Christopher Hatton Healthy School Street

What is happening now?

During September and October 2022 we consulted on whether to make the trial Healthy School Street permanent. We also asked you if we should add two bike hangars and create space to plant a tree. You can read the monitoring report at the end of this page Thank you to everyone who shared their views. We have now decided to make the following permanent changes:

• Healthy School Street motor vehicle restrictions on Mount Pleasant and Laystall Street between 8am – 9.15am and 3pm - 4pm, Monday to Friday during term time only.

• Installing two new bike hangars on Elm Street (outside Elm House) creating secure parking space for up to 12 standard bikes for local residents alongside planting one new tree.

What was the issue?

The school suffered with parking issues, congestion, road danger and poor air quality outside the school, making it unsafe for the school community.

As 69% of households in Camden do not own a car and public transport capacity remains much lower than before the pandemic, we know that safe and easy walking, cycling and scooting routes are more important than ever. Supporting and encouraging those who are able to walk and cycle, by creating safer streets will ensure that there is more space available on public transport and on our roads for those who need it the most.

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