New safer crossings and pathways completed near Boscombe school
BCP Council's been working along Ashley Road
Two new toucan crossings and improved shared pathways have been completed along Ashley Road in Boscombe - with the aim of making the area safer for local schoolchildren.
BCP Council's been working on the project, outside Kings Park Academy, replacing the previous school crossing patrol.
It's also creating a safer and quieter connection between the park and Windham Road, towards Bournemouth train station.
Councillor Andy Hadley, Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy at BCP Council, said:
“These toucan crossings are vital elements in our broader efforts to make the conurbation a safer and more accessible place for walking, wheeling and cycling. By focusing on key locations such as Kings Park and Kings Park Academy, we are ensuring that both residents and schoolchildren can travel safely while encouraging more sustainable, active forms of transport.”
Nigel Fox, Site Manager at Kings Park Academy, has welcomed the improvements:
“I’m very happy with the work that’s been done. The contractors were very cooperative and made sure there was limited disruption to the school. Now the crossing is complete, it is widely used by parents and children.
“The safety of our students is a key priority, and the installation of this new crossing outside the school will make a real difference to them. We are excited to see these improvements in action.”
The work on Ashley Road forms part of a larger initiative, funded by the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund, to create a more connected network of sustainable travel routes across south east Dorset.
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