Safer School Journeys - Alston Primary School

Overview

The Safer School Journeys programme is a city-wide initiative designed to make streets around schools safer, healthier and more welcoming for pupils, families and the wider community.

Funded through the Clean Air Zone and aligned with the city’s Road Harm Reduction Strategy, this programme offers dedicated support to help schools identify and address road safety concerns, improve air quality, and encourage more walking, wheeling, and cycling. It also supports the vision for Kids Streets across the West Midlands.

Alston Primary School has been selected for improvements as part of this programme.

We are proposing to introduce:

  • A one-way on Repton Road (from Belchers Lane to Kenwood Road) to improve access and safety
  • Raised crossing points to improve safety for people walking and wheeling 
  • Speed humps to reduce traffic speeds 
  • Junction narrowing to slow vehicles and improve visibility
  • Widened pavements to provide more space for people walking and wheeling 
  • No waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) at junctions to improve access and safety
  • Tree planting to improve the look and feel of the area

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Give Us Your Views

Online Survey

Closes 24 Jul 2026

Opened 6 Jul 2026

Contact

saferschooljourneys@birmingham.gov.uk

Events

  • Safer School Journeys - drop-in session

    From 16 Jul 2026 at 15:45 to 16 Jul 2026 at 17:00
    Alston Primary School, Alston Road, B9 5UN

    An opportunity to view the plans in person, and talk to the project team. No booking needed.

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Areas

  • Heartlands
  • HODGE HILL

Audiences

  • Cyclists
  • Local Residents
  • Motor Vehicle Drivers
  • Pedestrians

Interests

  • Transport (Including Walking)