Schoolchildren join campaign for safer crossing in Spofforth
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 07:32 · Archive
Children have demonstrated for a pelican crossing in Castle Street, Spofforth, citing safety concerns about heavy traffic.
Children carrying handmade posters gathered outside Spofforth Village Hall on Wednesday, 4 November, to campaign for a pelican crossing in Castle Street. The demonstration was organised to highlight concerns about heavy traffic and the safety of children walking to school.
Andrew Paraskos, North Yorkshire councillor for Spofforth, Lower Wharfedale and Tockwith, said: 'We've got children from the Spofforth village school here to raise awareness about a crossing on Castle Street because we get a heck of a lot of traffic down here.' He described Castle Street as a 'rat run between Wetherby and Harrogate' and noted that despite current road closures for utility works, a steady stream of vehicles continues to pass through the village.
Campaigners acknowledge that a 20mph speed limit is already in the process of being introduced through the village but argue that a pedestrian crossing is also needed. Spofforth parish councillor Gill Hewitt, who organised the demonstration, said: 'The amount of traffic going through the village is horrendous and children feel unsafe walking to school.'
How it is being reported
- Schoolchildren join ongoing calls for pelican crossing in SpofforthChildren carrying handmade posters have joined a demonstration outside Spofforth Village Hall calling for a pelican crossing in Castle Street.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 05:00
- Schoolchildren join ongoing calls for pelican crossing in SpofforthChildren carrying handmade posters have joined a demonstration outside Spofforth Village Hall calling for a pelican crossing in Castle Street.The Press (York) · 5 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Spofforth · Castle Street · Andrew Paraskos · Gill Hewitt · North Yorkshire · Wetherby · Harrogate
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