The Safer Routes to School Programme has taken another step forward in the promotion of pedestrian safety.
A new footway has been built on the south side of Copmanthorpe Lane that allows children to approach the school on the same side. This avoids having to cross the road by the school gates, where a number of drivers still insist in dropping off their children despite the provision of alternatives such as the Park and Stride and the Walking Bus (see more here).
The programme, run by City of York Council is part of a national scheme to reduce car journeys to school, improve safety and encourage a healthier lifestyle. The local programme hopes to deal with parking in Appleton Road and improve the crossing point on Sim Balk Lane, both issues that have been raised as part of the Crossroads Scheme.