Several school-base projects have been designed in order to reduce children’s exposure to harmful road pollution around their schools.
This morning Sheffield City Council Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee announced they will hear the proposal to invest £1m of income for the Clean Air Zone next Wednesday.
This arises from poor air quality increasingly seen as one of the world’s most significant public health challenges with the impact of long-term health effects on children.
Ben Miskell, Chair of Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee said: “Drop-off and pick-up times can be particularly hazardous but with the introduction of these measures, we are already taking steps to improve air quality.”
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