East Ayrshire primary is to be made permanent.The 'School Street' scheme, which has been used in cities like Edinburgh and London, could be rolled out across 15 primary schools over the next few years.Two schools ran trials which saw vehicles banned from designated roads – or 'School Streets' – around Catrine Primary and St Sophia's Primary in Galston at the beginning and end of the school day.These periods normally see a massive increase in traffic 'conflict' with parents dropping off and picking up their children.The restrictions, which the council admitted could be 'contentious', are tailored to individual schools' start and finish times.Despite the potential for problems, the results, particularly at Catrine, were supportive.The.
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