Routes to Play : children's safety to and from play areas

It's great to have lots of lovely open spaces and parks but that is only part of the story when it comes to helping kids to play.

Traffic is identified as one of the main barriers to independence by children themselves. The sustainable transport charity Sustrans has called for more joint working across council departments - especially children’s services, planning and transport – to ensure young people can get to play spaces actively and independently

Sustrans are calling for improvements to

#routes to play spaces through infrastructure, such as installing crossings,
lighting and signage.

#cycle access to play spaces through cycle parking, and reviewing cycling
restrictions.

#safe access through limiting traffic speeds to 20mph and below in built-up
areas.

#local knowledge of walking and cycling routes to play spaces through maps
and information

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