Hawthorn Avenue - Healthy School Streets

The Sustainable Transport team at Essex County Council has received funding through the Active Travel Fund 4 scheme which will allow us to make improvements.

A survey and school gate event took place to shape the changes on the street. A selection of physical measures will be explored in 2024, including:

• A new raised zebra crossing to slow traffic and improve conditions when crossing.
• New speed cushions.
• New pencil-shaped bollards.
• More law enforcement presence.
• Replacement illuminated bollards to improve conditions when crossing.

Construction is expected to take place in autumn ‘24 and winter ‘25 during school half terms, this is subject to change

Behaviour measures:

• Creating and or continuing a School Travel Plan with our coordinator Nick Hill.
• Active Travel Pledges.
• Car Sharing.
• Sustainable travel route maps.
• Bikeability Training for pupils (please note Infant schools are not included).
• Pedestrian Training Road Safety Course.
• Educational Materials. (see attached and can you link to the Anti-idling campaign on the Air Quality website: What can I do? | Essex Air)
• We are seeking to employ more Enforcement Officers to patrol school streets and enforce current restrictions and encourage considerate parking behaviours

Priorities for future funding include:

• Introducing more green space, speed limits and signage.
• Exploring additional crossing points.
• Widening footpaths.
• Introducing segregated cyclepaths.

Please see the full engagement results report for more detail.