Campaigners Demand Safer School Crossing in Sheffield

Parents and community members in Sheffield have organized a creative campaign, dressing as zebras to highlight the dangers children face at a hazardous junction near Nether Edge Primary School. With the absence of a zebra crossing at the intersection of Sheldon Road and Sandford Grove Road, pedestrians rely on drivers' goodwill, making it challenging for children to cross safely. Campaigners, supported by local families, parents, and school staff, emphasize the urgent need for an official crossing due to frequent near misses reported by parents. Meanwhile, in Coventry, road safety campaigner Rose Gicovi is urging the council to implement further measures around Aldermoor Farm Primary School, including creating a safe crossing and enforcing parking controls to protect children. Gicovi's petition, which garnered 304 signatures, resulted in some initial changes, but she insists more is required to ensure children's safety. Local councils in both areas are under pressure to prioritize road safety improvements to mitigate these ongoing concerns.