We must do everything we can to protect our children from road danger

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In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need any school crossing patrols. In an ideal world, the real danger to children from being hit by a motorised vehicle, controlled by another human being, would be better controlled.

We can do something about this. Vision zero – the aim that there will be no deaths or serious injuries on our roads- is something we will work towards, like many other UK councils, and cities and countries across the world.

Whether that means making the roads and cars safer for all, improving driver behaviour, or increasing enforcement, we must do everything we can to protect our children and ourselves from road danger.

This includes cracking down on poor cycling and scooting, and ensuring our pavements are clear for pedestrians.

School streets – closing the street outside the school gate, at school drop-off and pick-up times – will also be part of the process.

But most of all, we should focus on the source of danger and risk: motorised vehicles. This includes tackling rat running on residential streets, driving more slowly and leaving the car at home for those who can.