming measures to slow vehicles down.
Executive member for transport Tracey Simpson-Laing said: "Improving the safety of our children on the roads around our schools is one of our priorities.
It is extremely important that we encourage our children to use more sustainable ways of getting to school by alternative means, like walking or cycling.
"By initiating School Safety Zones, we believe children, parents and staff will be safer and healthier."
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