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The School Streets Pilot will be starting on Wednesday 21 October Why are we introducing school streets? The council is introducing school streets at a number of primary schools across Edinburgh for an initial period of eighteen months. These locations have been experiencing ongoing road safety issues caused by drivers bringing their vehicles too close to the school gate.
The benefits of introducing school streets are that: • walking, cycling and active lifestyles for pupils and parents will increase • traffic speed, congestion and pollution around school gates will reduce • we are responding to a demand from parents and residents.
How will it operate? Vehicles will not be able to drive in, out or around the school streets when the scheme is in operation. Large signs will be at the entrance to the scheme and they will have flashing lights to indicate when the scheme is in operation. Only those with permits will be exempt from the closure.
Which street/s will be closed and at what times? Streets affected Livingstone Place Sciennes Road (between Sylvan Place and Tantallon Place) Times 8.35am to 9am and 2.40pm to 3.30pm Mon toThurs 8.35am to 9am and 11.55am to 12.20pm Fri
I am a resident of a school street. Can I drive in and out of my street when the signs are flashing? Yes – local residents living within the streets that are closed should apply for a permit that must be displayed on the car windscreen. Residents who live in the School Streets zone will receive a letter from the Council giving advice on how to apply and further information is also available on our website. If your household has more than one car you should apply for one for each car. Please note this only applies to those living at the address and not visitors.
What other road users are permitted in the street? Disabled users displaying a blue badge will be permitted as well as emergency services and contract school transport dropping or picking up pupils from the school.
Who will enforce school streets? The scheme will be enforced by Police Scotland. The penalty for ignoring the signs will be a fine.
Where can I find out more? Please go to our website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolstreets or email schoolstreets@edinburgh.gov.uk
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