York council approves 20mph limits near Manor academy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 16:52 · Archive

City of York Council has approved 20mph speed limits on two roads near Manor CE Academy to address safety concerns.

City of York Council has approved 20mph speed limits on Millfield Lane and Low Poppleton Lane near Manor CE Academy in Acomb. The decision follows complaints about inconsiderate driving and parking that endanger pupils and reduce visibility where children cross the road.

Council officers said that large volumes of pupils arrive and leave in a short space of time, sometimes overwhelming existing facilities and placing children at risk of conflict with vehicles. Millfield Lane is largely industrial with numerous commercial vehicles regularly passing the school's frontage.

The new limits will apply from just south of the school on Millfield Lane and on Low Poppleton Lane to the junction with Boroughbridge Road and Beckfield Lane. The scheme forms part of the council's Safer Route to School initiative, with improvements to road layout mainly focused outside the school frontage.

How it is being reported

• 'Inconsiderate driving and parking' prompts 20mph limits near York schoolSpeed limits of 20mph are set to be brought in on York roads suffering from parking and driving problems near a school.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 30 Oct, 16:17
• 'Inconsiderate driving and parking' prompts 20mph limits near York schoolSpeed limits of 20mph are set to be brought in on York roads suffering from parking and driving problems near a school.York Press · 30 Oct, 16:17

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