Playford College students now have a safer passage to and from school, after City of Playford Council installed a new pedestrian crossing on Woodford Road in Elizabeth.
The pedestrian actuated crossing is equipped with push-button lights to stop traffic, helping to improve the area’s overall safety and accessibility, especially for those walking or cycling to the school gates, said Mayor, Glenn Docherty.
“I’m thrilled a pedestrian actuated crossing has been installed, delivering a dedicated pedestrian crossing for local residents and students,” the Mayor said.
“This crossing is also beneficial for other vulnerable road users in our community because push-button crossings make it easier for those with a mobility, vision or hearing impairment to safely cross a road.
“This crossing also provides easier pedestrian access to Dauntsey Reserve which is a heavily used sports facility in our community.”
Playford College Principal, Chris Riemann said the new crossing meant students no longer had to rely on the goodwill of drivers.
Deputy Principal Racha Makki also said that: “Playford College staff, students and parents are very grateful to the City of Playford for keeping our children and young people safe when they cross the busy Woodford Road.”
The crossing was included as part of Council’s 2023/24 budget in the Traffic Management Minor Projects program, which aims to improve road, pedestrian, and traffic safety within the city through the delivery of new traffic safety infrastructure.
