A COUNCILLOR has called for road safety improvements outside Christ Church Infant School in Downend.
South Gloucestershire Frenchay and Downend ward councillor Liz Brennan said a series of improvements are needed on roads surrounding the school, Christchurch Avenue, Christchurch Lane and Church View.
Cllr Brennan said: “Parents and residents have raised serious concerns about the safety of the roads outside the school.
“At busy drop-off and pick-up times, unclear road markings and parked vehicles can create hazardous conditions for children and families.
“Children should be able to travel to and from school safely.
“These improvements would help create a safer environment and ensure the road layout properly protects pupils and pedestrians.”
The Conservative councillor has set up a petition on her party’s website, bsgconservatives.com,calling for:
• a clearly-marked pedestrian walkway across the end of Christchurch Avenue, • reinstatement of zig-zag markings,
• installation of clear and enforceable ‘School Keep Clear’ markings,
• new double yellow lines and the resurfacing of Christchurch Avenue outside the school.
Cllr Brennan is calling for the council to treat the issue as a priority road safety project.