Harrison Primary School Street Trial
Background:
Harrison Primary School has been selected to take part in a School Streets trial, in partnership with Hampshire County Council and the charity Sustrans. A ‘School Street’ is a road closure outside the school at the beginning and the end of the school day, intended to make the area outside our school gate a healthier and more pleasant environment and to make it easier for everyone to travel actively and safely.
How does it work?
A temporary restriction on vehicle access will be introduced on the full length of Harrison Road (see map below) between 8:15-9:00am and 2:45-3:30pm. During these periods (on school days only), trained School Streets stewards in high-visibility vests will place barriers on the road to restrict access for non-essential vehicles. The access restrictions will not apply to residential/business premises within the affected street, emergency services, school staff, blue badge holders, deliveries and carers of residents on the street. However, they will apply to all general school-related drop-off and pick-up traffic.
The School Streets trial will commence on 19 July 2021 and will be in effect until at least the end of October, at which time a decision will be made on whether to continue the trial for a longer duration.
Map of Harrison Primary School pedestrian zone:
How to get involved in the School Street Trial:
If you like the idea of a car-free school street, perhaps you will consider becoming a volunteer steward. Stewards help to manage traffic at the barriers and ensure that children are safe at pick up and drop off times. If you are available on any days at drop-off / pick-up times and are keen to be part of our School Street community, then do get in touch with the school. Full training will be provided.
We hope that you will be supportive of this project. We value your feedback and welcome any comments you would like to make regarding the trial. There will be opportunities for you to give feedback throughout the trial period. If you have any questions or comments about the School Street, please get in touch by emailing saferplaces@hants.gov.uk.
Feedback
Thank you to all those who took part in the survey on School Streets. The survey is now closed and we’re looking at the results and this will inform the future outcomes of the pilot. This website will be updated when a decision has been made about the future of the pilot.
If you have any further feedback or concerns please still contact us at saferplaces@hants.gov.uk.
Further information:
Click on the downloads below for copies of letters to parents and residents, the My Journey School Streets map, a list of frequently asked questions and a copy of the HCC road closure order.
