New Crawley pedestrian crossing helps families walking to school

A new Crawley pedestrian crossing is helping families walking to school.
West Green Primary School Business Manager Annette Tomsettis pictured trying the new crossing with her daughter before the school reopenedWest Green Primary School Business Manager Annette Tomsettis pictured trying the new crossing with her daughter before the school reopened
West Green Primary School Business Manager Annette Tomsettis pictured trying the new crossing with her daughter before the school reopened

Three new pedestrian crossings have been installed in recent months by West Sussex County Council and are now operational.

The crossings in Crawley, Burgess Hill and Thakeham represent a total investment of more than £500,000 and will improve safety for families with school-age children – plus pedestrians generally.

The Crawley crossing is in West Green Drive.

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With schools reopening and roads becoming busier after lockdown, people are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and consider other travel choices.

Roger Elkins, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: “The new crossings provide a safer route to schools for families and to other local amenities for pedestrians generally.

People are being encouraged to consider walking or cycling for their journeys, if they can. It’s a great way to get fit, save fuel money and reduce the number of cars on the road. This in turn will improve air quality and reduce congestion.”

Partnership working has resulted in the pedestrian crossing being installed near a school in Crawley.

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West Green Primary School requested the Puffin crossing for West Green Drive and worked with the county council’s transport improvements team to build the case for road safety improvements.

Other enhancements had already been introduced, including ‘School Keep Clear’ markings, to provide pupils and parents with a safer environment.

Throughout this process, West Green continued to provide pupils with road safety education and encourage sustainable travel.

Annette Tomsett, West Green Primary School business manager, said: “The school is delighted to have worked closely with West Sussex County Council in bringing to fruition this crossing. It will make a huge difference in the safe route to school for our pupils and families, alongside having a positive impact for the whole community for now and for the future.”

The improvements cost a total of about £100,000.

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