Limerick’s newest ‘school street’ enabling students to get to class safer

Limerick's newest 'school street' on Laurel Hill Avenue.

PUPILS in three Limerick City schools will be in a position to walk, wheel, or cycle to class in a safer, calmer environment this academic year following the completion of Limerickโ€™s newest โ€˜School Streetโ€™.

The project on Laurel Hill Avenue has been undertaken by Limerick City and County Councilโ€™s Active Travel team and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) through the Department of Transport.

The project will benefit Laurel Hill Colรกiste FCJ, Laurel Hill Secondary School, and St Clementโ€™s College.

It follows a successful funding application from Laurel Hill Colรกiste FCJ directly to the NTA for inclusion in the first round of the Safe Routes to School Programme, an initiative led by the NTA and Green Schools.

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