Safer Routes to School

School Travel Plan

LONGSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL, EDINBURGH.

February 2018

IntroductionLongstone Primary has 267 pupils within in the main school and 64 pupils within the nursery, with a catchment covering the area below:

In December 2016 parents were invited to complete a travel survey. 23 did so and raised the following issues. Full results are in the appendix.The Redhall Residents Association also raised concerns about parent parking and school buses on Redhall Grove.

Travel and Transport IssuesProblems/concerns reported in parents’ travel survey:

Details of issue/concern Possible solutions?Redford Grove - Cars mount pavement or reverse to pass or park Parking on double yellow lines and corners and letting kids out in road

JRSO/school run Parksmart Campaign in conjunction with Council Parking Attendants and Community Police. Residents Association request coaches for school trips pick up in Redhall Gardens or on main road to reduce congestion.

Kingsknowe Road North/ Redhall Grove - fast traffic and concern about there not being a dedicated crossing point.

Ask for speed surveys to see if the introduction of 20mph has made a difference.Ask for a crossing patrol re-assessment if necessary. Request vehicle activated speed sign.

Dog poo corner Redhall Rd/Kingsknowe Rd North, near school gate and on route through Longstone Park

Report incidents on https://my.edinburgh.gov.uk/app/report_it_forms/dog_fouling Request visits from Environmental Wardens including information stickers warning offenders face a fixed penalty of £80 rising to £100 if not paid promptly.

Parents smoking at school gate Whilst this is not illegal, the school could include information on risks to health for others breathing in the smoke. If there is a littering issue, then this should be raised with the Environmental Wardens

Survey AnalysisPupils Actual Mode of Travel to SchoolHands survey figures 2009 to 2016

2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 20160.0%

20.0%

40.0%

60.0%

80.0%

100.0%

120.0%

71.4% 69.1%58.6% 63.6% 59.6% 67.6%

10.2%5.5% 9.1%

23.5%

15.8% 12.7%

27.6%

11.7%

9.7%6.5%

2.9%1.2%

8.4%3.2%

2.9%4.3%3.6%

Longstone Pupil Travel Other

Taxi

Bus

Driven

Park & Stride

Scooter / Skate

Cycle

Walk

Active travel modes have been maintained between 58% and 78% throughout Driving has decreased overall with increases in Park and Stride. Numbers walking have increased overall. Unsafe parking at drop off and pick up remains an issue. A survey in December 2017 showed a number of cars parking on

double yellow lines, on corners and across driveways.

Action Plan for 2018-2021

STP Aims: To promote regular physical activity to improve health and wellbeing. To promote safer, accessible travel to and from school and reduce congestion. To promote sustainable travel and to reduce the contribution of travel to school’s carbon footprint.

Target Actions Target Date (month/year)

Named Person Responsible

Source of Funding

Objective 1 – Promote Active Travel

Increase active travel by 5% by September 2019 compared to our September 2018 score

Encourage pupils to walk, scoot and cycle more.

March 2018 and on-going

Safer Routes to School group, JRSOs, Class Teachers.

None

Big Pedal April 2018 Bike None

Providing scooter parking and ensuring there is sufficient bike parking to meet demand

May 2018 Safer Routes Group and Mark Symonds

Sustrans and School Fund

Objective 2 – Promote Safer Travel and Reduce Congestion

Reduce car usage by 5% points Ask for parking attendant and police support

2018-21 JRSOs None

Re-run Parksmart campaign Start of each academic session

JRSOs None

Continue Bikeability 2 on road P6 and Bikeability 1 for P5

Throughout school year

Class teachers Cycling Scotland

Run a Be Bright Be Seen Campaign before the clocks go back

Each October JRSOs CEC

Support JRSOs with resources and help implement their ideas

Ongoing PSA CEC

Do traffic trails in Primary 2 Ongoing Mark Symonds/Class teachers

CEC

Objective 3 – Promote Sustainable Travel

Reduce car usage by 5% points Discourage driving by promoting healthier and safer alternatives

2018-21 JRSOs CEC

Investigate setting up a walking bus Spring 2018 HT Road Safety to provide all resources and training for volunteers

Calculate the school’s carbon footprint and the impact of school travel on this.

