Castel Primary to trial School Street scheme next term
- Castel Primary School will trial a School Street scheme during summer term, closing nearby roads during school hours
- The informal trial runs from 14th April to at least 8th May along sections of Ruette de la Generotte and Rue de la Masse
- Roads will be closed to most vehicles between 8:15-9:00am and 2:45-3:30pm on weekdays, except cyclists, school buses and residents
- The scheme aims to promote walking and cycling whilst creating safer school journeys
- Traffic & Highway Services will monitor the trial before proposing a potential official 9-12 month trial
Castel Primary School will trial a School Street scheme during the upcoming summer term, closing sections of nearby roads to most vehicles during school drop-off and pick-up times.
The informal trial, conducted in partnership with Traffic & Highway Services, will take place along sections of Ruette de la Generotte and Rue de la Masse from Tuesday 14th April until at least Friday 8th May.
The School Street area will stretch from Ruette de la Generotte at the junction with Ruette de Fries, to Rue de la Masse from the junction with Mont D'Aval and Rue des Deslisles to the junction with Rue St Germain. These sections will be closed to most traffic on weekdays between 8:15-9:00am and 2:45-3:30pm, with exceptions for cyclists, school buses and those accessing properties.
The scheme aims to promote alternative transport methods for students, including walking and cycling, whilst creating a safer and more pleasant environment for school journeys. The closure will provide uninterrupted pedestrian access to footpaths leading to Saumarez Park and beyond to the east, the Les Beaucamps High School area to the south and the Kings Mills area to the west.
Paul James, Traffic and Highway Services Road Safety Officer, said: "The School Street scheme has already proved successful for an increasing number of schools throughout the island, and this latest informal trial aims to build on that to further increase active travel options for students and other vulnerable road users around Castel Primary School. Being so close to Saumarez Park means this particular scheme can connect our active travel network to footpaths and other quieter roads that run through some of the most scenic and tranquil areas of our island."
Peter Curtis, Headteacher at Castel Primary School, said: "I am delighted we are trialling this School Street for Castel Primary. Managing cars and drivers is an ever-increasing demand on school staff time, and I am positive this will keep students here safer and healthier. Pupils themselves have raised concerns regarding the number of cars in and around school, as well as the poor choices some drivers make, so I am pleased that we are responding to this issue."
During the trial period, Traffic & Highway Services will closely monitor usage and operational times before presenting proposals to the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure regarding the potential for an official 9-12 month trial.
The initiative follows the successful implementation of School Streets across the island, with Castel Primary becoming the latest school to trial the scheme.
Q&A
Q: When will the School Street trial begin at Castel Primary?
A: The informal trial will begin on Tuesday 14th April when the summer school term starts and is planned to run until at least Friday 8th May.
Q: Which roads will be affected by the School Street scheme?
A: The scheme will affect sections of Ruette de la Generotte from the junction with Ruette de Fries, and Rue de la Masse from the junction with Mont D'Aval and Rue des Deslisles to the junction with Rue St Germain.
Q: What vehicles will still be allowed during the closure times?
A: During the closure times of 8:15-9:00am and 2:45-3:30pm on weekdays, cyclists, school buses and those accessing properties will still be permitted to use the roads.
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