Haringey Council is expanding its School Streets initiative to create safer environments around schools, encouraging children to walk, bike, or scooter to school. This aims to reduce air pollution and promote healthy lifestyles among pupils. The initiative, which has already benefited 16,000 children through 34 established School Streets, is focused on improving the community's health and well-being. Councillor Mike Hakata highlights the importance of this program in fostering cleaner air and safer streets. Ongoing consultations aim to gather community feedback on new School Streets proposals affecting various schools in Haringey, ensuring residents can voice their opinions.
The expanding School Streets initiative across Haringey aims to make school journeys safer and more environmentally friendly, benefitting 16,000 children to date.
Mike Hakata emphasizes that the School Streets program plays a vital role in creating a greener Haringey, promoting clean air and safer streets for children.
Consultations for new School Streets are currently open, inviting community feedback to enhance the initiative further while promoting active travel among schoolchildren.
Restrictions will apply in School Streets, allowing only pedestrians, cyclists, and exempt vehicles during designated operational hours, aiming for safer school access.
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