Safe Routes to School - Leitrim Village

Councillor Sean McGowan and Leas Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council officially opened the ‘Safe Routes to School’ scheme at St Joseph’s National School in Leitrim Village on Monday 18th November, 2024.

The Safe Route to Schools programme, aims to encourage students to walk, scoot, and cycle to and from school.

This project was developed in-house by Leitrim County Councils Active Travel team and includes the creation of a Safe School Zone, front of school treatment and new footpath infrastructure. The scheme provides a safer pedestrian link to the school, increasing pedestrian traffic, acts as a natural traffic calming measure, improves crossing facilities, and encourages active travel leading to sustainability and health benefits.