April 2007
Monthly Archive
Safe Routes to Schools
Posted by info on 27 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Transport
I took this video between 3.10pm and 3.30pm on Thursday April 26th at Ballyfeeny National School on the Roosky to Scramogue Road.
The road is used as link between the N4 and N5 through east Roscommon and carries large numbers of heavy vehicles, as can be seen from the video.
I’ve put the video on my website to try and publicise the efforts of local parents to get Roscommon County Council to adequately provide for their children’s safety. Engineering works are needed to slow traffic approaching the school, the speed limit of 80km needs to be reduced and regularly enforced, high-visibility hazzard lighting needs to be installed and maintained, and, in the long run, the more parking needs to be provided to allow parents collect their children away from the main road.
I am also highlighting this issue to draw attention to a central feature of the Green Party’s electoral manifesto.
If we are part of the next Government, we have committed to initiate a “Safe Routes to Schools” programme, which will see the installation of secure crossings, secure cycleways and secure walkways on every national school in the country.
We believe that this will improve road safety, promote healthier lifestyles for children and reduce car dependency. I hope you feel the same.
The Government’s Record on Litter
Posted by info on 03 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Environment
