Welcome to the Leicestershire School Streets programme.
A School Street is the closure of a road to motor traffic outside a school during drop off and pick up times.
To ensure we maximise our resources and that of our Partners, your request to run a scheme at your school will be measured against our criteria which will include a safety check; this will determine if it is feasible to operate School Streets in your location.
Marshals stand with cones or barriers on either end of the road closure to restrict motor access. Some motor vehicles will be allowed through (i.e. those who live or work on said street) but will have to adhere to safety protocols such as lower speeds. Parents and children then can decide to walk, scoot or cycle to school, either from home or from a designated Park & Stride location.
Parking, congestion, and safety around schools continues to be a key concern for schools, residents and communities, who benefit from having a range of travel choices when on the school run.
The School Streets initiative looks to provide a solution to these issues through a time-limited congestion-free zone during school drop off and pick up times. This initiative prioritises pedestrians such as parents and children by providing a safe space for people to walk and cycle in the vicinity of the school through a hard or soft closure of the road or street.
School Streets largely runs via the good work of the school, but it does require sufficient input from Leicestershire County Council as the Highway Authority and other Partners to make arrangements for the Traffic Regulation Order, consultations and information provision.
You can find more information on our existing school streets schemes below.
