Safer School Streets are here to stay

Frome's Safer School Streets scheme is here to stay, following the end of an 18-month trial period.

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Frome’s scheme was spearheaded by Frome Town Council, via funding from Active Travel England and in partnership with Somerset Council and active travel charity Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans).

Following a review of quantitative data collected during the trial, and the results of FTC's town-wide perception survey, the Traffic Regulation Order has been made permanent by Somerset Council, as the Highways Authority.

This means that the timed road closures, 20mph limit and traffic-calming measures in the areas around Oakfield, Trinity and Critchill schools, and on Park Road near Avanti Park School will remain on a permanent basis.