John Ball School

The roads close to schools often have periods of the day that are busy with school traffic, causing road safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists, congestion, and poor air quality for all.

The primary objective of this programme is to create a safer environment for travel to school on foot and by bicycle, by implementing a short restriction at school drop off and pick up times. School Streets have many additional benefits such as improving the air quality at the school gates, encouraging daily routines that incorporate exercise and helping to reduce the impact of the school run for those that live in the immediate vicinity of the school gates.

How will a School Street affect you?

Baizdon Road will be closed to all traffic from the junction of Hurren Close to the school’s perimeter fence line on Baizdon Road, from 8.30 to 9.15 am and 2.45 to 3.30pm on school days during term time only. The restriction will be supported by signage advising the times and advanced warning signage will also be in place.

There are a number of ways School Street closures will be managed due to the different types of road layouts and circumstances in each location. Baizdon Road will be managed by the school using temporary barriers.

Access will be limited to Emergency Services vehicles and a limited number of vehicles with exemptions.

To further support the benefits of the existing School Street at John Ball, a second restriction is being added. Vehicular access to Hurren Close, Nesbit Close and Perks Close will be restricted at the times shown above. It will be managed by the school, using temporary barriers.

For further details on this School Street please see the commonplace website, where there are a series of Frequently Asked Questions.