Mallorca: Two schools push for 20 km/h in Palma
20 km/h near two schools in Palma, Mallorca: that is the limit the schools and local groups want on streets children cross every day. Sant Francesc d'Assis and CEIP Jafudà Cresques, both in the Pere Garau neighbourhood, have put the proposal to Palma City Council's Mobility Department with Flipau amb Pere Garau and Pere Garau Saludable. The groups set out their plan on Monday, 9 November.
They want signs marking the streets near the schools as a school street with a 20 km/h limit, under a scheme they call Calle Escolar-Zona 20. The signs would also alert drivers to the presence of pupils. Children cross these streets not only at the start and end of the school day, but also for other school activities. The groups say slower traffic and clear signs would reduce the risk of accidents.
The proposed area covers Faust Morell from Pere Garau square to Isidoro Antillón; Passatge de Can Feixina as far as Torcuato Luca de Tena; Passatge de Mart; and Isidoro Antillón from Faust Morell to Passatge de Mart.
The groups also want safe routes to school studied, so children can make the journey independently. That is a second part of the proposal, alongside the speed limit and signs.
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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com