School Streets

Car-Free Space Around Schools (Solution Type)

Global (widely applicable)

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Temporarily restricts motor traffic around schools to improve air quality, safety and active travel.

Extended description

School Streets restrict motor-vehicle access around school entrances during drop-off and pick-up times, creating safer and cleaner space for children and families. By reducing traffic and idling, they can improve local air quality and road safety and encourage walking and cycling. Usually implemented with simple traffic controls and community engagement, they are a low-cost, rapidly deployable urban mobility measure.