Safe Routes to School
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was developed in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Green-Schools in 2020 as a response to the need to support schools to increase pupils walking and cycling to school.
Donegal County Council is tasked with delivering the infrastructure to provide the Scheme, following successful funding applications from the schools directly to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The programme addresses issues identified at each of the schools during scheme implementation.
Aims of the SRTS Programme:
- Improve safety at the school gate by providing ‘front of school’ treatments to alleviate congestion and improve access;
- Improve access routes to school by improving walking and cycling infrastructure; and
- Increase the number of students who cycle/scoot to school by expanding the amount of cycle parking
Examples
- Improvements may include upgraded bus set-down and crossing facilities adjacent to the schools, aimed at fostering a safer environment for the school communities.
- Improvements that aim to relieve congestion, reduce speed at the school gates during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Promote the use of alternate transportation methods such as walking and cycling as well as encouraging use of the park and stride from the adjacent public parking.
Useful Links
Safe Routes to School Design Guide - National Transport
Safe Routes to School | Green-Schools (greenschoolsireland.org)
An Taisce - The National Trust For Ireland