The current congestion caused by parents waiting on the roads around Verulam Secondary School is a matter of serious concern. Daily, both in the morning and afternoon, the roads are blocked by vehicles waiting to pick up students. This issue is not only a major inconvenience for other road users, but it poses significant safety risks for our children and the community at large.
Currently, parents begin arriving as early as 1:30 PM, even though school dismissal occurs at 2:30 PM. This early arrival leads to unnecessary congestion, and it also adversely impacts local businesses and residents who are unable to access their driveways or conduct daily activities without disruption. The blockage of roads by parked cars also delays public transportation, causing further frustration among community members who rely on these services for commuting to work or attending appointments.
Implementing the requirement for parents to wait within the school grounds or designated parking areas would alleviate these issues significantly. By doing so, we can ensure a smoother flow of traffic, improve access to emergency services, and enhance safety for both students and pedestrians. Furthermore, it would promote a more organized and efficient pick-up routine, benefiting everyone.
We urge the administration and local authorities to take immediate action to address this issue by setting up clear guidelines and providing accessible alternatives for parents. Potential solutions include the establishment of specific stopping zones within school premises and the introduction of staggered pick-up times to further reduce traffic congestion.
Let's make the necessary changes to improve our school community's function and safety. Sign this petition to urge Verulam Secondary School and authorities to implement these critical measures, ensuring a secure and accessible environment for all.
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The cross road at the back gate of the school becomes so dangerous when cars block the view of oncoming
The roads in and around the Verulam Secondary school to be kept clear to allow a free flow of traffic. The metro police need to do their job as it's part of their duties
Parents parking on the road that is less than 9 m wide and blocking traffic is illegal. They are note being fined because Metro police don't patrol the area. All should park on the school ground. G
Traffic at VHS in mornings and afternoon makes it difficult to navigate past the school resulting in it making driving unsafe and taking chances overtaking etc. Scholars at risk as well
fully agree. the congestion also disturbs businesses and residents equally as most of us either live around grange, everest heights , umhloti heights as well have run businesses in grange and missionlands industrial and we have multiple bakkies and trucks going out deliveries daily using the same streets
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The current congestion caused by parents waiting on the roads around Verulam Secondary School is a matter of serious concern. Daily, both in the morning and afternoon, the roads are blocked by vehicles waiting to pick up students. This issue is not only a major inconvenience for other road users, but it poses significant safety risks for our children and the community at large.
Currently, parents begin arriving as early as 1:30 PM, even though school dismissal occurs at 2:30 PM. This early arrival leads to unnecessary congestion, and it also adversely impacts local businesses and residents who are unable to access their driveways or conduct daily activities without disruption. The blockage of roads by parked cars also delays public transportation, causing further frustration among community members who rely on these services for commuting to work or attending appointments.
Implementing the requirement for parents to wait within the school grounds or designated parking areas would alleviate these issues significantly. By doing so, we can ensure a smoother flow of traffic, improve access to emergency services, and enhance safety for both students and pedestrians. Furthermore, it would promote a more organized and efficient pick-up routine, benefiting everyone.
We urge the administration and local authorities to take immediate action to address this issue by setting up clear guidelines and providing accessible alternatives for parents. Potential solutions include the establishment of specific stopping zones within school premises and the introduction of staggered pick-up times to further reduce traffic congestion.
Let's make the necessary changes to improve our school community's function and safety. Sign this petition to urge Verulam Secondary School and authorities to implement these critical measures, ensuring a secure and accessible environment for all.
27 Comments
Some parents and transporters have no respect for the residents closer to the high school. There were times when we were unable to enter or exit our property due to the traffic congestions. Well done to the person/ persons with this workable suggestion.
The cross road at the back gate of the school becomes so dangerous when cars block the view of oncoming
The roads in and around the Verulam Secondary school to be kept clear to allow a free flow of traffic. The metro police need to do their job as it's part of their duties
Parents parking on the road that is less than 9 m wide and blocking traffic is illegal. They are note being fined because Metro police don't patrol the area. All should park on the school ground. G
Traffic at VHS in mornings and afternoon makes it difficult to navigate past the school resulting in it making driving unsafe and taking chances overtaking etc. Scholars at risk as well
fully agree. the congestion also disturbs businesses and residents equally as most of us either live around grange, everest heights , umhloti heights as well have run businesses in grange and missionlands industrial and we have multiple bakkies and trucks going out deliveries daily using the same streets
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Causing major traffic jams going into verulam an out
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Some parents and transporters have no respect for the residents closer to the high school. There were times when we were unable to enter or exit our property due to the traffic congestions. Well done to the person/ persons with this workable suggestion.