Traffic camera planned outside more Wirral schools
Traffic cameras could be installed in five more locations in Wirral in a bid to stop dangerous driving outside schools.Wirral Council has announced plans for the cameras to be placed outside schools in Bromborough, Liscard, Birkenhead and Wallasey.It is part of the part of the Schools Streets scheme, which sees roads temporarily closed to traffic during school drop-off and pick up times.Councillor Liz Grey, chair of Wirral Council's environment, climate emergency and transport committee, said the scheme means "a safer, calmer and more environmentally friendly atmosphere for families at the start and end of the school day".
The plans follows the successful rollout at Greenleas Primary School in Wallasey earlier this year.The School Streets scheme creates a mainly car free zone outside schools with the exception of residents or those working in an area at specific times. It also promotes active travel to schools rather than people going by car."This technology has been really successful at Greenleas, ensuring children are able to get to and from school safely," Ms Grey said.The areas where the new cameras are proposed are: Raeburn Primary School in Bromborough, Liscard Primary School in Liscard, Christ Church CE School in Birkenhead, St Albans Primary School in Wallasey, and St George's Primary School in Wallasey.A consultation is now taking place for people to raise any concerns and runs until 28 July.The council said the cameras will be installed when and if funding becomes available.
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