Making our Roads safe for South Morningside Primary School pupils - Petitions (Open)
Petition details
The petitioner urgently requests that the Council implement immediate road safety measures around the school to protect children from traffic-related risks. Despite a 20 mph limit, hazards like inadequate signage, double parking, and bypass traffic create unsafe conditions daily for over 500 students. The petitioner calls for the Council to take the following actions: Enhanced Road Safety Features: Install continental-style crossings and speed bumps on Morningside Drive, Craiglea Drive, and Greenbank Drive, alongside prominent 鈥淪chool Zone鈥� signage to ensure drivers remain alert and reduce speeds. Increased Enforcement During Peak Times: Position a crossing guard or community warden at critical junctions during drop-off and pick-up hours to deter dangerous driving and manage high traffic volumes safely. Improved School Zone Visibility: Add visible 鈥淪chool Zone鈥� signs with flashing lights and clear road markings, similar to those used successfully at other area schools, to clearly designate the area as a child safety zone. Further recommended actions include establishing no-parking zones, installing speed-activated signs, and creating permanent barriers for safe drop-off zones. Over the long term, the petitioner suggests a redesign of street layouts and automated enforcement measures to sustain a safer environment for children. These measures are intended to reduce traffic dangers around the school and create safer, more accessible routes for all students.
