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Eight Mayo schools will reap the programmes benefits
Eight Mayo schools will benefit from the Safe Routes to School programme.
Mayo schools make up eight of 141 additional schools nationwide that will benefit from the programme.
This latest phase will extend the popular ‘School Zone’ improvements to more schools across the country, using recognisable design features, such as pencil shaped bollards, colourful road markings, improved footpaths and pedestrian crossings to highlight the presence of the school and encourage traffic to slow down and increase active travel among students.
For the first time, schools on Higher Speed Rural Roads (HSRR) will be included in the programme, with 67 of the 141 schools announced today being in this category.
The design approach at these schools will be different to the standard ‘School Zone’ approach, with the focus being on alerting motorists to the presence of schools and encouraging lower speeds and more attentive driving.
The SRTS programme, launched in 2021, provides local authorities with targeted funding to enhance safer front of school environments and improved walking and cycling infrastructure around schools. By alleviating traffic congestion and fostering safe and sustainable travel habits, the programme aims to make active commuting more accessible for students throughout the country.
The programme is funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority (NTA), with the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce is co-ordinating the programme.
Speaking at the launch event, Minister Eamon Ryan said he hopes this has made many schools ‘happier places so far’.
“This new round of funding will mean that we can make the environment around a further 141 schools calmer and safer, in particular those on very busy roads. Making our children happier and calmer is always a great reason to take action, and I look forward to this programme going from strength to strength,” concluded.
See below the list of Mayo schools who will benefit:
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