2018-19 Eco Committee None

Reduce the school’s carbon footprint. 2018-21 Eco Committee None

Signatories

STP Working Group:

Angela Pearston – Headteacher

PSA - JRSO staff leader

JRSOs

Tom Kelly – Redhall Residents Association Chair

Sabine Donnelly – Parent Council and Staff Member

Jacqueline Corstorphine - Parent

Mark Symonds – Road Safety Officer

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Appendix 1 – Full Results

Which class are they in?

Nursery AM 1 4.35%

Nursery PM 0 0%

P1 3 13.04%

P2/3 8 34.78%

P4 5 21.74%

P5/6 6 26.09%

P7 2 8.70%

Do they have a bike?

Yes 22 95.65%

No 1 4.35%

Are they allowed to cycle on the road?

Yes 2 8.70%

No 21 91.30%

How do your children usually travel to school?

Walk 19 82.61%

Cycle 1 4.35%

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Scoot 4 17.39%

Bus 0 0%

Park & Stride 1 4.35%

Car 6 26.09%

Who do they usually travel with?

Alone 2 8.70%

With Parent 17 73.91%

With another adult 1 4.35%

With siblings 1 4.35%

With friends 3 13.04%

Not Answered 1 4.35%

Do you experience any problems with your journey?

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Why do you choose to drive the school run? (19 responses)

Too far to walk, scoot or cycle 1 4.35%

Young children 1 4.35%

Too dangerous to walk 0 0%

Multiple pick drops/pick ups 0 0%

No practical public transport 2 8.70%

Tight for time before/after work 10 43.48%

Other 2 8.70%

Please name the streets/locations you normally drop off and pick up your child(ren)?

What would persuade you not to drive the school run? (please tick all that apply)

Knowing other children are walking 4 17.39%

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Improved crossings 6 26.09%

Increased road safety information 4 17.39%

More personal safety education in school 2 8.70%

Convincing evidence of the health benefits of active travel 0 0%

Concerns about climate change 0 0%

More secure school cycle/scooter parking 2 8.70%

Improved cycle routes 4 17.39%

Better public transport 0 0%

Nothing 4 17.39%

Not Answered 10 43.48%

Would you consider car sharing? (either regularly or occasionally e.g. if your car was unavailable)

Already do 1 4.35%

Yes 2 8.70%

Maybe 0 0%

No 10 43.48%

Not Answered 10 43.48%

Would you use a walking bus to/from school if one operated in your area?

Yes 7 30.43%

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Maybe 4 17.39%

No 6 26.09%

Not Answered 6 26.09%

Would you take a turn on a walking bus, say once a fortnight?

Yes 8 34.78%

Maybe 3 13.04%

No 6 26.09%

Not Answered 6 26.09%

Are there any parts of your child(ren)'s journey that concern you from a personal safety view point?

Street lights not bright enough Longstone Grove, Redhall Road

Paths not gritted in park or on canal

Need lollipop person at level crossing

Hailes Quarry Park lacks street lights

Parents smoke right outside school

Dog poo cnr Redhall Rd/Kingsknowe rd N, nr school gate and on route thru Longstone Park

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Personal Safety Issues

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Appendix 2

ROAD SAFETY

SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL SURVEY

LOCATIONKingsknowe Road North/ Redhall Place

SCHOOLLongstone Primary

DATE22nd March 2017

START TIME

8am

FINISH TIME

9am

PART TWO (TRAFFIC CONDITIONS)

TIMES 0.5 5.10 10.15 15.20 20.25 25.30 TOTAL8.15-20

8.20-25

8.25-30

8.30-35

8.35-40

8.40-45

ACCPrimaryChildrenUNACC

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1.1.TIMES

30.35 35.40 40.45 45.50 50.55 55.60 TOTAL

8.45-50

ACCPrimar 0 2 4 6 1 0 13

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yChildrenUNACC

5 7 5 0 0 0 17

P = 30TIMES 0 5 10 15 2

025 30 35 40 45 50 55 Total

30 Min

5 10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45 50 55 60

CARS,LGVSMCY 6 7 8 6 9 7 4 7

12 10 12 19 10

764

HGV (X 2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0PSV (X2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PCY (X 1/3)

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.33

0

Busiest 30 minute period was 8.30am to 9.00am 107.33

64

All Values used in this Calculation must be taken from the same 30 minute (6 x 5) busiest period

P= 30V=64PV2= 30x(64x64) = 122,880

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