Benefits of the School Street

• 70% say that the area feels safer with 59% saying it is easier to cross the roads
• Half are pleased that vehicles cannot park illegally on the School Street and that the street feels nicer, whilst 41% think that there is more space to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot in the SS zone
• Additional benefits mentioned by the 3 residents taking part: One resident who lives on the School Street comments that it is easier to find a parking space during the hours the School Street operates, one appreciates the increased sociability on the street amongst parents and children, the third resident states that they have not seen any additional effects

This chart shows benefits experienced since the school street has been in place:
70% say the area feels safer
59% say it’s easier to cross the roads
50% like that vehicles cannot park illegally on the School Street
50% say the school street feels nicer
41% like that there’s more space to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot in the school street zone
37% say the school run in less stressful
37% feel that walking the short distance to school is good for their wellbeing
30% like that they have the opportunity to teach their child/ children about road safety
30% say that their children enjoy the school street
30% like that there are more people walking in general
22% say the air feels cleaner to breathe
22% enjoy spending quality time with their child or children
15% have experienced other benefits
13% have not experienced any of these benefits