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A pedestrian safety charity is hoping to confirm the future of the Baubigny Schools pathway while calling for more consideration to be given to school safety across the island.
Living Streets was at risk of closure when Pat Wisher; who founded the charity and had been its secretary for 20 years, Tom Le Pelley; its Chair for a decade, and committee member Judith Le Tissier, all chose to retire.
Deputy John Gollop has now stepped in to the Chairman's role and he said the accident near Blanchelande College a week ago today week raised questions about safety for children using bus stops.
“We were shocked to hear that a school child bus passenger was struck by a car whilst trying to cross the road from the bus stop near Blanchelande College," he said.
"We welcome the collaboration between the school and Traffic and Highways to address this issue and hope for an early solution to this.”
Pictured: The bus stop on Rue Frairies where a child was knocked to the ground a week ago.
Living Streets said it was an opportune moment to remind drivers about the guidance in the Highway Code which which gives priority to those road users most at risk in the event of a collision.
Deputy Gollop said it is something drivers must consider.
“Please drive carefully and patiently on all of the island’s road at school travel times and around the island’s schools.
“We would also ask the island’s valued bus drivers to do what they can with their vehicle’s road presence to protect all bus users but especially children who are approaching or leaving bus stops.”
Joining Deputy Gollop at the forefront of the charity's work to promote road safety for pedestrians is Rob Gregson who has joined as Secretary.
He confirmed that talks are ongoing regarding the future of the Baubigny Pathway which has consumed a lot of the charity's time and resources in recent years.
The charity hopes to negotiate a lease handover so the States will take on responsibility for the safe walkway between the Bouet and the two High schools.
Mr Gregson said: "This will enable the charity to focus on campaigning for pedestrian road safety and accessibility and will be looking at the best ways in which it can fulfil this purpose.
"The committee welcomes any new volunteers or members interested in pedestrian safety on the island to get in touch."
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