Edition No 15 22/23 January 2023 SAFER SCHOOL STREETS The Frome Safer School Streets scheme has been designed to make conditions safer for walking and cycling near Trinity First School, Oakfield Academy ,Avanti Park School, Critchill School and Bright Start Nursery. The scheme has been designed by Sustrans in partnership with schools, Frome Town Council and Somerset County council, using a co-design process with the community. Sustrans have also secured funding to deliver a “Quiet Way” along Oakfield and Somerset roads, to complement the scheme. A Quiet Way limits traffic speeds and makes the route safer for cycling, and allows for more permanent measures such as improved crossings to be delivered. The Safer School Streets scheme will be installed in Spring/Summer 2023 for a trial period of 18 months in order to monitor its effectiveness in reducing traffic, improving safety and increasing levels of active travel on the school run. Residents and families are invited to view the plans and discuss the scheme with Frome Town Council and Somerset County Council. This will be an opportunity to hear more about the rationale behind the scheme, what the design will look like and to discuss as a community how we can work together to make the trial a success.
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