Safer School Journeys - Thornton 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.

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

We are proposing to introduce:

• A one-way on St Agathas Road (from Alum Rock Road to Washwood Heath Road) to improve access and safety
• Junction narrowing at both ends of St Agathas Road, including raised crossings to slow vehicles and make it easier and safer for people to cross the road
• A one-way on Thornton Road (from Washwood Heath Road to Alum Rock Road) to improve access and safety
• Junction narrowing at both ends of Thornton Road, including raised crossings to slow vehicles and make it easier and safer for people to cross the road
• Widened pavements outside the school with the potential of trees to improve the look and feel of the area

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