'Children spend 15 per cent of their time at schools. Introducing 20mph speed limits outside schools is saying to children 'we care about you 15 per cent of the time, but couldn't give a damn 85 per cent of the time'.'
Councillors are next week due to scrutinise a £2.5 million Government funded scheme to slow down traffic outside many - but not all - schools in Shropshire, but a national expert in transport policies has slammed the approach.
"It is the single most important move that any council could make for public health," said Prof Whitelegg."Pollution from the roads in Shropshire beats obesity and smoking in its effects on human health. There is no argument about this - it's the main thing over and above anything." Councillor Dean is also pushing for a trial 20mph speed limit which has been agreed by the council for the Porthill area to get going. The scheme would last for 18 months – and the results would be used to decide whether to introduce similar measures in other areas of the county.
"Further information will be released once the programme of works has been agreed internally," he added. They conclude that"no further speed reducing interventions" are needed at 107 out of 179 highway sites near schools. They add:"There is a reputation risk associated with perceived lack of progress and the limited ability of officers to provide updates to Shropshire Council members and school communities on progress in response to enquiries."
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